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Mogollon Rim Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 398 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakeside, Arizona · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Mogollon Rim Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Family-friendly hiking trail featuring scenic views of the Mogollon Rim.
What runners say about Mogollon Rim Trail
“Beautiful trail especially you hiked on higher ground.”
“Perfect easy hike for pugs!”
This trail is easily accessible from the main road. Parking is mainly unpaved. There's an old winding paved trail that goes along the rim for a short distance. The entire trail round trip.is half a mile, pretty short. A wheelchair can navigate the path. It's partly shaded and mostly not shaded.
Beautiful, easy trail. It's partially paved with asphalt, possibly for handicap access. It is all uphill but not terribly steep. The paved portion ends where it meets the top of the Rim. But you can continue the trail on the dirt trail that have posted signs.
Update: There are issues related to ownership of this trail and where you can walk now. I'd contact Pinetop-Lakeside offices to find out the legal status. ---------- Water in the irrigation canal todaty Updated with photos of the two new benches.
Nice short hike. Good for strollers. There are several benches to sit at, by unfortunately, not one at the end of the trail.
Trail conditions & character
“From there it's a few minutes before you are greeted with views of the rim.”
“Trail is paved and super easy, there is couple benches on the higher ground to look out for scenic viewing.”
“First part of the trail is handicap accessible but the parking lot does not lend itself to getting on the paved path easily.”
“Now that the shutdown is over we've noticed a garbage can in the parking lot the last three visits.”
“Good place to stretch the legs, walk the dog, and get some fresh mountain air.”
“Short sweet level stroller friendly trail to the rim.”
Plan your run at Mogollon Rim Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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