Sandy Seep Trail,
Coconino National Forest

Located 5.3 miles from Flagstaff, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
3,007 Steps 1  (1.4 mi)
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Sandy Seep Trail

Elevation

The Sandy Seep Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,270 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,898 ft. and an elevation range of 372 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.4 mi6,898 ft7,270 ft372 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
34 min31.0372 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
29 min0.00 ft372 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

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 Sandy Seep 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

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: White Horse Hills, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: O'Leary Peak, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Strawberry Crater, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Humphreys Peak, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Sunset Crater West, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Sunset Crater East, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Flagstaff West, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Flagstaff East, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Winona, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Sandy Seep 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 Sandy Seep Trail #129.

What is the length of the Sandy Seep Trail?

The length of the trail is 1.4 miles (2.3 km) or 3,007 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Sandy Seep Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 34 minutes in one direction and in 29 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)

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Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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