Outdoor Adventures & Things to Do in Flagstaff, AZ

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Cycling

Butler Road

Hiking

O'Leary Peak Trail - Hiking

Climbing

Priest Draw - Climbing

Hiking

Pumpkin Trail - Hiking

Flagstaff Activities

About Flagstaff

Outdoor adventures in Flagstaff are waiting! RootsRated’s local experts explore the very best destinations for hiking, trail running, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, paddling and more. Whether you are searching for a quick outing or a multi-day adventure, RootsRated has an insider’s look at the top trails and destinations Flagstaff has to offer.

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Mountain Biking

Schultz Creek Trail

From Downtown

18.4 miles

Difficulty

2 of 5 diamonds

Flat Water Paddling

Blue Ridge Reservoir - Flat Water Paddling

From Downtown

51.4 miles

Difficulty

2 of 5 diamonds

Backpacking/Camping

End of the World - Backpacking/Camping

From Downtown

16.8 miles

Difficulty

1 of 5 diamonds

The Gnarliest Canyons in America

by Ethan Shaw

From the Appalachians to the Sierra Nevada, here's a look at some of the gnarliest canyons on the continent. What's your pick of the litter?
7 Days in the Grand Canyon State: The Ultimate Arizona Road Trip

by Cinnamon Janzer

With stops at the Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and the Kaibab National Forest, here's how to have the ultimate Arizona road trip.
4 Must-Visit Swimming Holes Near Flagstaff

by Jessica Martin

With the recent floods near Flagstaff, many favorite swimming destinations have been washed out, but these 4 lesser-known spots are perfect for cooling off.
Chavez Ranch Creek

by Jessica Martin

Plenty of Flagstaff locals head to Slide Rock or Fossil Creek, but Chavez Ranch Creek may just be the best place to beat the heat.
Hiking in the Grand Canyon: An Insider’s Guide

by RootsRated

Seeing the Grand Canyon is a bucket-list dream for many people, but truly experiencing the overwhelming landscape means more than standing at an overlook on the rim. You must take the next step, leave the pavement, and actually enter the canyon.
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