Hart Prairie Loop Trail
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Route Description for Hart Prairie Loop Trail
The Hart Prairie Loop is a special hike with fabulous views. The real perk is that you likely won’t share this route with many others as it’s a very lightly trafficked trail. This hike travels near the mighty mountains of the Kachina Peaks Wilderness, passing through beautiful aspen forests (at their best in autumn) and clearings with excellent mountain views.
This route is a long one, so bring lots of water. Dress in layers and consider poles. If you’re hiking in shoulder season, microspikes could come in handy.
From the trailhead, take Hart Prairie Road towards Fern Mountain. Skirt the base of the mountain, then take a left off the road to pick up the trail. Just after the tank, go left again to take Arizona Trail-San Francisco Peaks. This will lead you beside the San Francisco Peaks and back towards the trailhead, leading you down switchbacks and then east back to the starting point.
Getting to the Hart Prairie Loop Trail Trailhead
The trailhead for the Hart Prairie Loop Trail is on Hart Prairie Road.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
March-November
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
No
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Low
Route Type:
Loop
Hart Prairie Loop Trail Elevation Graph
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