Panorama Trail #635

Distance: 9.5 Miles

Difficulty: Hiking – Moderate

Mountain Biking – Moderate

Equestrian – Moderate

Trailhead Parking: Yes, accommodates trailers.

Access to Trail: From the Lakeside Ranger Station, travel south on AZ 260 for 0.1 mile. Turn left on Porter Mountain Rd (FR 45) and travel 6 miles to the Trailhead on the left.

Trail Highlights: On a clear day, views from the top of Twin Knolls extend to the San Francisco Peaks which are located north of Flagstaff. The Trail passes through a portion of the Woolhouse Wildlife Habitat area. The Woolhouse area is closed to motorized vehicles for habitat protection. Two connector trails head west to Timber Mesa Trail.

Note: This trail has been recently rerouted off the old forest road into beautiful wooded areas, and through some lovely scenic vistas. If you have not tried this trail recently, you should enjoy the changes.