Pumpkin Trail,
Kaibab National Forest
The Pumpkin Trail is a popular, long day hike within the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness area — the trail is steep and ends at the summit of Kendrick Peak. During 2000, the trail suffered major damage from a wildfire which ultimately destroyed over 14,000 acres. While much of the vegetation has now re-grown, sadly it will take decades for many of the trees to re-populate.
As the trail progresses along the steep canyon towards the summit of Kendrick Peak, the remains of an old sheep herder's cottage can be seen. The lookout station at the summit was built during the early 1900's and is manned during the summer months.
Kendrick Mountain peak is the second tallest peak amongst the San Francisco volcanic field — the views are spectacular from this high elevation. On a clear day, the north rim of the Grand Canyon can be seen as well as a bird's eye view of the volcanic landscape of cinder cones and dormant volcanoes. The San Francisco Peaks are located to the east and Bill Williams Mountain to the southwest.
Elevation
The Pumpkin Trail has a maximum elevation of 10,358 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,486 ft. and an elevation range of 2,872 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 4.9 mi | 7,486 ft | 10,358 ft | 2,872 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 3.4 hrs | 239.3 | 2,872 ft | 0 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 2.4 hrs | 0.0 | 0 ft | 2,872 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 Pumpkin 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: Hobble Tank, AZ
- North Topo Map: Ebert Mountain, AZ
- Northeast Topo Map: Chapel Mountain, AZ
- West Topo Map: Squaw Mountain, AZ
- Topo Map: Moritz Ridge, AZ
- East Topo Map: Kendrick Peak, AZ
- Southwest Topo Map: Sitgreaves Mountain, AZ
- South Topo Map: Parks, AZ
- Southeast Topo Map: Wing Mountain, AZ
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin Trail #39.
What is the length of the Pumpkin Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.9 miles (7.8 km) or 11,264 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Pumpkin Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.4 hours in one direction and in 2.4 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.