Hike of the Week: Rogers Trail near Flagstaff

Mare CzinarJuly 13, 2023
Share This
https://www.phoenixmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RogersTrail2-1280x853.jpg

The 5.4-mile Rogers Trail tethers the event-centric, party atmosphere of Fort Tuthill County Park with the subdued wilds of Rogers Lake Natural Area.

The non-motorized, flowy trail that straddles the open space between the two Coconino County properties has several access points and many opportunities to create short day hikes, long loops or car shuttle excursions.

  • LENGTH: 5.4 miles one-way
  • RATING: moderate
  • ELEVATION:  7,030 – 7,680 feet
  • BEST SEASON: April – November
  • FACILITIES: none

GETTING THERE

  • EAST ACCESS:
  • From Flagstaff, go west on Historic Route 66 to Woody Mountain Road (Forest Road 231) on the left.
  • Go 1.8 miles south to Forest Road 532, turn left and go a few yards to the parking area on the right.
  • Follow the Loop Trail 0.9 mile to connect with Rogers Trail.
  • Woody Mountain Road is washboard-rough but passable by sedan.

ALTERNATE MIDWAY ACCESS POINTS:

  • There’s a 0.3-mile spur path directly across from the entrance to Flagstaff Arboretum (3.7 miles south of Route 66 on Woody Mountain Road) and parking aprons where the trail crosses FR 390A and FR 9026 south of Woody Mountain Road.

WEST ACCESS at ROGERS LAKE:

  • Go 7.8 miles south on Woody Mountain Road to the Gold Digger trailhead.
  • The Two Spot trailhead is located another mile down the road.