We visited Red Mountain which was a volcanic cinder cone that rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. It is unusual because the internal structure is exposed. It is ab easy 30 minute walk from the parking lot and well worth every step of the way.

This was an easy trail and good for kids. The trail takes you to a small ladder to climb up to the caldera of an ancient volcano. The rocks have many shapes that seem to be faces or animals, etc. The only thing that bothered us was the presence of cattle who didn't like us there because there were some... More

Well-kept trail withough much elevation change. Fun to be hiking at a cinder cone. Nice rock formations at the end of the short hike.

It's just a little ways off the road to the trailhead. From there, it's an easy mile and a half up a gentle slope to a fascinating cinder cone with some intriguing rock formations. While there are no dramatic vistas, it's a relaxing stroll and worth a couple of hours to take in this sight.

Red Mountain is about 30 minutes from Flagstaff. The ride there is scenic and in the shadow of Humphrey's Peak. The trail in is of moderate grade but can easily be done comfortably in a couple hours. The trail up contains a variety of desert plants and vegetation, plus ponderosa pines, junipers and pinyons. At the base of the mountain... More

Worth the easy hike to the end. Make sure you go up the ladder and continue. It is stunning with the rock formations just gorgeous. The rock will remind you of the Sedona area without all the people around!

Can you imagine an ocean desert? That's what the Red Mountain Trail feels like--alluvial. Awash in soft, red sand, surrounded by Pinon, Juniper, Ponderosa Pine and a bounty of herbs and plants. The 1.5 mile hike leads you an open vista, staring at the bulge of what was a one million year old cinder cone. The glassy rock formations and... More

This is a beautiful trail. There were so many elements of nature to enjoy. It's fairly level, so it's great for the whole family, and pets. Don't park by the road, drive into the inner parking lot.

The Red Mountain Trail takes you through Pinon and Juniper to Ponderosa Pine on 1.5 mile hike to an one million year old cinder cone. Inside the cone there are beautiful rock formations and HooDoos. The elevation climb is only 200 feet over the 1.5 mile making it an easy hike.