Basics
- Location:
- St. George, Utah to Fredonia then Southwest to Mt. Trumbull
- Surface:
- Maintained Dirt or Gravel
- Suitable Vehicle:
- Any Vehicle
- Length:
- About 200 miles
- Time:
- Full Day
- Season:
- May - October
Description
Mount Trumbull Trail climbs an abrupt 1,000 feet to the southern rim of this basalt-capped mountain in 1.5 miles. Although the summit is only one mile from this virgin ponderosa rim area, no trail exists to the top. Route finding skills and/or a compass are essential for those not accustomed to off-trail travel in forested areas. The summit is reached on the northern edge of the basalt flow.
Details
Location:
St. George, Utah to Fredonia then Southwest to Mt. Trumbull
Surface:
Maintained Dirt or Gravel
Suitable Vehicle:
Any Vehicle
Length:
About 200 miles
Time:
Full Day
Main Roads:
Mt Trumbull Rd and Co Hwy 5
Season:
May - October
Additional Details:
To get there:
Take the Toroweap Road (County Road 109) that branches off of Arizona 389, eight miles west of Fredonia. Follow the dirt road about 46 miles to County Road 5, a fork in the road. Turn right, heading west to Mount Trumbull. After about six miles you will reach Nixon Flat. From Nixon Flat you may return the way you came or continue west on County Road 5 down the Hurricane Cliffs, through the old townsite of Mt. Trumbull and north to St. George, Utah.
For more info:
BLM Arizona Strip Field Office
345 East Riverside Drive
St. George, Utah 84790
435-688-3200 .
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take the Toroweap Road (County Road 109) that branches off of Arizona 389, eight miles west of Fredonia. Follow the dirt road about 46 miles to County Road 5, a fork in the road. Turn right, heading west to Mount Trumbull. After about six miles you will reach Nixon Flat. From Nixon Flat you may return the way you came or continue west on County Road 5 down the Hurricane Cliffs, through the old townsite of Mt. Trumbull and north to St. George, Utah.
