Hiking Dry Lake Hills

I love everything offered up at Schultz Pass, and Dry Lake Hills is no exception. This peaceful hike is relaxing, gorgeous, one of my favorites. 

A few miles in you reach a rock pile. I climbed up and got to see miles ahead as well as the beautiful town of Flagstaff.

 The hike is mostly level so hikers of all types can easily get through it. Depending on the time of year the "dry lakes" won't be so dry. But this isn't water I would recommend hopping into.

There are a lot of trail up here and a lot of ways to get in/out. The way we went let us out to beautiful views of the San Francisco Peaks.

How can you not go with views like this?

The hike is about 4 miles roundtrip. There is one significant hill but after that it is pretty level. You'll want water, sunscreen and protection for your safety.

Getting there:
Hop onto Highway 180 toward Snowbowl. Turn right onto Schultz Pass Road. The road will turn into narrow dirt road. Be courteous of other drivers and watch out for deer and bikers. Continue on the dirt road for 4.1 miles. Turn right in the dirt parking lot where there is signage for Sunset Trail. The hike begins behind the big gate. Check out the map they have at the parking lot to see where you are going. There are so many trails back there and you don't want to hop on the wrong one!