Flagstaff
Nestled at the base of Mount Humphrey's, Flagstaff offers that ski town feel in Northern Arizona. It's a perfect escape from the desert on those hot summer days, or a bustling winter sport get away during those colder months. One visit to Flagstaff and your preconcieved notion that Arizona is just a desert will quickly be wiped away.
Top Adventures in Flagstaff
Frisbee Golf at McPherson's
McPherson's is a public disk golf course five minutes north of downtown Flagstaff. The course is seasonally open from May - November. There are no tee times, and it is free to play. A somewhat tightly wooded 18-hole course with multiple pin place...
1 miles
Hike the Soldier's Trail
This trail was named in honor of the military troops that trained here during World War II.
Keep in mind, this loop trail is at 7000 feet, so if you are driving up from Phoenix or even Sedona, you may feel a little winded. However, there is no se...
5.6 miles
300 ft gain
Hike Fatman's Loop
Sitting on the eastern slope of Mt Elden is a super fun multi-use trail called Fatman's Loop. It's a perfect spot for hiking, trail running, day strolling, or walking the pup. All the while, treating you to glimpses of the eastern suburbs of Flags...
2.5 miles
690 ft gain
Hike and Camp at Arizona's A1 Mountain
6.6 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, a...
Bike along the San Francisco Peaks on Waterline Road
Waterline 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...
20 miles
3000 ft gain
Camp at Red Rock
Starting from Downtown Flagstaff we headed west. After making a left turn on Woody Mountain Road, we continued for 22 miles. Woody Mountain Road then becomes Forest Road 231. Continue on FS 231 until you find a killer spot to pitch it! Make sure t...
Hike the Two-Spot Loop Trail
This loop trail has two different starting points. You can start at the south end of Rogers Lake (which is what I did) or the north end. I hike in a clockwise direction. This is recommended if you are hiking in the late afternoon as I did. The sun...
2.5 miles
100 ft gain
Hike the Island Trail, Walnut Canyon
The 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 dw...
1 miles
200 ft gain
Hike the Rim Trail at Walnut Canyon National Monument
Hike 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...
0.7 miles
Camp at Marshall Lake
If you’re looking for spacious campsites, starry skies, wooded hiking trails, and peaceful surroundings, Marshall Lake in Flagstaff, AZ is the perfect campground for you! Marshall Lake is located about 9 miles south of Flagstaff on Forest Highway ...
Hike to Humphreys Peak Summit
If you think you might only get one chance to hike Humphreys Peak in your life, I recommend this hike so that you can have a unique view experience of the east and west sides of the Peaks. This is a shuttle hike of Humphreys Peak which combines th...
12.4 miles
3300 ft gain
Hike Aspen Corner to Bismark Lake on the Arizona Trail
I 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 Asp...
7 miles
500 ft gain
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