The trail wanders around some majestic rock formations as it traverses the west side of Bill Williams Mountain and provides good views of the forested slopes and the broad grasslands to the west and south. To enjoy this two mile hike, take Interstate 40 west from Williams to the Devil Dog Interchange. Turn south on FDR 108 and follow approximately one mile and turn east on FDR 45. The road to Bixler Saddle Trail is suitable for high clearance vehicles only. You may return to the trailhead on the Bill Williams Mountain Trail.
All trail junctions are well marked.
Follow it for less than one mile to the trailhead. From the western slope of the trail, vistas offer spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks, and large stands of pine trees dotted with lakes and meadows. The south face of the trail offers a view of Sycamore Canyon and the Verde Valley. Ponderosa pine trees line the beginning boundaries of the trail, but fir and aspen trees dominate the upper half of the trail as it climbs to an alpine setting. A fire tower, surrounded by communication antennas, is at the mountain's peak, and a spectacular view of all directions spreads out below.