Trail Descriptions & Maps
Here’s a selection of our favorite easy,
moderate, and difficult
trails. All directions are from Flagstaff.
All of the trail distances listed on our website are one way distances
with the exception of loops which are indicated as such. Times
are approximate.
To learn more about hiking trails in the Coconino National Forest,
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here.
TRAILS STARTING AT SNOWBOWL
 Kachina
Trail #150
Distance: 5 miles Time:
2.5 hours
Directions: North on Humphreys St., north on
Hwy 180 to Snowbowl Road (7 miles). Follow Snowbowl Road to parking
lot. Trail begins at far end of right-side (south) parking lot.
Description: Views of rocky slopes, pine and
aspen forest, wildflower meadows, and Flagstaff. Trail
Map
Humphreys
Trail #151
Distance: 4.5 miles Time:
3 hours
Directions: North on Humphreys St to Hwy 180.
North on Hwy 180 for 7 miles to Snowbowl Road. Turn right on Snowbowl
Road, go 7 miles to parking lot. Trail begins at far end of parking
lot on the left (north).
Description: Trail goes up Humphreys Peak (12,633
ft). Views of San Francisco Peaks mountain range, and ponderosa
pine and aspen trees. Stay on the trail above the tree line. Trail
Map
OTHER NEARBY TRAILS
Easy Trails
Rocky
Ridge Trail #153
Distance: 2.2 miles Time:
1 hour
Directions: Drive north 2 miles on US 180 to FR
420 (Schultz Pass Road). Turn east and follow FR 420 about a mile
to a gate and cattle guard. Turn right down over the hill toward
Schultz Creek and park. The trailhead is marked with a sign near
the creek bed.
Description: Views of upper reaches of Oak Creek
and Sycamore Canyons. Trail flora include ponderosa pine, oak, juniper,
desert cliffrose, yucca, and prickly pear cactus. Trail
Map
Fat
Man’s Loop #25
Distance: 2 miles Time: 1.5
hours
Directions: Follow Route 66 (which becomes Highway
89) past the entrance to the Flagstaff Mall and the Peaks Ranger
District Office to a trailhead parking lot just off the north side
of the street.
Description: Scenic overlooks of Flagstaff, the
eastern suburbs and surrounding countryside. Trail
Map
Sunset
Trail #23
Distance: 4 miles Time: 2.5
hours
Directions: Drive north out of Flagstaff on US
180 to FR 420 (Schultz Pass Road). Drive 6 miles east on FR 420
to the trailhead at a parking lot on the south side of the road.
Description: Views of San Francisco Peaks, lava
fields, and Sunset Crater from the summit plateau. Trail winds through
aspen and oak trees. Trail
Map
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Moderate Trails
Sandy
Seep Trail #129
Distance: 1.5 miles Time:
1.5 hours round trip
Directions: East on Rt. 66 (Hwy 89), to FR 9139
(half mile past Townsend/Winona Rd). Trail begins at end of FR 9139.
Description: Views of Mt. Elden, Sunset Crater
volcano field. Ponderosa pine, oak, and cliff rose. Trail
Map
Oldham
Trail #1
Distance: 5.5 miles Time:
3.5 hours
Directions: North on San Francisco St. (one way
north), right on Forest Ave. (which becomes Cedar), then left on
Gemini. Go to end. Trail begins from Buffalo Park.
Description: Views of Oak Creek Canyon, Painted
Desert, and Sunset Crater. Trail weaves through boulder fields,
cliffs, and pine groves. Aspen, pine, spruce, and fir trees. Trail
Map
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Difficult Trails
Elden Lookout Trail #4
Distance: 3 miles Time: 2.5
hours
Directions: East on Rt. 66 (Hwy 89) to Peaks Ranger
Station (on left while traveling east). Trail begins behind ranger
station.
Description: Trail goes to top of Mt. Elden. Description:
Views of Flagstaff, volcanic geology, and pinion, juniper, and aspen
trees. Trail
Map
Weatherford
Trail #102
Distance: 8.7 miles Time:
5 hours
Directions: North on Humphreys St to 180. North
on Hwy 180 for 2 miles to FR 420 (Schultz Pass Road). Turn right
on FR 420, go 6 miles. Trail is on left side of road, opposite water
tank.
Description: Views of Oak Creek Canyon and Verde
Valley. Trailside vegetation consists of ponderosa pine, limber
pine, bristlecone, and corkbark fir. Trail
Map
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