Trailhead for the Escudilla National Recreation Trail (#308) on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests near Alpine—a ~3-mile one-way hike through aspen, spruce, and meadows toward Arizona’s third-highest massif. Post-Wallow Fire recovery landscapes and Tool Box Meadow overlooks reward day hikers; the historic lookout tower area remains closed for overhead hazards.
Field facts
| Region | Apache County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.9086, -109.1165 |
| Agency | Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (Alpine RD) |
| Elevation | Trail ~9,500–10,900 ft; summit area ~10,900 ft |
| Access | US-191 north of Alpine → FR 56 / Terry Flat → left fork past Tool Box Draw to signed trailhead |
| Use | Hiking and horseback only in Escudilla Wilderness; no bikes/motors |
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Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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