Bull Basin Trail,
Kaibab National Forest
Elevation
The Bull Basin Trail has a maximum elevation of 10,126 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,934 ft. and an elevation range of 2,192 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 4.2 mi | 7,934 ft | 10,126 ft | 2,192 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 2.4 hrs | 181.6 | 2,179 ft | 0 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 1.7 hrs | 0.0 | 0 ft | 2,179 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 Bull Basin 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: Ebert Mountain, AZ
- North Topo Map: Chapel Mountain, AZ
- Northeast Topo Map: S P Mountain, AZ
- West Topo Map: Moritz Ridge, AZ
- Topo Map: Kendrick Peak, AZ
- East Topo Map: White Horse Hills, AZ
- Southwest Topo Map: Parks, AZ
- South Topo Map: Wing Mountain, AZ
- Southeast Topo Map: Humphreys Peak, AZ
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Bull Basin 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 Bull Basin Trail #40.
What is the length of the Bull Basin Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.2 miles (6.8 km) or 9,441 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Bull Basin Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.4 hours in one direction and in 1.7 hours 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.