Near Bismark Lake Trail
Bismark Lake - Flagstaff, Arizona
Near Bismark Lake Trail
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Bismark Lake Trail

3.0 (3 Ratings)
A short walk to an underwhelming lake. Great scenery and wildlife chances, though!
1.9
mi
Distance
217
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.88mi
Distance
217ft
Elevation Gain
217ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
8,803ft
High Point
8,578ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
As lakes go, Bismark isn't much, but it does hold water during the wet season and attracts wildlife as a result. Watch for elk! Easy connections are possible with the Arizona Trail if you want to make a longer hike. The trail itself climbs gradually and is easy to travel on the smooth singletrack.

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