This trail was built by pioneer "Babe" Haught to pack supplies over the Rim from Winslow. Species of wildlife found in the vicinity include deer, elk, wild turkey, squirrel and black bear. Knoll Lake provides excellent trout fishing. Dispersed camping is allowed. There is also a developed seasonal campground, Knoll Lake Campground, located on Forest Road 295E, west of the lake.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Note:
Forest Road 300 is usually closed each winter during heavy snow season.
General Information
Open Season:
Spring
Usage:
Light
Closest Towns:
Happy Jack, AZ
Operated By:
Mogollon Rim District - 928-477-2255
Directions:
Location: 85 miles Southeast of Flagstaff
Latitude: 34.401142
Longitude: -111.134707
Length: 2.3 miles
Elevation: 7750'
USGS Maps: Knoll Lake
GPS: Trail head: N34°25.145’ W111°8.384'
Access: From Phoenix drive northeast on Hwy 87 to Forest Road 95 (just past the Blue Ridge Office of the Mogollon Rim Ranger District). Turn right, and travel south to the junction of FR 95 and FR 96, turn left and travel south to Forest Road 321. Veer right on FR 321 and travel south to Forest Road 300, turn left (east), cross Forest Road 295E (the road to Knoll Lake) and go about 2 miles to the trailhead.
