Coconino County, Arizona
Top Spots in and near Coconino County
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Flagstaff, Arizona
Hike the Two-Spot Loop Trail
2.5 mi / 100 ft gainThis loop trail has two different starting points. You can start at the south end of Rogers Lake (which is what I did) or the north end. I hike in a clockwise direction. This is recommended if you are hiking in the late afternoon as I did. The sun will be at your back during the section that has ...Read more -
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Sunset Hike the Cape Royal Trail
0.8 miThis is a very easy "hike" at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The drive itself is a little long and winding (keep your eye out for deer that bolt across the narrow road, especially at night), but the easy walk that takes you through a plethora of marked, detailed desert life completed by the ...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Shoshone Point
5.02.14 mi / 100 ft gainA two mile round trip and relatively fast hike, Shoshone Point lies only about a mile from the parking lot and is an easy hike along a dirt road to a stunning vista. The trailhead is on Desert View Dr (Highway 64) about 3.5 miles east of the junction of highways 180 and 64. Look for the trail on ...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Backpack the Grand Canyon's South Rim
5.030.1 mi / 4541 ft gainIf you want to see the real Grand Canyon, this is it. The 3 day backpacking will take you down into the canyon to where few people visit. Although the South Kaibab trail is steep, has no shade cover and water and the views are gorgeous. It is best to start from the South Kaibab, hike down to the ...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Hike South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge
5.02.88 mi / 1158 ft gainTo access the trailhead, you must take a shuttle in. There is not parking next to the trailhead because the parking lot is very small. From the trailhead you cascade down several steep switchbacks and continue on until you reach Ooh Ah point. Ooh Ah point is a great place for a wide or panoramic ...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Phantom Ranch via the South Kaibab & Bright Angel Loop
5.021.58 mi / 4314 ft gainThere are many ways in and out of the Grand Canyon but the most popular loop is to descend from the South Rim, heading down the steeper South Kaibab Trail and returning up via the easier Bright Angel Trail. Your adventure starts early to beat the sun (and get the views). After getting your permi...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Run Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in the Grand Canyon
5.040.79 mi / 11000 ft gainThis run is an extreme adventure and requires lots of planning and training. The risk for injury or heat related illness is high, so take precautions and don't run alone. Group sizes of 12-30 require a $175 permit from the NPS. These trails are popular with runners, hikers, and backpackers; pl...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Cremation Canyon via South Kaibab Trailhead
10.43 mi / 3973 ft gainThe Grand Canyon is over 277 miles long and is full of unique geological formations in all sorts of colors. One of the most striking aspects of the Grand Canyon is its immense scale and the dynamic landscapes it has to offer. There's something about it that makes it extremely difficult to fully c...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Utah Flats via Cremation Canyon
4 mi / 2527 ft gainNote: The spot on the map is the beginning of the hike into Cremation Canyon Campground. For the full report on getting there, check out this adventure. Heading out of the campsite at Cremation Canyon, look for hints of a trail where you will scramble up, following other boot prints and cairns t...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
South Kaibab Trail to Tip Off
4.08.86 mi / 5000 ft gainThe late Fall turned out to be the perfect time to visit the Grand Canyon. You still run into a number of people tripping over rocks with selfie sticks, but we had no trouble finding peace and serenity on distant overlooks and throughout the trails. We arrived around 4 pm on a Saturday after 21...Read more -
Winslow, Arizona
Ruins of Two Guns
These old ruins on the side of old route 66 in the town of Two Guns Arizona. The ruins themselves are very photogenic and worth a stop at. Be careful of snakes and the structural dangers of old ruins. This is a fun stop along the side of the highway to take photographs and watch the sunset.Read more -
Winslow, Arizona
Apache Death Cave
0.42 mi / 23 ft gain...Just off Highway 40 in-between Flagstaff and Winslow Arizona, sits an abandoned ghost town called "Two Guns". I can't tell you how many times I've driven on the 40 (East or West) and had no idea this was here. This time around I made it a priority to stop and check this place out. For anyone t...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Camp at Pine Grove Campground
Pine Grove Campground in Flagstaff Arizona is a hidden gem. Upper and Lower Lake Mary, Ashurst, Marshall and Kinnikinick lakes are nearby and can provide ample recreational activities.The campsites are clean and have all the luxurious amenities (Coin-operated showers, tables, fire rings and cooki...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Bike the Hermit Road at the Grand Canyon
5.018.4 mi / 50 ft gainThe Hermit Road, originally built by early pioneers and then improved by the Santa Fe Railroad, winds along the Canyon’s rim for 7 miles. It boasts some of the grandest views along the South Rim of Grand Canyon and is your best opportunity to see the river and its rapids from the rim. This is the...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Camp at Ashurst Lake
Ashurst Lake is South East of Flagstaff and not too far from Mormon Lake. It's an easy drive that any car can do. There is a a short section of well-maintained dirt road. Keep in mind the current fire regulations for the area as well as the lake's water level if you're panning to launch your boat...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Camp at Mather Campground, Grand Canyon NP
4.5Mather campground provides forest camping at its best while visiting the beautiful South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Spacious RV, tent, group and even horse sites are available in this well kept facility. The area also provides clean restrooms, water, dump station and showers (additional cost) if yo...Read more