Whitehorse Lake Trail,
Kaibab National Forest

Located 13.3 miles from Williams, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
2,101 Steps 1  (1.0 mi)
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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.

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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 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.0 mi6,542 ft6,587 ft45 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
24 min3.846 ft40 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
24 min3.340 ft46 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 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

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Williams South, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Davenport Hill, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Garland Prairie, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: May Tank Pocket, AZ
  5. Topo Map: White Horse Lake, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Sycamore Point, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Perkinsville, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Sycamore Basin, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Loy Butte, AZ

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)

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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.