The Bunkhouse Trail is one of the more popular trails within the park and it is located a short distance away from the visitor center. The paved wheelchair friendly loop trail is also ideal for a family with young children. Enjoy the surrounding views of the House of Apache Fire and nearby rock formations while strolling along the trail. This was the location of an old homestead built in 1931 by Fritz Schuerman for his wife Dolly and their two children. For a longer hike, take a stroll across the Kingfisher Bridge which crosses Oak Creek and connects with many of the trails on the Red Rock five mile interconnecting loop system.
The Bunkhouse Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,880 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,855 ft. and an elevation range of 25 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
0.3 mi | 3,855 ft | 3,880 ft | 25 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
8 min | 2.6 | 31 ft | 26 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
8 min | 2.2 | 26 ft | 31 ft |
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.
Download the PDF Bunkhouse Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
What is the length of the Bunkhouse Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.5 km) or 722 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Bunkhouse Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 8 minutes in one direction and in 8 minutes in the opposite direction.
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)