Cottonwood, Arizona
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Flagstaff, Arizona
Camp at Pine Grove Campground
Pine Grove Campground in Flagstaff Arizona is a hidden gem. Upper and Lower Lake Mary, Ashurst, Marshall and Kinnikinick lakes are nearby and can provide ample recreational activities.The campsites are clean and have all the luxurious amenities (Coin-operated showers, tables, fire rings and cooki...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Hike and Camp at Arizona's A1 Mountain
4.76.6 miles west of downtown Flagstaff off the I-40 West is the A1 Mountain Road. Continue over the cattle guards and enter into the A1 Mountain Area—perfect for hiking, camping, and trail running.The main road is well established for a dirt road, and many of the hiking trails branch off from it. T...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Camp at Ashurst Lake
Ashurst Lake is South East of Flagstaff and not too far from Mormon Lake. It's an easy drive that any car can do. There is a a short section of well-maintained dirt road. Keep in mind the current fire regulations for the area as well as the lake's water level if you're panning to launch your boat...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Hike the Island Trail, Walnut Canyon
3.41 mi / 200 ft gainThe trail is a short one - stretching only a mile in length. The only semi-strenuous portion of the trail is at the beginning and end where you start by descending a set of stairs in order to reach the trail that loops around the historic cliff dwellings. Since this is a loop trail, the same set ...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Hike the Rim Trail at Walnut Canyon National Monument
4.00.7 miHike the trail starting from the visitor center and take your time walking along the rim. Be sure to admire the canyon below and the ancient dwellings in the canyon walls. During the right season, there are also beautiful wildflowers along the way. This trail is partially paved and easy to walk.Read more -
Happy Jack, Arizona
Car Camp the Mogollon Rim
4.8The Mogollon Rim is part of the Colorado Plateau in eastern Arizona above Payson. The rim stretches across the Coconino National Forest and at some parts drops off nearly 2,000ft. This area is ideal for over-night car-camping. The expansive vistas above thousands of acres of national forest land ...Read more -
Pine, Arizona
Hike the Pine Creek Loop in Tonto Natural Bridge SP
4.71.8 mi / 300 ft gainThere is a fee to enter this area. It was $7 when we went. There are 4 trails with many viewpoints from the parking lot, all of which are out and back. We followed the recommendation of the ranger working at the visitor's center and took the Gowan Trail down to the observation deck located in the...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Explore Flagstaff's Lava River Cave
4.1If you’re looking for a truly unique hiking experience in Arizona, look no further than the Lava River Cave, 14 miles northwest of Flagstaff. The longest lava tube in Arizona, the cave was formed approximately 700,000 years ago after a volcanic eruption in Hart Prairie. As the lava from the erupt...Read more -
Black Canyon City, Arizona
Explore Pueblo La Plata
0.25 miPueblo La Plata is the largest ancient Indian ruin in Agua Fria National Monument and dates back to before 1200 A.D. The ruin at one time had 80 to 90 rooms for living quarters. Now the sight seems like just a pile of rubble. However there is significant research continuing on the mesa of Agua Fr...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Bike along the San Francisco Peaks on Waterline Road
4.020 mi / 3000 ft gainWaterline Road is a closed service road that follows along the southern and eastern slopes of the San Francisco Peaks of Flagstaff, AZ. You will pass through several miles of charred ponderosa pine as well as expansive groves of aspen trees as you make your way to the Inner Basin.The road follows...Read more -
Coconino County, Arizona
Hike Aspen Corner to Bismark Lake on the Arizona Trail
5.07 mi / 500 ft gainI started this hike at 7:00am. It was a perfect time of day. The sky was clear and the air was cool. I chose this section of the Arizona National Scenic Trail because I heard it passes through beautiful prairie and stands of Ponderosa Pine and Aspen trees. The trail did not disappoint! I started...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Snowshoe at the Arizona Nordic Village
2.5 miTo get to the Nordic Village from Flagstaff, just take the 180 North until you see the signs for the Nordic Village (on your right).Once at the Nordic Village, go inside the entrance building to buy your day pass ($10 for a snowshoeing day pass) and rent your gear. Feel free to bring your own sn...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Winter Summit Humphreys Peak, Arizona
8.4 mi / 3335 ft gainFrom Flagstaff, take US-180 west towards the Grand Canyon. Take US-180 for 7 miles until you reach Snow Bowl Rd. Turn right/N onto Snow Bowl Rd and take this for 7 miles as it winds its way up the mountain. If it has recently snowed you will need chains for 2 wheel drive vehicles or 4 wheel drive...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Hike the Aspen Nature Loop at Humphrey's Peak
5.01.8 mi / 300 ft gainThis is a great hike that has amazing views at all times of the year. This trail might be closed for skiing season, but I am not sure. I went in October, just before Halloween and the weather was perfect. The leaves were changing and there was a nice brisk breeze. The short loop makes it accessib...Read more -
Payson, Arizona
Mogollon Rim via Washington Park
4.04.32 mi / 1138 ft gainThis trail begins at the Washington Park Trailhead which meets up with passage #27 of the AZT. You begin traveling northbound as you ascend the great Mogollon Rim. The trail takes you through a gorgeous forest and rewards you with an awesome cliff side view at the summit. 2.25 miles into the tra...Read more -
Payson, Arizona
Hike the Colonel Devin Trail
4 mi / 1116 ft gainThe hike will begin at Washington Park in Payson, Arizona. To reach Washington Park, take AZ87 to Forest Road 199 (Houston Mesa Road) and turn east. Continue for 10 miles until you reach Forest Road 64 and turn west. Traveling less than a mile you will turn north on Forest Road 32 and in 3 miles ...Read more