Known for its carousel of changing views and ecosystems, the Abineau-Bear Jaw loop is among the most popular hikes in the Flagstaff area.
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Hiking September 2022Whitehorse Lake Trails in the Kaibab National Forest
Matthew JohnsonJune 30, 2021
Located adjacent to several classic hiking destinations it's no wonder these lakeside gems live in unheralded obscurity.
Hiking May 2022Headwaters Trail Hiking in West Clear Creek Wilderness Area
Matthew JohnsonJune 30, 2021
This discombobulated, demolition zone of a trail offers a dour dose of adventure for denizens of danger.
A rough 4-by-4 road that spins off the Bill Williams Mountain Loop gives a taste of what long-distance travel was like back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Today, the preserve is a 126-acre bird and wildlife haven.
The light, porous cinders that put a roll and crunch in your step on the mountain trail that leads to Crater Lake belie the site's fiery origins.
Summer wildflowers put on a spectacular show in Flagstaff's Dry Lake Hills area, and a hike along the Little Elden Trail to Schultz Tank is rich in dozens of colorful blooming varieties.
The Munds Park Trail System offers a varied menu of both ATV and hiker options enhanced with a plethora of eye candy and points of interest.
The russet stone pinnacle known as Red Butte commands the landscape.
Campbell Mesa Trail System is a series of five interconnected loop hikes.
Beneath the lake's glassy surface, crayfish stir up mud and are easy to spot congregating under semi-submerged logs.
Hiking July 2022Hiking the Railroad Grade Trail in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Matthew JohnsonJune 30, 2021
Over its 21-mile course, Railroad Grade Trail passes by five lakes, crosses three streams, and makes a creaky traverse of an old-fashioned trestle bridge.
Located 10 miles south of Flagstaff, Rogers Lake County Natural Area is a 2,250-acre high-elevation wetland within the Colorado Plateau Region.
A drive along Lake Mary Road is a dramatic tour of Arizona's Plateau Lakes region and the high-country woodlands of Coconino National Forest.
Hiking August 2022Hiking the Indian Springs Trail in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Matthew JohnsonJune 30, 2021
Late summer in Arizona's White Mountains is prime time for wildflower viewing.