Sycamore Rim Trail,
Kaibab National Forest

Located 11.6 miles from Williams, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
24,194 Steps 1  (11.2 mi)
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A campground at the lake provides a small boat ramp — only boats with a small engine of one horsepower or less are allowed on the lake. Kayaking and canoeing are also a popular activity here. Fishing is permitted — the water is well stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Channel Catfish. Unfortunately swimming is prohibited, but there's plenty of space for children to run around and burn off some energy.

Elevation

The Sycamore Rim Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,289 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,487 ft. and an elevation range of 802 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
11.2 mi6,487 ft7,289 ft802 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
4.6 hrs38.8465 ft465 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
4.5 hrs38.8465 ft465 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 Sycamore Rim 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: Williams North, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Sitgreaves Mountain, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Parks, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Williams South, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Davenport Hill, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Garland Prairie, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: May Tank Pocket, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: White Horse Lake, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Sycamore Point, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Sycamore Rim 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 Sycamore Rim Trail #45.

What is the length of the Sycamore Rim Trail?

The length of the trail is 11.2 miles (18.0 km) or 24,194 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Sycamore Rim Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 4.6 hours in one direction and in 4.5 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)

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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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