Sandys Canyon Trail,
Coconino National Forest
The Sandys Canyon Trail is a short, easy hike that follows the rim of Walnut Canyon and descends after a short distance into Sandys Canyon. Although this trail is popular for family hiking and horseback riding, hikers who want to trek much longer distances can access the Arizona Trail from here — the trailhead for the Marshall Lake and Fisher Point section of the Arizona Trail is located at an intersection at the end of the old jeep tracks that line the inner floor of Walnut Canyon.
Elevation
The Sandys Canyon Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,822 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,558 ft. and an elevation range of 264 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 1.4 mi | 6,558 ft | 6,822 ft | 264 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 33 min | 6.6 | 79 ft | 321 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 36 min | 26.8 | 321 ft | 79 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 Sandys Canyon 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: Humphreys Peak, AZ
- North Topo Map: Sunset Crater West, AZ
- Northeast Topo Map: Sunset Crater East, AZ
- West Topo Map: Flagstaff West, AZ
- Topo Map: Flagstaff East, AZ
- East Topo Map: Winona, AZ
- Southwest Topo Map: Mountainaire, AZ
- South Topo Map: Lower Lake Mary, AZ
- Southeast Topo Map: Ashurst Lake, AZ
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Sandys Canyon 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 Sandys Canyon Trail #137.
What is the length of the Sandys Canyon Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.4 miles (2.2 km) or 2,951 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Sandys Canyon Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 33 minutes in one direction and in 36 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.