Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Walnut Meadows Day Hike

when	Trip Report : May 27, 2017
where	Flagstaff
the hike	The Walnut Meadows Loop is a delightful easy hike with wildflowers in season. Start west on the Arizona Trail, and turn northwest on a connector. Then walk the loop. The Walnut Meadows Trail goes under a power line, with unobstructed views and plenty of wildflowers. Expect to meet hikers, runners, bicyclists, equestrians, squirrels and lizards on the trail. Bring your camera.     Those preferring a longer hike can add other loops on Campbell Mesa: •  Continental Loop adds 1.8 miles (total of 7.4) •  Anasazi Loop adds 2.7 miles (total of 8.3) •  Campbell Mesa Loop adds 5.7 miles (total of 11.3) See the Forest Service map, and Ted’s GPS map.
distance	5.6 miles
time	4-5 hours
EC	+-200' elevation change
elevations	6739' (just SW of Trailhead) to 6870' (Campbell Mesa)
type	figure-6
starting at	Old Walnut Canyon Trailhead 35° 10.820' N,  111° 31.948' W  [NAD27]
on trail	100% — Arizona Trail passage 31, Walnut Meadows Loop
rating	"C-" (shortest) to "B-" (longest)      Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Flagstaff
meet	7:00 AM in the Fry’s parking lot on the SW corner of I-17 & Bell Road. Park behind Denny’s, near the entrance to the Deer Valley Park & Ride.
drive	•  Take I-17 north to Flagstaff. • Go east on I-40 to the Country Club exit, 201. • Turn right and go south 0.9 miles on Country Club to Old Walnut Canyon Road (Wyndam sign). • Turn left and go east and south 3.5 miles on Old Walnut Canyon Road to Old Walnut Canyon Trailhead, which is on the right (Arizona Trail sign). • The last mile of Old Walnut Canyon Road is rough. 4WD recommended. • 136.7 miles from I-17 & Bell to the trailhead (273.4 round trip).

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