Hospital Ridge

4/5 (4 reviews)
Nothing seems to be more relaxing than kicking back in camp and listening to the relaxing sounds of nature and the wind singing in the tops of tall pines. Hospital Ridge is all about that camping experience. Each little spur trail offers a shady, secluded getaway. Squirrels chatter and gather pin...Read More
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Highlights of Hospital Ridge

Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
7790 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
161B
Nearest Town
Pine
Nearest Services
Pine
Management Agency
Coconino National Forest
District
Mogollon Rim Ranger District

Overview

Nothing seems to be more relaxing than kicking back in camp and listening to the relaxing sounds of nature and the wind singing in the tops of tall pines. Hospital Ridge is all about that camping experience. Each little spur trail offers a shady, secluded getaway. Squirrels chatter and gather pine nuts for the winter. Jays and ravens watch your camp with an envious eye, ready to swoop in and take away a trinket or the snack you temporarily abandoned. Elk bugle deep in the forest of pines, spruce, and fir. Shy deer slink past your camp, pausing only for a quick look before scampering away. Hospital Ridge is located in the remote eastern section of the vast Coconino National Forest. Sitting atop the Mogollon Rim, the higher elevation makes for pleasant summers away from the desert heat below. Not far away is the historic Buck Springs Cabin, sitting beside its lovely alpine meadow. Make the time to visit the site. It's definitely worth it. Maybe Hospital Ridge got its name because a little time there will definitely decrease your blood pressure and stress level. Go try it.

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20 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
4 Community Reviews
1 Video
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