Lomaki Trail,
Wupatki National Monument

Located 28.4 miles from Flagstaff, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
553 Steps 1  (0.3 mi)
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The Lomaki Trail is a short, uneven trail that leads to the Lomaki and Box Canyon Pueblos. Ancient Sinagua Indians lived and farmed squash, beans and corn on this land from 1100AD to 1225AD. At the entrance to the trail near the parking lot are pit toilets and picnic benches, summer months are very hot and there is very little shade at this location. All Puebloan dwellings are protected by Federal law, please do not remove or disturb any artifacts.

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Elevation

The Lomaki Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,310 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,286 ft. and an elevation range of 24 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.3 mi5,286 ft5,310 ft24 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
6 min1.822 ft27 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
6 min2.227 ft22 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 Lomaki 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: Campbell Francis Wash, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Gray Mountain, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Wupatki NE, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: East of S P Mountain, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Wupatki SW, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Wupatki SE, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: O'Leary Peak, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Strawberry Crater, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Roden Crater, AZ

FAQ

What is the length of the Lomaki Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.4 km) or 553 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Lomaki Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 6 minutes in one direction and in 6 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)

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.