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The Best Backpacking in Flagstaff

Looking for the best backpacking in Flagstaff? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Flagstaff. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Flagstaff

  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Weatherford Trail to Humphreys Peak

    22.94 mi / 5112 ft gain
    Weatherford Trail to Humphreys Peak is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    West Fork Trail

    5.0
    6.49 mi / 1102 ft gain
    This is one of the most beautiful hikes in Sedona, Arizona. It is a fairly easy hike, although it is 6 miles roundtrip. A lot of families come here, and children love to play in the water. There are various stream crossings, but for most of them, you should be able to keep dry. The canyon walls ...
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  • Williams, Arizona

    Hike the Kelsey Spring/Hog Hill/Dorsey Spring Loop

    13.4 mi / 2200 ft gain
    This hike starts at the Kelsey Spring Trailhead. Park at the end of Forest Service Road 538G. There is parking for about 6-7 cars. Just past the signage for the trail, which is also called Kelsey Winter Trail, there is a trail registration box. Be sure to sign in. The trail descends steeply for t...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Mescal, Aerie, Cockscomb and Dawa Loop

    13.29 mi / 1227 ft gain
    Mescal, Aerie, Cockscomb and Dawa Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sedona, Arizona.
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Oak Creek via Huckaby Trail

    3.07 mi / 548 ft gain
    Oak Creek via Huckaby Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Sedona, Arizona.
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Girdner Trail

    10.18 mi / 1076 ft gain
    Girdner Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Sedona, Arizona.
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Hot Loop, Schnebley Hill, Munds Mountain and Jack's Can Trail

    22.75 mi / 3684 ft gain
    Hot Loop, Schnebley Hill, Munds Mountain and Jack's Can Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Sedona, Arizona.
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  • Gold Canyon, Arizona

    Sycamore Basin Trail

    55.55 mi / 7293 ft gain
    Sycamore Basin Trail is an out-and-back trail that is strenuous located near Clarkdale, Arizona.
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Parsons Trail

    7.27 mi / 587 ft gain
    Parsons Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Clarkdale, Arizona.
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  • Coconino County, Arizona

    Hanging Garden OHV Route

    12.14 mi / 1555 ft gain
    Hanging Garden OHV Route is an out-and-back trail in the West Creek Wilderness located near Strawberry, Arizona.
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