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Jun 12 2025

John10s

Guides 25
Routes 376
Photos 5,897
Triplogs 346

40 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

Kendrick Loop and Newman Double, AZ

Hiking		Jun 12 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 346

Hiking	18.45 Miles	5,745 AEG

Hiking	18.45 Miles	6 Hrs 12 Mns	3.23 mph
	5,745 ft AEG	29 Mns Break

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Kendrick Peak Trail #22

Pumpkin Trail #39

Connector Trail #80

Bull Basin Trail #40 - Kendrick

Newman Hill - Kaibab NF

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Day #1 of an extended weekend trip to Flagstaff...mostly because I'm already tired of the heat

. I was a little later leaving the valley in the morning than I'd planned, and Google Maps tried to route me through private property on the way to the trailhead, so straightening that out delayed things a little more, but I got on the trail ~8AM. This was my first time hiking Kendrick, and the plan was to (mostly) follow a Joe/Eagle 2023 loop combining Kendrick/Pumpkin/Bull Basin.

It's a steady but manageable climb over the first ~5 miles up to the peak, and I passed a few other hikers/runners going both directions. I made a quick stop at the cabin and was the only one around the lookout tower when I reached the peak. The wind had picked up at that point, and I could see some smoke from the controlled burns to the northeast.

From there, I continued the upper loop clockwise on Pumpkin Trail as it dropped sharply off the peak. The contrast with the more popular Kendrick Trail was immediately apparent--Pumpkin is much fainter and less maintained, crossing through an area with a lot of fire-damage and deadfall on the way down. The wind picked up again as I approached the Connector intersection and passed through an exposed, barren wasteland of charred stumps. The stretch along Connector to Bull Basin had more fire damage and portions where the trail was hard to see, but it was well cairned with some big stacks that made things simpler.

I took a short break at the Bull Basin intersection before starting the climb back up toward Kendrick. The scenery improved again as I left the more severely damaged areas, and the trail switched back up a nice aspen grove before returning to more deadfall and charred trees as I approached the cabin again. There were a few more hikers hanging out near the intersection, and I continued to see more people on the hike back down.

Around two miles from Kendrick TH, I left the trail and descended down to East Newman Hill, then dropped down and crossed FR 190 for a short but steep climb up to (west) Newman Hill. There's a summit cairn with a register and an impressively small pencil stub inside a small jar. Newman isn't a very high peak/hill, but it did provide nice views of Kendrick and the SF Peaks. I dropped down to the road again to close the figure-eight and was done ~2:30PM.

Overall, a nice start to the weekend. Parts of the loop were much more scenic than others (highly correlated with the amount of fire damage), but it was great to finally hike Kendrick, and I never smelled a hint of the smoke I saw from the peak. I saw 10-15 people over the course of the day, all on Kendrick Trail, so there was plenty of solitude on the Pumpkin/Connector/Bull Basin/Newman sections.

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[ checklist ] Horned Lizard

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[ checklist ] Summit Register Log

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[ checklist ] Bald Hill Tank East Newman Hill Kendrick Fire Lookout Kendrick Peak Newman Hill San Francisco Mountains - Kachina Peaks Wilderness

	Bald Hill Tank	Dry	Dry
	Green foliage, but as dry as it is bald

Jun 10 2023

LindaAnn

Guides 110
Routes 2,246
Photos 8,982
Triplogs 2,600

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Kendrick-Newman, AZ

Hiking		Jun 10 2023
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600

Hiking	11.03 Miles	3,428 AEG

Hiking	11.03 Miles	5 Hrs 31 Mns	2.27 mph
	3,428 ft AEG	39 Mns Break

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Kendrick Peak Trail #22

Newman Hill - Kaibab NF

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	RedChrisB	trekkin_gecko
	wallyfrack

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The four of us got started around 0900 and headed up towards Kendrick. There were several cars in the parking area, but we didn’t see a whole lot of hikers or runners until the summit. More deadfall than I’d even seen on the main Kendrick before, but it was all easy to get over or around. I was dragging a little (crazy week) but made it up without too much whining. Had a snack break up top, enjoyed the views, then headed back down.

Once back at the trailhead, Chris & Wally decided to socialize, while Kelly & I headed over to Newman Hill. We took a direct route from the parking area, following a ridge up, which was fairly easy offtrail hiking. Higher up, it was straight up the side of Newman, which was very steep. No vegetation to deal with though. Once at the crater rim, we curved north to the high point. I really liked Newman—fun little peak, great views—and would return just to explore more of that area. Steep descent, but the misery was short lived and we were quickly back to the truck.

Fun day & fun group, very nice to get out of the heat. I-17 was surprisingly traffic free all the way back to the Valley.

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Jun 10 2023

trekkin_gecko

Guides 10
Routes 673
Photos 7,281
Triplogs 4,660

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Kendrick - Newman, AZ

Hiking		Jun 10 2023
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	11.18 Miles	3,537 AEG

Hiking	11.18 Miles	5 Hrs 30 Mns	2.27 mph
	3,537 ft AEG	35 Mns Break

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Kendrick Peak Trail #22

Newman Hill - Kaibab NF

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	LindaAnn	RedChrisB
	wallyfrack

linda utilized the wish list feature on haz for a kendrick peak hike
chris, wally and i joined in
we got going around 0900
several cars at the trailhead already, although we really didn't see that many people
cool temps, nice breeze
yet another hike i haven't done in years, it's one of my favorites
linda set a solid pace up the numerous switchbacks
we stopped to see the cabin, which is still locked
a few patches of snow up higher, some deadfall on the trail
took a break on the cement pad at the peak, then headed back down
the girls decided to add on newman hill
we went straight up from the trailhead
easy off trail, but the upper half was steep
we topped out on a crescent shaped ridgeline, then found the high point
it would be fun to explore the summit area further
best views of the day of kendrick and the peaks
back down and back to the valley
clear sailing on I-17
thanks for putting this together linda
it was nice to hit a classic peak in perfect weather
enjoyed meeting chris, and hiking with wally again
good times

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Oct 01 2021

LJW

Routes 154
Photos 1,505
Triplogs 266

31 male

Joined Jun 02 2019
Phoenix, AZ

Kendrick - Newman Loop, AZ

Hiking		Oct 01 2021
		LJW • Triplogs 266

Hiking	17.27 Miles	4,812 AEG

Hiking	17.27 Miles	7 Hrs 41 Mns	2.55 mph
	4,812 ft AEG	54 Mns Break

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Kendrick Peak Trail #22

Bull Basin Trail #40 - Kendrick

Pumpkin Trail #39

Newman Hill - Kaibab NF

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Kendrick's east slopes looked yellow a few days before, so I redid this hike from the summer hoping for a yellow tunnel of aspens in Bull Basin. Mountain's 5-7 days away but there was still something. Started at the th instead this time around 6am.

Road walk to the pass between Kendrick and Newman. Should have driven, not as bad as I remembered. Dozen elk and deer in the hills working up to the trail.

Good day for visibility on top. Looks like SF Peaks are just changing on the north side, not much by snowbowl. Quick break and down Bull Basin. Still a few trees down on the upper stretch. Aspen tunnels still largely green. Just turning lower down. That side of the mountain a smattering of reds, yellows, and mostly greens best appreciated from a distance, the trail passed through mostly green.

From BB TH past the tank to 8289, then through the meadows and along the edge of the woods. Peaceful walk, more and more wildlife. Up Pumpkin until it enters the forest and found a better route down this time. Straight down to the roads to Newman.

Started Newman the same but took a detour to avoid the deadfall lattice on the climb up. Enjoyed the meadowy rim views toward Kendrick and The Peaks. More elk and deer, they were pretty much everywhere.

High 20s to low 60s. Didn't see anyone. Snowy, cold forecast this week, hope the leaves hang on for a bit.

Autumn Foliage Observation Light
Kendrick trail a week away, Bull Basin/Pumpkin few days

Wildflowers Observation Light

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Jun 16 2021

LJW

Routes 154
Photos 1,505
Triplogs 266

31 male

Joined Jun 02 2019
Phoenix, AZ

Kendrick - Newman Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jun 16 2021
		LJW • Triplogs 266

Hiking	15.88 Miles	4,527 AEG

Hiking	15.88 Miles	5 Hrs 33 Mns	3.14 mph
	4,527 ft AEG	30 Mns Break

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Kendrick Peak Trail #22

Bull Basin Trail #40 - Kendrick

Pumpkin Trail #39

Newman Hill - Kaibab NF

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Third time to Kendrick, third iteration of the loop. This one was my favorite. Goals were to add E Newman, 8289, and Newman Hills, as well as to avoid Crossover and instead walk in the much prettier forests and clearings to the north. Started about a mile and a half up 190 from the Kendrick TH. Parked at the pass between Newman and East Newman. Car passable to the TH, after that high clearance necessary. I think you can circle around on 190 behind Newman with a car, the road was much nicer.

Off trail over really nice terrain 400ft up to E Newman. 400 more feet to meet Kendrick Trail. Took that up the switchbacks to the saddle before going out and back to the summit. Super hazy morning, struggled for breath pushing up Kendrick. The Slate Fire was inactive, but the ghost of the Pinals lingered across the whole state.

Down Bull Basin. Some deadfall in the upper 3rd of a mile. Nice descent, wasn't too warm once out of the shady 8-10ft aspens. Took the trail all the way to the TH. Left the trail and skirted Bull Basin Tank through the woods and up 8289. Smokey air dimished the best views of the day. Left the hill and cut through the forests and clearings north of Crossover. Two dozen white tail deer along the way. Walked the edge of the forest until it more or less bumps into Pumpkin.

Pumpkin was the warmest part of the day, but really not bad. Mid 80s. Not too many wildflowers yet. Ascended until the trail entered the forest and descended off the trail toward Newman Hill. Mostly open pine forest with good footing, though there were some rocky sections.

From 190 near Newman Tank used a couple doubletracks until the second disappeared on the slopes of Newman Hill. Steep climb through a clearing to the meadowy rim of Newman. After that a leisurely walk to the summit. Watched the clouds starting to form over Humphreys and Kendrick and made my way down. Ten minutes down to the car, wouldn't be a bad way up. Nobody all day, but I started at 5:15am.

Wildflowers Observation Light
KP and BB trails mostly

Bull Basin Tanks

Dry

	Bull Spring	Dripping	Dripping
	Brown pools, no flow

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May 01 2020

DixieFlyer

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

male

Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Kendrick Peak and Newman Hill, AZ

Hiking		May 01 2020
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	11.40 Miles	3,409 AEG

Hiking	11.40 Miles	6 Hrs 1 Min	2.31 mph
	3,409 ft AEG	1 Hour 5 Mns Break

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Kendrick Peak Trail #22

Newman Hill - Kaibab NF

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I had not hiked in Flagstaff in 7 months, so I decided to escape the heat of the Valley and head up to Flag.

We started the hike about 7:45 from the Kendrick Mountain TH, and went up to Kendrick first. Kendrick Peak Trail #22 is nice and easy to hike on, although there is a small amount of deadfall to contend with. It was sunny and a bit breezy, which made for a nice hike.

There was a little bit of snow at the cabin, and from the cabin to the summit there were some patches of snow on the trail; but it was easy enough to just walk around the snowy sections. There were the usual nice views at the summit, and we hung around up there for a while.

While hiking on the trail we encountered 15 other hikers, most of them on our way back down. There were more hikers than I would have thought for a weekday, and I imagine that there will be many more hikers on the trail on a weekend.

After getting back to the TH and taking a quick break, we made our way up to Newman Hill. We walked about 1/2 mile on FR 90, and then went off-trail up to Newman. The terrain was good to hike on, and there was no vegetation to deal with, so it wasn't much of a bushwhack. However, it was a very steep climb, especially in full sun. We both thought that the hike up to Newman was tougher than hiking up to Kendrick. The descent down from Newman was a piece of cake, although without poles I am not sure that I would say that. There are no trees at the Newman summit, so you have unobstructed views. I thought that the view of Humphreys from Newman is better than the view of Humphreys from Kendrick.

Culture

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[ checklist ] Cadastral Survey Marker Fire Lookout Structures Intrepid Back Shot

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[ checklist ] Agassiz Peak Bald Hill Tank Humphreys Peak Kendrick Fire Lookout Kendrick Peak Newman Hill

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[ checklist ] Snow

Wildflowers Observation None
There were no wildflowers up there at this time.

	Bald Hill Tank	Dry	Dry
	This tank was bone dry.

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