Whitehorse Lake Trail,
Kaibab National Forest
The Whitehorse Lake Trail is a great place for a family day hike and picnic. The trail surrounds Whitehorse Lake and also ventures a short distance into the Kaibab National Forest. There is a short interpretive trail at the beginning of the hike describing the trees and plant life — leaflets are available at the trailhead and correspond with the numbered markings along the trail.
Elevation
The Whitehorse Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,587 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,542 ft. and an elevation range of 45 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 1.0 mi | 6,542 ft | 6,587 ft | 45 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 24 min | 3.8 | 46 ft | 40 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 24 min | 3.3 | 40 ft | 46 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 Whitehorse Lake 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: Williams South, AZ
- North Topo Map: Davenport Hill, AZ
- Northeast Topo Map: Garland Prairie, AZ
- West Topo Map: May Tank Pocket, AZ
- Topo Map: White Horse Lake, AZ
- East Topo Map: Sycamore Point, AZ
- Southwest Topo Map: Perkinsville, AZ
- South Topo Map: Sycamore Basin, AZ
- Southeast Topo Map: Loy Butte, AZ
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Whitehorse Lake 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 Whitehorse Lake Trail #33.
What is the length of the Whitehorse Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.0 miles (1.6 km) or 2,101 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Whitehorse Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 24 minutes in one direction and in 24 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.