Favorite hikes, fabulous rides, and fulfilling runs

With the highest mountain in Arizona and Grand Canyon in its back yard, Flagstaff is an outdoor recreation paradise.

The entire region boasts amazing hiking, running, biking, and rock climbing. Flagstaff is a hiker’s paradise with trails available for all skill levels. When exploring the backcountry, remember to bring plenty of water, snacks, a trail map, sunscreen, wear layered clothing, a hat and comfortable shoes. It’s also a good idea to let someone know where you are going and plan to return. Be safe and have fun! All leashed dogs welcome!

If you think you've Peaked, we’ve got plenty more that are green and less unseen! Flagstaff offers an abundance of trails to choose from. Whether you’re just getting into hiking, taking your bike out for a spin or have a stroller tagging along, we’ve got a trail for you!

Autumn's Spectacular Show: Our 6 top fall hikes

🍂 Abineau - Bear Jaw Trails

Difficult, Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 24 min to complete. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Equestrian

🍂 Arizona Trail - Walnut Canyon

Moderate, Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 4 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian

🍂 Campbell Mesa Trails

Easy, Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 53 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian

🍂 Gold Digger Trail

Moderate, Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 4 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, biking and hiking. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian, Electric

🍂 Kachina Trail

Moderate, Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 31 min to complete. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Equestrian

🍂 O'Leary Peak Trail

Difficult, Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 52 min to complete. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian

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Arizona FUTS Trail - McMillan Mesa

Moderate, This route takes an average of 1 h 1 min to complete. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking

Arizona Nordic Village

Moderate, Visit the Arizona Nordic Village in summer and get your fill of wildlife, wildflowers, monsoon, and green! During the summer trails are open for hiking, biking, horse riding, wildlife viewing, and so much more.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian

Arizona Trail - Anderson Mesa

Easy, Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 53 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, horseback riding, and hiking. The best times to visit this trail are in Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian

Arizona Trail - Hart Prairie

Difficult, Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, horse riding, and mountain biking.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian

Arizona Trail - Marshall Lake

Moderate, Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 0 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of the day. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian

Arizona Trail - Picture Canyon

Easy, Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve is generally considered an easy and great place to hike, mountain bike, horseback ride, photograph the natural environment, watch wildlife, experience fall colors, and discover cultural resources, including petroglyphs.The Preserve is open to the public year round.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian

Bismarck Lake Trail

Easy, Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 57 min to complete. Dogs are welcome on-leash and this trail is kid-friendly as well.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian

Griffith's Spring Trail

Easy, Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking

Heart Trail

Difficult, Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 17 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, running, and horseback riding. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. However, you'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian

Highland Trail

Moderate, Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 42 min to complete. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian

Karen Cooper FUTS Trail

Moderate, Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 11 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Hiking, Biking, Electric

Kendrick Mountain Trail

Difficult, Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 30 min to complete. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking

Kendrick Park Wildlife Trail

Easy, Try this 0.5-mile loop trail near Bellemont, Arizona. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Accessible

Little Bear Trail

Difficult, Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 55 min to complete.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian

Little Elden Spring

Moderate, Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 22 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking, Equestrian

Mars Hill FUTS Trail

Difficult, Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, biking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

Hiking, Biking, Electric

Nate Avery FUTS Trail (Buffalo Park)

Easy, Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, and is accessible to all, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking, Accessible

Old Caves Crater Trail

Moderate, Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 39 min to complete. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Equestrian

Sandy Seep Trail

Easy, Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 9 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome on-leash.

Hiking, Biking

Sandys Canyon Trail

Moderate, Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 10 min to complete. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking

Sinclair Wash FUTS Trail

Easy, Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking

Soldiers Trail (Fort Tuthill)

Moderate, Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking

Tom Moody Trail (Picture Canyon)

Easy, Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking

Two Spot Trail

Moderate, Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 0 min to complete. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking, Biking

Veit Springs Trail

Easy, Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome on-leash.