2015 Hike #56 - Inner Basin, Flagstaff, AZ
The Inner Basin Trail is named for it's destination which is the heart of an extinct volcano that exploded many years ago, changing the entire area similar to Mt. St. Helens in 1980. This is one of the most beautiful trails we have ever hiked! The aspen tree forest is amazing and peaceful to walk through. The well maintained 3.9 mile trail starts off at Lockett Meadow at 8,600' and tops off at 10,500' at the Weatherford Trail. The lush vegetation includes aspen, Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, a variety of shrubs and wildflowers. The dirt road up to Lockett Meadow is one lane both directions and has a steep drop off making for a slow and steady also nervous ride but well worth it! We will definitely do this trail again.
The Inner Basin Trail is named for it's destination which is the heart of an extinct volcano that exploded many years ago, changing the entire area similar to Mt. St. Helens in 1980. This is one of the most beautiful trails we have ever hiked! The aspen tree forest is amazing and peaceful to walk through. The well maintained 3.9 mile trail starts off at Lockett Meadow at 8,600' and tops off at 10,500' at the Weatherford Trail. The lush vegetation includes aspen, Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, a variety of shrubs and wildflowers. The dirt road up to Lockett Meadow is one lane both directions and has a steep drop off making for a slow and steady also nervous ride but well worth it! We will definitely do this trail again.
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