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Hiking poles at wall on mountain summit

Hiking poles at wall on mountain summit

A man with Scandinavian sticks sits on top of a mountain

A man with Scandinavian sticks sits on top of a mountain and admires the view of the Ural taiga

Mountain trekking route

Wooden route for mountain trekking-Zao Mountain Japan. Wooden route for mountain trekking-Zao Mountain Japan

Himalayas mountain range and lake, Gangapurna, Nepal

Himalayas mountain range and Gangapurna mountain lake, Nepal. Himalayas mountain range and Gangapurna mountain lake, Nepal

Hiking route infographic template with a five steps. Layers of mountain landscape with fir trees.

Hiking route infographic template with a five steps. Layers of mountain landscape with fir trees.

Young travel man enjoying mountain view in summer

Traveler around the mountain lake and rocky peak. Adventure, travel, tourism and hike concept. Traveler around the mountain lake and rocky peak. Adventure, travel, tourism and hike concept

A girl stands on a mountain in a gray knitted sweater and blue jeans and looks into the distance

A girl stands on a mountain in a gray knitted sweater and blue jeans and looks into the distance. Wind blows hair. Dawn in the mountains. Pleasure. Peace and joy in travel

Landscape of mountain

Landscape of mountain with sunrise or sunset

Girl hiking .Snow on the top of the Tahtali mountain

Girl hiking .Snow on the top of the Tahtali mountain

Man standing on the top of the mountain looking at red sky sunset

Man standing on the top of the mountain looking at red sky sunset background

Red Mountain Trail No. 159

Red Mountain is a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is unusual in having the shape of a "U," and in lacking the symmetrical shape of most cinder cones. In addition, a large natural amphitheater cuts into the cone's northeast flank. Erosional pillars called "hoodoos" decorate the amphitheater, and many dark mineral crystals erode out of its walls. Studies by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Northern Arizona University scientists suggest that Red Mountain formed in eruptions about 740,000 years ago. The trailhead is located on U.S. Highway 180, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. The trail is an easy 1.5 miles through open terrain with fantastic views of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding San Francisco Volcanic Field. There is a short (approximately 6 feet) ladder climb required just before entering the natural amphitheater of the cinder cone. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, October 2010. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Red Mountain Trail #159 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website. Red Mountain is a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is unusual in having the shape of a "U," and in lacking the symmetrical shape of most cinder cones. In addition, a large natural amphitheater cuts into the cone's northeast flank. Erosional pillars called "hoodoos" decorate the amphitheater, and many dark mineral crystals erode out of its walls. Studies by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Northern Arizona University scientists suggest that Red Mountain formed in eruptions about 740,000 years ago. The trailhead is located on U.S. Highway 180, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. The trail is an easy 1.5 miles through open terrain with fantastic views of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding San Francisco Volcanic Field. There is a short (approximately 6 feet) ladder climb required just before entering the natural amphitheater of the cinder cone. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, October 2010. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Red Mountain Trail #159 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

Red Mountain Trail No. 159

Red Mountain is a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is unusual in having the shape of a "U," and in lacking the symmetrical shape of most cinder cones. In addition, a large natural amphitheater cuts into the cone's northeast flank. Erosional pillars called "hoodoos" decorate the amphitheater, and many dark mineral crystals erode out of its walls. Studies by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Northern Arizona University scientists suggest that Red Mountain formed in eruptions about 740,000 years ago. The trailhead is located on U.S. Highway 180, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. The trail is an easy 1.5 miles through open terrain with fantastic views of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding San Francisco Volcanic Field. There is a short (approximately 6 feet) ladder climb required just before entering the natural amphitheater of the cinder cone. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, February 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Red Mountain Trail #159 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website. Red Mountain is a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is unusual in having the shape of a "U," and in lacking the symmetrical shape of most cinder cones. In addition, a large natural amphitheater cuts into the cone's northeast flank. Erosional pillars called "hoodoos" decorate the amphitheater, and many dark mineral crystals erode out of its walls. Studies by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Northern Arizona University scientists suggest that Red Mountain formed in eruptions about 740,000 years ago. The trailhead is located on U.S. Highway 180, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. The trail is an easy 1.5 miles through open terrain with fantastic views of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding San Francisco Volcanic Field. There is a short (approximately 6 feet) ladder climb required just before entering the natural amphitheater of the cinder cone. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, February 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Red Mountain Trail #159 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

Beautiful mountain Cho Oyu reflecting in the gray.

Beautiful mountain Cho Oyu reflecting in the gray moraine lake covered with ice. Amazing mountain scenery in Sagarmatha National Park, Himalayas, Nepal. Beautiful mountain Cho Oyu reflecting in the gray moraine lake covered with ice. Amazing mountain scenery in Sagarmatha National Park, Himalayas, Nepal.

Secret Mountain Trail

Secret Mountain Trail. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Panorama of Vitosha mountain

Panorama of Vitosha Mountain in the winter. Wanna know more about this gorgeous mountain - visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitosha

Woman Hiking on mountain

Woman Hiking on mountain

Caucasian tourist man posing in the Spanish mountain Montseny

Caucasian tourist man posing in the Spanish mountain Montseny.

Girl on mountain top sitting and admire the view

Girl on mountain top sitting and admire the view on a beautiful sunny summer day

Man with backpack near lake Big Alo on rocky mountain background

Man with backpack near lake Big Alo on rocky mountain background. Fann Mountains, Tajikistan, Central Asia

Fenced hiking path to Snezka mountain on a sunny day in winter, Giant mountains Krkonose, Czech republic

Fenced hiking path to Snezka mountain on a sunny day in winter, Giant mountains Krkonose, Czech republic

Woman taking photo of lake and mountain. Tourism concept

Tourist woman taking photo of lake and mountain. Tourism concept

Secret Mountain Trail

Secret Mountain Trail. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Winter landscape view of red mountain hut and Mt Cook peak, NZ

Winter landscape view of red mountain hut and Mt Cook peak in the background, New Zealand. Winter landscape view of red mountain hut and Mt Cook peak in the background, New Zealand

Woman hiker hiking at mountain peak

Woman hiker hiking at mountain peak

Successful woman backpacker enjoy the view on mountain peak

Successful woman backpacker enjoy the view on mountain peak, Aiako Harriak, Basque Country

The view from the back of a tourist girl with a backpack is standing and looking at the mountain green valleys and

The view from the back of a tourist girl in a jacket and a hat with a backpack is standing and looking at the mountain green valleys and plateau on a sunny day against the sky and clouds. Travel and tourism concept. The view from the back of a tourist girl in a jacket and a hat with a backpack is standing and looking at the mountain green valleys and plateau on a sunny day against the sky and clouds. Travel and tourism concept.

Red Mountain Trail No. 159

Red Mountain is a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is unusual in having the shape of a "U," and in lacking the symmetrical shape of most cinder cones. In addition, a large natural amphitheater cuts into the cone's northeast flank. Erosional pillars called "hoodoos" decorate the amphitheater, and many dark mineral crystals erode out of its walls. Studies by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Northern Arizona University scientists suggest that Red Mountain formed in eruptions about 740,000 years ago. The trailhead is located on U.S. Highway 180, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. The trail is an easy 1.5 miles through open terrain with fantastic views of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding San Francisco Volcanic Field. There is a short (approximately 6 feet) ladder climb required just before entering the natural amphitheater of the cinder cone. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, February 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Red Mountain Trail #159 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website. Red Mountain is a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is unusual in having the shape of a "U," and in lacking the symmetrical shape of most cinder cones. In addition, a large natural amphitheater cuts into the cone's northeast flank. Erosional pillars called "hoodoos" decorate the amphitheater, and many dark mineral crystals erode out of its walls. Studies by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Northern Arizona University scientists suggest that Red Mountain formed in eruptions about 740,000 years ago. The trailhead is located on U.S. Highway 180, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. The trail is an easy 1.5 miles through open terrain with fantastic views of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding San Francisco Volcanic Field. There is a short (approximately 6 feet) ladder climb required just before entering the natural amphitheater of the cinder cone. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, February 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Red Mountain Trail #159 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

A mountain landscape

A mountain landscape

Alpine peak Gross Hohmad above the Tannensee lake or Tannen lake and in the Uri Alps mountain massif, Melchtal - Switzerland

Alpine peak Gross Hohmad above the Tannensee lake or Tannen lake and in the Uri Alps mountain massif, Melchtal - Canton of Obwald, Switzerland / Kanton Obwalden. Alpine peak Gross Hohmad above the Tannensee lake or Tannen lake and in the Uri Alps mountain massif, Melchtal - Canton of Obwald, Switzerland / Kanton Obwalden

Cheering happy young woman jumping on mountain peak cliff edge

Cheering happy young woman jumping on mountain peak cliff edge, Aiako Harriak Natural Park, Basque Country

Red Mountain Trail No. 159

Red Mountain is a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is unusual in having the shape of a "U," and in lacking the symmetrical shape of most cinder cones. In addition, a large natural amphitheater cuts into the cone's northeast flank. Erosional pillars called "hoodoos" decorate the amphitheater, and many dark mineral crystals erode out of its walls. Studies by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Northern Arizona University scientists suggest that Red Mountain formed in eruptions about 740,000 years ago. The trailhead is located on U.S. Highway 180, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. The trail is an easy 1.5 miles through open terrain with fantastic views of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding San Francisco Volcanic Field. There is a short (approximately 6 feet) ladder climb required just before entering the natural amphitheater of the cinder cone. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, February 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Red Mountain Trail #159 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website. Red Mountain is a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is unusual in having the shape of a "U," and in lacking the symmetrical shape of most cinder cones. In addition, a large natural amphitheater cuts into the cone's northeast flank. Erosional pillars called "hoodoos" decorate the amphitheater, and many dark mineral crystals erode out of its walls. Studies by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Northern Arizona University scientists suggest that Red Mountain formed in eruptions about 740,000 years ago. The trailhead is located on U.S. Highway 180, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. The trail is an easy 1.5 miles through open terrain with fantastic views of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding San Francisco Volcanic Field. There is a short (approximately 6 feet) ladder climb required just before entering the natural amphitheater of the cinder cone. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, February 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Red Mountain Trail #159 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

Hiking trail on mountain ridge

Hiking trail on mountain ridge

Cottages at the foothills of the Alpe di Siusi, Seiser Alm with Sassolungo and Langkofel mountain group, South Tyrol, Italy

Cottages at the foothills of the Alpe di Siusi, Panoramic view, Seiser Alm with Sassolungo and Langkofel mountain group, South Tyrol, Italy

Man tying his boots on the mountain

Man tying his boots on the mountain. Guy putting on some boots

Camp hiking and kayaking, mountain camping travel

Camp hiking and kayaking, mountain camping travel

Green lake and snow mountain

Green lake and white mountain in Cordilleras mountain. Green lake and white mountain in Cordilleras mountain

One line drawing of traveler walking continuous design. Person doing hiking on mountain outdoor

One line drawing of traveler walking continuous design. Person doing hiking on mountain outdoor

Mountain flowers in a mountain landscape switzerla

Suisse wildflowers in a mountain landscape. Suisse wildflowers in a mountain landscape

Xiaowutai Mountain scenery

Early autumn scenery of Xiaowutai Mountain, Hebei, China. Xiaowutai Mountain is one of the famous outdoor adventure resort in china. Early autumn scenery of Xiaowutai Mountain, Hebei, China. Xiaowutai Mountain is one of the famous outdoor adventure resort in china.

The tourist girl with back sack and tracking sticks sits on the lawn of daffodils. Relaxation. Mountain landscapes.

The tourist girl with back sack and tracking sticks sits on the lawn of daffodils. Relaxation. Mountain landscapes. Wonderful summer day. Location the Carpathian Mountains, Marmarosy, Ukraine.

Little child stand next to his mountain bike on mountains edge and looks at the beautiful scenery

Little child stand next to his mountain bike on mountains edge and looks at the beautiful scenery.

Herd of cows on mountain pasture

Herd of cows on mountain pasture near a mountain route

Outdoor cookery with propane gas boiler next to hiking boots with mountain scenery view.

Outdoor cookery with propane gas boiler next to hiking boots with mountain scenery view.

Red Mountain Trail No. 159

Red Mountain is a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is unusual in having the shape of a "U," and in lacking the symmetrical shape of most cinder cones. In addition, a large natural amphitheater cuts into the cone's northeast flank. Erosional pillars called "hoodoos" decorate the amphitheater, and many dark mineral crystals erode out of its walls. Studies by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Northern Arizona University scientists suggest that Red Mountain formed in eruptions about 740,000 years ago. The trailhead is located on U.S. Highway 180, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. The trail is an easy 1.5 miles through open terrain with fantastic views of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding San Francisco Volcanic Field. There is a short (approximately 6 feet) ladder climb required just before entering the natural amphitheater of the cinder cone. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, February 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Red Mountain Trail #159 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website. Red Mountain is a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is unusual in having the shape of a "U," and in lacking the symmetrical shape of most cinder cones. In addition, a large natural amphitheater cuts into the cone's northeast flank. Erosional pillars called "hoodoos" decorate the amphitheater, and many dark mineral crystals erode out of its walls. Studies by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Northern Arizona University scientists suggest that Red Mountain formed in eruptions about 740,000 years ago. The trailhead is located on U.S. Highway 180, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. The trail is an easy 1.5 miles through open terrain with fantastic views of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding San Francisco Volcanic Field. There is a short (approximately 6 feet) ladder climb required just before entering the natural amphitheater of the cinder cone. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, February 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Red Mountain Trail #159 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

Mountain lake in evening

Mountain lake near coniferous fotest at the mountain foot. Mountain lake near coniferous fotest at the mountain foot

Beautiful lake in mountain

Mountain lake in the Cordilleras mountain. Mountain lake in the Cordilleras mountain

Black mountain peak on sunset

Mountain top Black mountain 2028 metres, Carpathians, Ukraine. At top ruins of the Polish observatory. Mountain top Black mountain 2028 metres, Carpathians, Ukraine. At top ruins of the Polish observatory.

Couple Hiking Man Woman Silhouette Traveler Mountain

Couple Hiking Man Woman Silhouette Traveler Mountain

Mountain landscape

Huge field with pine trees, and mountain rising from it in the distance, sunny day, clouds on the mountain peaks. Huge field with pine trees, and mountain rising from it in the distance, sunny day, clouds on the mountain peaks.

Backpacker`s trekking boots close up shot. Man has a rest break sitting on green grass and enjoying mountain walking, Active

Backpacker`s trekking boots close up shot. Man has a rest break sitting on green grass and enjoying mountain walking, Active sports backpacking healthy lifestyle concept

Herd of cows on mountain pasture

Herd of cows on mountain pasture near a mountain route

Woman in winter wear smelling a flower on mountain

Portrait of cute young woman in winter wear smelling a flower. Female in warm clothes standing on mountain and smiling with a flower in hand. Portrait of cute young woman in winter wear smelling a flower. Female in warm clothes standing on mountain and smiling with a flower in hand.

Tent Glowing red under in Belukha Mountain, Altai, a night sky full of stars

Tent Glowing red under in Belukha Mountain, Altai, a night sky full of stars

Hiking woman climbing mountain

Hiking woman climbing mountain

Saddle Mountain Trail

Short hike from the upper end of Saddle Mountain Trail. The trail is located on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, in the Saddle Mountain Wilderness in the Kaibab National Forest. A fire near Pt. Imperial Trail had that trail closed.

Hiking boot closeup on mountain rocks

Hiking boot closeup on mountain rocks

Rear view Senior couple hiking on the mountain

Rear view Senior couple hiking on the mountain

Yak, mountain area, King of mountain. Yak, mountain area, King of mountain

Mountain landscape

Huge field with pine trees, and mountain rising from it in the distance, sunny day, clouds on the mountain peaks. Huge field with pine trees, and mountain rising from it in the distance, sunny day, clouds on the mountain peaks.

Family hiking in Norway mother with child on mountain top Travel together active healthy lifestyle vacations outdoor

Family hiking in Norway mother with child on mountain top Travel together active healthy lifestyle vacations outdoor

Tourist tents in camp in the mountain

Tourist tents in camp among meadow in the mountain. Camping outdoor, tents in mountains. Tourist tents in camp among meadow in the mountain. Camping outdoor, tents in mountains

Red Mountain Trail No. 159

Red Mountain is a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is unusual in having the shape of a "U," and in lacking the symmetrical shape of most cinder cones. In addition, a large natural amphitheater cuts into the cone's northeast flank. Erosional pillars called "hoodoos" decorate the amphitheater, and many dark mineral crystals erode out of its walls. Studies by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Northern Arizona University scientists suggest that Red Mountain formed in eruptions about 740,000 years ago. The trailhead is located on U.S. Highway 180, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. The trail is an easy 1.5 miles through open terrain with fantastic views of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding San Francisco Volcanic Field. There is a short (approximately 6 feet) ladder climb required just before entering the natural amphitheater of the cinder cone. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, October 2010. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Red Mountain Trail #159 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website. Red Mountain is a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is unusual in having the shape of a "U," and in lacking the symmetrical shape of most cinder cones. In addition, a large natural amphitheater cuts into the cone's northeast flank. Erosional pillars called "hoodoos" decorate the amphitheater, and many dark mineral crystals erode out of its walls. Studies by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Northern Arizona University scientists suggest that Red Mountain formed in eruptions about 740,000 years ago. The trailhead is located on U.S. Highway 180, 25 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. The trail is an easy 1.5 miles through open terrain with fantastic views of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding San Francisco Volcanic Field. There is a short (approximately 6 feet) ladder climb required just before entering the natural amphitheater of the cinder cone. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, October 2010. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Red Mountain Trail #159 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

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