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The Best Hiking in Flagstaff

Looking for the best hiking 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 hiking spots in and near Flagstaff

  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Observatory Mesa Trail

    6.51 mi / 823 ft gain
    Observatory Mesa Trail is a 10.3 kilometer moderately trafficked out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Mars Hill Trail

    3.47 mi / 453 ft gain
    Mars Hill Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Frisbee Golf at McPherson's

    1 mi
    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 placements makes this fun for beginners and a challenge...
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Oldham Trail

    6.77 mi / 1086 ft gain
    Oldham Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Buffalo Park Trail

    2.3 mi / 98 ft gain
    Buffalo Park Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Tunnel Spring

    3.6 mi / 417 ft gain
    Tunnel Spring is a loop trail that is dog friendly (on-leash) located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Little America Loop

    2.21 mi / 115 ft gain
    Little America Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Arizona Trail: Fisher Point and Walnut Canyon

    12.07 mi / 810 ft gain
    Arizona Trail: Fisher Point and Walnut Canyon is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Mount Elden Loop via Lookout Road and Schultz Creek Trail

    14.73 mi / 2425 ft gain
    Mount Elden Loop via Lookout Road and Schultz Creek Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Rocky Ridge Loop

    2.17 mi / 279 ft gain
    Rocky Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Rocky Ridge Trail

    5.62 mi / 748 ft gain
    Rocky Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Hike the Soldier's Trail

    5.0
    5.6 mi / 300 ft gain
    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 serious climbs on this hike so you may feel no diffe...
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Hike Fatman's Loop

    5.0
    2.5 mi / 690 ft gain
    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 Flagstaff, beautiful wild flowers, and cool rock format...
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Sunset Trail South to North

    13.85 mi / 4098 ft gain
    Sunset Trail South to North is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Fatmans Loop Trail

    2.46 mi / 604 ft gain
    Fatmans Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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  • Flagstaff, Arizona

    Christmas Tree Trail

    4.06 mi / 469 ft gain
    Christmas Tree Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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