Flagstaff, the Year-Round Playground | Trail Mix'd

A little over two hours north of the Valley lies Flagstaff, a green city that is a haven for hikers, bikers, runners and anyone else looking for a high-country escape.
Flagstaff has an amazing urban trail system made for trail hounds, with the Grand Canyon in its backyard.
The city is a progressive, vibrant, youthful town thriving in its 7,000 feet of elevation and is made for those who love to use the outdoors as their playground.
With four beautiful seasons to enjoy, people have been escaping from the Valley heat to Flagstaff for decades. Views of this small city come from angles; below, above and everything in between shows off the flourishing mountain range.
Come with us to this beautiful city right in the heart of ponderosa pines as we venture on an urban trail, search for hundreds of petroglyphs in the stunning Chevelon Canyon and chase after waterfalls.
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[@manuelsteele7755]

I ran the Flagstaff Urban Trail System twice the past two weekends. It's a wonderful network with great scenery, weather, and plenty of hills and lengths to do a long run. I parked at Fort Tuthill Park and got on FUTS to Ponderosa Trail. Then I did a loop around High Country Road then down to Ponderosa Trails Park. I got back on FUTS and went to University Heights until the trail was blocked. Then I turned back to Fort Tuthill. From that point, I did a loop on Soldier Trail within the park. The total miles were 13.11. It was great training for my next half marathon in Pinetop. I love coming from Phoenix when it's 110+ down here but very comfortable up in Flagstaff with mild weather and summer monsoons.

[@ArizonaPBS]

Good luck on your next race!

[@michaelpriest211]

I'm looking forward to going this year especially because how much they have to offer for amateur astronomers and hiker like my self.

[@ArizonaPBS]

Enjoy!

[@heyprescott]

Flagstaff is my second favorite place in Arizona! Beautiful!

[@ArizonaPBS]

Thanks! We did a Prescott episode, too -- check it out if you haven't already! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJuvnIGpbZisoKcfeature=shared

[@Canada-1945]

I went to flagstaff and it was cool with the snow

[@casmirobasi8069]

Hopefully we would visit next year

[@josephrusso746]

Thanks!

[@chonagoodman9879]

Nice

[@Canada-1945]

Hint flagstaff really has snow

[@robdonell9915]

I have an in-law who just began his career as a police officer in Flagstaff.