Flagstaff
Campbell Mesa Trail System is a series of five interconnected loop hikes. Rubbing elbows with suburbia and a manicured golf course, this trail bundle is easy to access and– believe it or not–actually provides some solitude and decent scenic views.
This mostly flat, mesh of wide paths meanders among massive Ponderosa pines and sunny meadows with views of Elden Mountain, the San Francisco Peaks, Mormon Mountain and Walnut Canyon. Signage at the trailhead (located 300 feet up the road from the parking area) features a detailed map of the matrix including mileage between junctions—making it easy to customize your trek. The system also connects with the 800+-mile Arizona Trail.
LENGTH: 5 loops totaling 11.3 miles
- Anasazi Loop: 2.8 miles
- Continental Loop: 1.9 miles
- Campbell Mesa Loop: 4.9 miles
- Walnut Meadows Loop: 3.9 miles
- Sinagua Loop: 1.4 miles
RATING: easy
ELEVATION: 6,723 – 6,880 feet
GETTING THERE
- From Flagstaff, go east on Interstate 40 (toward Albuquerque) to the Country Club Road exit 201.
- Go 1 mile south (right) to Old Walnut Canyon Road (Forest Road 303), turn east (left) and continue 1 mile to the parking area.
- The trailhead is located roughly 300 feet beyond the gate.
FACILITIES: none
HOURS: n/a
FEE: none
