Kinder Crossing Trail #19
Happy Jack, Arizona
| Address: | Unnamed Road, Happy Jack, AZ 86024, USA |
| GPS: |
34°34'12.0"N 111°8'56.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trails/Routes: | 1.6-3.6 mi |
Rivers Fishing
Hike and Swim
Kinder Crossing Trail #19 travels down to the beauty of East Clear Creek, and then extends up until reaching FR 137; but many people use the trail to reach the creek waters and play in the water. The hike is short but steep, dropping over 500 feet in elevation over three quarters of a mile.
A high clearance vehicle is highly recommended for travelling on FR 95T, and no motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail past the trailhead. The road can be very slick when wet, and is closed during the winter snows.
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
| Kinder Crossing Trail #19 (One Way from FR 95 and upstream along canyon) | 3.6 miles Round Trip |
| Kinder Crossing Trail #19 (One Way from Parking Lot) | 1.6 miles Round Trip |
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Happy Jack, Arizona
- Head northwest toward Lake Mary Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Lake Mary Rd (15.3 mi)
- Turn left onto AZ-87 N (9.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Forest Service Rd 95 (4.2 mi)
- Turn left (0.9 mi)
Kinder Crossing Trail courtesy of Deborah Lee Soltesz; U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest↗
Kinder Crossing Trail courtesy of Deborah Lee Soltesz; U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest↗
Kinder Crossing Trail courtesy of Deborah Lee Soltesz; U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest↗
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Trails
Distance ?
3.6 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
-686 feetReal Ascent ?
124 feetReal Descent ?
810 feetAvg Grade (-4°)
-7%Grade (-32° to 22°)
-61% to 40%Distance ?
1.6 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
-524 feetReal Ascent ?
63 feetReal Descent ?
587 feetAvg Grade (-7°)
-13%Grade (-35° to 23°)
-69% to 43%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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