Slate Mountain

Cappie’s Scoop: This trail was closed for a while due to some wildfires but when it opened back up, I wanted to check it out! It was a very quiet trail with hardly anyone there. There are informational signs along the trail that describe the trees and bushes. Mom had to stop and read them all. One tree was really cool, the Alligator tree! No, it didn’t bite me but it had some cool bark on it. Haha! Once we got to the top, I had a lot to check out. You can see all the mountains around us. I told mom all we needed was a couple chairs or a hammock to stay a while! Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: A great hidden hike that provides views of the San Francisco Peaks, Kendrick Mountain, Red Mountain, the Grand Canyon, and the Painted Desert from the top of Slate Mountain. Also along the trail, there are markers with information about the trees in the area which was fun to read. Look for the Alligator Juniper, pretty cool tree!

Directions: To reach the trailhead from Flagstaff, go North on US 180 for about thirty miles then turn left on FR 191. Follow 191 for two miles and you will come to the trailhead parking on your right. We attempted to drive this road after it had rained and it was very slippery. The dirt road is also mud that sticks to your tires and your shoes (we shouldn’t have gotten out of the car!) and you may want to visit another day.