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Absolute Bikes
18 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff / 6101 Highway 179, Sedona • 928-779-5969 / 928-284-1242 • absolutebikes.net. Northern Arizona's best-stocked bike shops. Mountain, road, and kids' bike rental. Full-service repair s: hop and new and used bike sales. Specialized, Giant, Electra, Niner, Soulcraft, Moots, Yakima. Clothing and accessories. Open seven days a week with locations in Flagstaff and Sedona.
The Basin, BMX Freestyle Facility
1700 E. 6th Ave. • 928-779-7690 • flagstaff.az.gov. The Basin is the only BMX-exclusive concrete facility of its kind in Arizona. Located in Sunnyside, the park offers three bowls with a variety of features, graded dirt mounds, and rails for the experienced rider. A ramada offering protection from the sun, as well as, bathrooms are provided on site. Entry is free. Open daily 9:00 a.m. to dusk.
Center for High Altitude Training 
NAU Campus • 928-523-4444 • nau.edu/highaltitude. NAU's Center for High Altitude Training is one of the world's leading altitude training destinations for international elite athletes. As an official U.S. Olympic Training Site, the center also specifically caters to U.S. athletes and provides training opportunities for youth through the Community Olympic Development Program. Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mormon Lake Lodge
30 minutes southeast of Flagstaff; 21 miles on Lake Mary Rd. to Mormon Lake Village Exit, turn right, go 7 miles to lodge • 928-354-2227 • mormonlakelodge.com. Experience nature and enjoy fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking or rent an ATV to explore over 20 miles of forest, lakes, and trails within the Coconino National Forest. During the winter, play in the snow and rent cross-country skis or snowmobiles. Gift shop, camping/fishing supplies, fuel and propane, restaurant, arena and buffalo habitat.
Ventures with the Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. • 928-774-5213, ext. 209   • mnaventures.org. Experience unparalleled opportunities to discover and explore the Colorado Plateau with experts — scientists, writers, artists, and guides on outdoor adventures. Diverse itineraries include hiking, backpacking, river rafting, camping, van tours and lodge-based excursions. Custom tours for groups and families.
Vertical Relief Climbing Center
205 S. San Francisco St. • 928-556-9909 • verticalrelief.com. The most serious fun in town! Customized rock-climbing adventures to make your vacation extraordinary. Indoor gym, outside guiding, equipment sales and area information. Open Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon – 8:00 p.m.
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With the highest mountain in Arizona in its back yard and the Grand Canyon only 80 miles to the north, Flagstaff is an outdoor recreation paradise. The region boasts millions of acres of public lands with world-class, hiking, biking and rock climbing. In the winter, skiing and snowplay opportunities abound.



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