Doney Trail,
Coconino National Forest
The Doney Trail is a short, scenic, interpretive trail in a unique desert volcano setting. The trailhead for this short hike starts at the Doney Picnic Area, and gradually climbs a volcanic cinder cone. Panoramic views of the surrounding volcanic terrain including the San Francisco Peaks and the Painted Desert are visible from the scenic overlook located at the end of the trail.
In 1883, prospector Ben Doney settled here and mined this location for 50 years, searching for gold. The remains of one of his digs is still visible today.
Elevation
The Doney Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,507 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,268 ft. and an elevation range of 239 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 0.4 mi | 5,268 ft | 5,507 ft | 239 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 16 min | 19.9 | 239 ft | 0 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 10 min | 0.0 | 0 ft | 239 ft |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Doney Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Campbell Francis Wash, AZ
- North Topo Map: Gray Mountain, AZ
- Northeast Topo Map: Wupatki NE, AZ
- West Topo Map: East of S P Mountain, AZ
- Topo Map: Wupatki SW, AZ
- East Topo Map: Wupatki SE, AZ
- Southwest Topo Map: O'Leary Peak, AZ
- South Topo Map: Strawberry Crater, AZ
- Southeast Topo Map: Roden Crater, AZ
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Doney Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
FAQ
Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Doney Trail #39.
What is the length of the Doney Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.4 miles (0.6 km) or 888 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Doney Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 16 minutes in one direction and in 10 minutes in the opposite direction.
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.