Beale Wagon Road

USFS trail 61

Trail facts

Length: 23.3 mi mapped
Grade: Typical grade 12 to 20%
Surface: native material
USFS-managed hiker season: year-round
USFS-managed uses: Hiking, Horseback (pack and saddle), Bicycling
Motorized status: Non-motorized (USFS designation)
Designation: National trail designation
National forest: Kaibab National Forest

Length is the trail as the Forest Service maps it, not a trip distance. Hike out and back and you will cover it twice; check the shape of the route before you count on the figure.

This record is a snapshot of U.S. Forest Service data retrieved on 2026-07-09. It does not reflect current closures, conditions, or seasonal orders. Check with the local ranger district before you go.

Elevation

High point: About 7,650 ft
Low point: About 5,450 ft

Estimates, derived from USGS elevation data sampled along the USFS-mapped route, computed 2026-07-11. We have not measured these figures in the field.

Plan a day on this trail

A day here means a typical grade of 12 to 20%. Tell the Trip Builder where you are headed and it assembles a day-specific kit with weather, daylight, and terrain in mind.

Build your kit

Data: U.S. Forest Service, retrieved 2026-07-09.