Overview: Relatively short connector trail between the Sunset Trailhead and the Brookbank Trail. Little Gnarly is not part of the official FS trail system due to it crossing private land. The private land is open to public use, and sees a heavy amount of mountain bike and hiking use. Little Gnarly crosses the edge of the beautiful meadows of the Dry Lake Hills
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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
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Directions
Road
FR / Dirt Road / Gravel - Car Okay
To Schultz Trailhead Location: 7 miles north of Flagstaff on graveled Forest Roads.
Access: Drive north out of Flagstaff on US 180 to FR 420 (Schultz Pass Road). Drive 6 miles east on FR 420 to the trailhead at a parking lot on the south side of the road.
Road Condition: FR 420 is graveled and suitable for passenger cars except during winter when it is closed because of snowpack.
From PHX (I-10 & AZ-51) 158 mi - about 2 hours 35 mins From TUC (Jct 1-10 & Grant) 263 mi - about 4 hours 5 mins From FLG (Jct I-17 & I-40) 10.1 mi - about 24 mins
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