Hannagan Meadow Lodge Guided Trips and Lessons

Guided trips: We practice catch and release fishing. Client must purchase an AZ Fishing license.

Full Day trip 1 person $260.00 or 2 persons $310.00 - additional $100.00 per person
Trip includes morning pickup from the lodge and transportation to the fishing stream site and return. A "streamside lunch", water and juice or pop beverage is included. Equipment, if needed, can be provided. All flies, leaders and tippet are included in the pricing. Instruction and fishing tips are part of the day's experience. Bring your camera, as wildlife is frequently encountered on the trip. A typical day trip starts at 7:30 am and return at 4:30pm. Wet wading is required, but not deep. Full day trips are discouraged in monsoon months of July and August, check to see if weather will permit.

½ day trip for 1 person $195.00 2 persons $250.00 - additional $100.00 per person
Trip includes pick up from lodge and transportation to the fishing site and return. No lunch is provided, but water and light snacks are available. Equipment, if needed, flies and leaders are provided. Typical ½ day trip starts at 7:30 am and return by noon. Wet wading required, but not deep. This trip is recommended during monsoon months of July and August.

Groups of up to 4 persons can be accommodated, please inquire as an additional guide is necessary.

Flyfishing lessons:
$75.00/hour/per person, 2 hours. Maximum group is 4 persons. Equipment is available. Topics covered in the introductory lesson include rod/reel selection, rod assembly, 2 basic casting techniques, tying on the fly and line control. After this introductory lesson, the student will have a comfortable working knowledge of fly casting and fly fishing equipment. No wet wading is required. Students with some prior fly fishing knowledge will benefit from casting analysis and further knot tying and fly selection instruction.

Groups of up to 8 can be accommodated, please inquire as an additional instructor is necessary.

You are in high elevation and operating on 70% of the oxygen that is present at sea level. Take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water, and do not over exert yourself. A good hiking pace is one that allows you to talk or sing as you go. Let your guide know immediately if a medical or exhaustion situation arises.

Drink every 20 minutes. In summer, it is cooler, but very dry here compared to Phoenix and Tucson. Water is the most important item in your pack. A diluted solution of a sports drink will help with salt loss through sweat. Pack snacks that will not melt.

UV radiation is more intense at high altitude. Be sure to wear and replace sun block throughout the day. SPF 30 or higher is recommended, a hat is also helpful.

Suggested attire: closed toe shoes or boots and socks- no sandals, comfortable clothes for the weather, a hat, sunglasses, a daypack, poncho or rain top if hiking in July and August monsoon weather. Camera, hiking staff or poles, light jacket or fleece top are optional. Bear Wallow area has poison ivy, long pants are suggested.

An adult or guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18.

All of the trails are in Wilderness or National Forest areas. There may or may not be restroom facilities at trailheads. There are no restrooms on any trail route, so please plan accordingly. We practice no trace hiking- "pack it in, pack it out".

Full Day trips: Rate: $60.00 first person, $40.00 each additional person.
10-14 miles, 5-6 hours. Elevations from 8000-11,000 ft. Day hikes include: transportation to and from lodge, trail lunch, water/juice and light snacks. A belt pack can be provided if needed. No full day trips will be scheduled in July and August due to afternoon monsoon showers and storms. Please let us know if you have special diet needs, we will try to accommodate.

Mount Baldy: Trailhead elevation: 9200' top of trail 11,000". Length 14 miles round trip. One of the best and most scenic trails in the state. Trail winds through stands of Ponderosa, Aspen and Douglas Fir. Numerous lookout views of 70 miles or more. Strenuous. (Leave Lodge at 7 am for this hike, as the drive is approximately 1 hour.)

Escudilla Mountain/Terry Flat: Trailhead elevation: 9300' top of trail 10,950'. Length 12 miles. Hike the 4th highest peak in Arizona. Steep uphill grade to summit, can see the San Fransisco peaks in Flagstaff on a clear day. Second half of hike skirts around Terry Flat. Many wildlife and birding opportunities. Strenuous. (Leave lodge at 7:30am)

Bear Wallow: Trailhead elevation: 9200', turnaround 6800'. Length 10-14 miles round trip. A "reverse" hike that starts going down, ends going up. Trail winds into Bear Wallow Creek Wilderness Area, and follows creek. Route descends from Douglas Fir to Mexican Locust, Walnut, and Gambel Oak. Strenuous due to hike up at end of day.

Other Full Day hikes can be arranged.

½ Day trips:
4-8 miles, 3-4 hours. Elevations from 7500-9400 ft. ½ day hikes include water, light trail snacks and transportation to trailhead if not leaving from lodge. Belt packs are available for use if needed.

Acker Lake: Trailhead elevation: 9200', varies +/- 500' . 7 miles round trip. Leave from Hannagan Meadow and walk through Douglas Fir and Spruce forest to a beautiful hidden alpine lake. Many wildlife and birding opportunities in early morning and evening. Moderate.

P Bar Lake: Trailhead elevation: 9200', descends to 8500'. 6 miles round trip. Leave from Hannagan Meadow and walk downhill to a scenic pond. Some trail winds through the recent burn area. Lots of Aspen and Fir. A "reverse" hike- uphill on the return. Moderate.

Hannagan Loop: Trailhead elevation: 9200', varies +/- 500'. 6 mile loop trail. Leave from lodge and walk a scenic loop trail east and north of the lodge. Pass by historic line camp cabins, follow a seasonal creek, view spectacular flowers in the open cinegas. Be mindful of marshy areas in late spring. End at lodge. Easy to moderate, uphill on return.

Escudilla Summit: Trailhead elevation: 9300', steep ascent to 10,950'. 6 miles round trip. Leave lodge at 7:30am. Beautiful hike through dense aspens, high alpine meadows and spruce forests to lookout tower. 90 mile views on a clear day. Strenuous. Outstanding fall colors during September and October.

Other ½ day hikes can be arranged based on hiker fitness level and forest accessibility. Rate: $45.00 first person, $30.00 each additional person.