Brookbank Trail,
Coconino National Forest

Located 5.6 miles from Flagstaff, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
7,325 Steps 1  (3.3 mi)
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The Brookbank Trail is a very popular trail for weekend hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. This is a moderately strenuous hike with a gradual ascent through a forest of Juniper Pine, Douglas Fir and meadows filled with wildflowers. Spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks are also visible from the trail as well as views of the city of Flagstaff. Elk and deer are plentiful and not as elusive as the black bear that also habitat the area. The Brookbank Trail ends at a low point known as a 'notch' or 'saddle' which then connects with the Sunset Trail.

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Elevation

The Brookbank Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,679 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,655 ft. and an elevation range of 1,024 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.3 mi7,655 ft8,679 ft1,024 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.9 hrs91.61,099 ft135 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.4 hrs11.2135 ft1,099 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 Brookbank 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: White Horse Hills, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: O'Leary Peak, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Strawberry Crater, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Humphreys Peak, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Sunset Crater West, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Sunset Crater East, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Flagstaff West, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Flagstaff East, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Winona, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Brookbank Trail #2.

What is the length of the Brookbank Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) or 7,325 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Brookbank Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.9 hours in one direction and in 1.4 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)

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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.