Favorite hikes, fabulous rides, and fulfilling runs

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!

Hiking:

• Griffith Springs Trail – moderate
  Griffith Spring Trail is 1.1 miles and is great for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. It is best used from April until September.
• Arizona Trail (Walnut Canyon) – moderate
  The Arizona Trail (Walnut Canyon Rim) trail is 14.5 miles and best used from June until November.
• Abineau-Bear Jaw Trails – difficult
  Abineau Trail to Bear Jaw Trail is a 6.9 mile trail that features beautiful wild-flowers and is accessible year-round.
• Sandy Seep – Heart Trail – easy
  Sandy Seep Trail is a 2.7 mile trail that features beautiful wild-flowers. The trail is best used from April until November.

Biking:

• Little Elden Trail - moderate
  Little Elden Trail is a 12.6 mile trail, primarily used for mountain biking, and is best used from April until November.
• Loop Trail (JWP to Campbell Mesa) – easy
  Campbell Mesa Loop is a 5.5 mile trail that features beautiful wild-flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is best used from April until September.
• Two Spot – Golddigger – Rogers (Rogers Lake NA) - moderate
  Gold Digger Trail to Two Spot Trail Loop is a 5.3 mile trail that offers the chance to see wildlife and is primarily used for hiking and bird watching. It is accessible year-round.

Running:

• O’leary Trail – difficult
  O'Leary Peak Trail is 9.6 miles and offers scenic views throughout. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
• Weatherford Trail – difficult
  Weatherford Trail is a 15.3 mile that features beautiful wild-flowers and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. The trail is best used from March until November.
• Fisher Point – moderate
  Fisher Point is 4.5 miles and offers the chance to see wildlife. The trail is accessible year-round and is great for nature trips and bird watching.

Equestrian:

• Arizona Trail (Equestrian Bypass) – moderate
  The Equestrian Bypass of the Arizona Trail is now completed, signed, and open to the public all the way from Fisher Point to Sandy Seep Trail.
• Deer Hill Trail - easy
  This trail, which is relatively flat, travels north from Little Elden Springs Horse Camp towards Sunset Crater. The trail is best used from May until November.
• Anderson Mesa - moderate
  Anderson Mesa is a 11.8 mile trail between Marshall Lake and Fisher Point that features waterfowl and views of the peaks. The trail is best used from April until November.

Wheelchair and Stroller Accessible:

• Kendrick Park Wildlife Trail - easy
  Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Trail is a 0.1 mile trail that features beautiful wild-flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is best used from March until November.
• Wood Memorial Trail - easy
  Wood Memorial Trail links Lakeview Campground with Lake Mary Narrows Picnic Area. This trail leads to the water and through a tunnel under Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) with easy access.
• Bonito Vista Trail (Sunset Crater National Monument) - easy
  The Bonito Vista Trail is an accessible trail with a 48" wide concrete surface and has two benches at the end. The trail has a short incline near the parking lot but is otherwise level enough for wheelchair use without assistance.
• Lava Flow Trail (Sunset Crater National Monument) - moderate
  Lava Flow Trail is a 0.8 mile trail that features beautiful wild-flowers and offers a number of activity options. It is accessible year-round.

...Continued Wheelchair and Stroller Accessible:

• Rim Trail (Walnut Canyon National Monument) - moderate
  Arizona Trail (Walnut Canyon Rim) is 14.5 miles and features a great forest setting. The trail is best used from June until November.
• Nate Avery Trail (Buffalo Park) - easy
  The Nate Avery Trail is in the northern part of Flagstaff and passes through Buffalo Park. There is no shade during this hike, and at 2 miles, it is nice for a stroll after lunch or dinner in town.
• Route 66 Trail (Park at visitor center)
  The Route 66 Trail is 4.2 miles and was one of Flagstaff’s first urban trails. The trail follows the south side of historic Route 66 from downtown Flagstaff to the east side of town.
• North 89 Trail
  The North 89 Trail is 1.1 miles long and is located in a band of open space along the west side of Highway 89, from Marketplace Drive to the City limits at Snowflake Drive. The trail winds through open grasslands and large stands of Ponderosa pine trees.

Additional hikes include:

Easy Hikes: Veit Springs, Lava Flow Trail, Anderson Mesa, Buffalo Park
Moderate Hikes: Lava River Cave, Fat Man’s Loop, Bismark Lake, Red Butte
Advanced Hikes: Kachina Trail, Abineau/Bear Jaw Canyon Loop, Elden Lookout

For trail locations and maps, visit www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino

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