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
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Flagstaff, Arizona
Weatherford Trail to Humphreys Peak
22.94 mi / 5112 ft gainWeatherford Trail to Humphreys Peak is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Flagstaff, Arizona.Read more -
Sedona, Arizona
West Fork Trail
5.06.49 mi / 1102 ft gainThis 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 ...Read more -
Williams, Arizona
Hike the Kelsey Spring/Hog Hill/Dorsey Spring Loop
13.4 mi / 2200 ft gainThis 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...Read more -
Sedona, Arizona
Mescal, Aerie, Cockscomb and Dawa Loop
13.29 mi / 1227 ft gainMescal, Aerie, Cockscomb and Dawa Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sedona, Arizona.Read more -
Sedona, Arizona
Oak Creek via Huckaby Trail
3.07 mi / 548 ft gainOak Creek via Huckaby Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Sedona, Arizona.Read more -
Sedona, Arizona
Girdner Trail
10.18 mi / 1076 ft gainGirdner Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Sedona, Arizona.Read more -
Sedona, Arizona
Hot Loop, Schnebley Hill, Munds Mountain and Jack's Can Trail
22.75 mi / 3684 ft gainHot Loop, Schnebley Hill, Munds Mountain and Jack's Can Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Sedona, Arizona.Read more -
Gold Canyon, Arizona
Sycamore Basin Trail
55.55 mi / 7293 ft gainSycamore Basin Trail is an out-and-back trail that is strenuous located near Clarkdale, Arizona.Read more -
Sedona, Arizona
Parsons Trail
7.27 mi / 587 ft gainParsons Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Clarkdale, Arizona.Read more -
Coconino County, Arizona
Hanging Garden OHV Route
12.14 mi / 1555 ft gainHanging Garden OHV Route is an out-and-back trail in the West Creek Wilderness located near Strawberry, Arizona.Read more