Exploring Flagstaff: Best Adventures and Tours

Flagstaff Canyon Day Trip: 1 Hour North of Sedona/1.25 Hours South of Grand Canyon South Rim

Lakeside Picnic/Kayak Rentals

Upper Lake Mary Picnic Area: Enjoy scenic drives, excellent fishing, and wildlife viewing as part of your Flagstaff adventure activities. Google Maps

Best Summertime Hiking Trail

Kachina Trail: This moderate hike showcases the stunning Aspen color change in all of Arizona during October. This trail is popular among those seeking Flagstaff hiking tours, so an early start is recommended. Expect cool temperatures as you traverse the highest peak in Arizona. Google Maps

Best Fall Color Change Hike

Locket Meadow/Inner Basin Trail #29: A moderate to challenging hike that provides an incredible opportunity to see seasonal wildflowers during late Spring and Summer. Look out for large bands of Mullein, Lupine, Verbena, and Sunflowers during monsoon season. Access to the upper parking lot requires a high clearance SUV. Google Maps

Ski Northern AZ/Summertime Chairlift Ride

AZ Snowbowl (Ski/Snowboarding): Visit the highest peak in Arizona for a fantastic day of downhill skiing and snowboarding through late Fall and Winter. Lift Tickets & Nearby Rentals: Peace Outfitters

Wildlife Park to See Bears & Raptors

Bearizona (Located in Nearby Williams, AZ): A fun drive through a wildlife park where you can view bears, deer, falcons, eagles, and other beautiful animals of the region. This is a wonderful and time-efficient activity for your Northern Arizona exploration, especially en route to Grand Canyon South Rim. Google Maps

Learn About Local Plants

The Arboretum at Flagstaff: If you're interested in local botany, this site is perfect for you. Google Maps

Hike a Volcano

Red Mountain Volcano: Hike to a unique cinder cone volcano that erupted over 740,000 years ago! This site resembles Bryce Canyon more than Northern Arizona and is adorned with impressive 1,000ft spires and hoodoos. It's always a great way to escape the crowds, but avoid the site after precipitation due to soft soil and slippery cinders. Google Maps

View the Stars in a "Dark Sky City"

Lowell Observatory: Spend an evening engaged in astronomy and explore the site where Pluto was discovered. Google Maps

Explore Native American Heritage Sites

Wupatki National Monument: This is the largest of all the Sinagua pueblos found above or below the Colorado Plateau. Google Maps

Walnut Canyon National Monument: Walk with the ancients above Walnut Canyon and explore well-preserved cliff dwellings of the Sinagua. Google Maps

Best Private Tours of Flagstaff's National Monuments

Grand Canyon Journeys: Explore five National Monuments in one day from Verde Valley to Flagstaff starting from Sedona.

Best Private Tours of Grand Canyon From Flagstaff

Grand Canyon Journeys: Enjoy a private and customizable sunset tour to Grand Canyon South Rim with award-winning adventure guides.

Largest Meteor Impact Site on Earth

Meteor Crater: The best-preserved meteor impact site on Earth! Google Maps

Best Food & Libations In Flagstaff

Dinner: Josephine's Modern American Bistro, 1899, Beaver Street Brewery

Wine: FLG Terroir Wine Bar & Bistro, Zane Grey Ballroom

Local Breweries: Dark Sky Brewing Company, Beaver Street Brewery, The Lumberyard Brewing Co, Mother Road Brewery Co, Historic Brewing Co, Flagstaff Brewing Co

Live Music/Shows: The Orpheum Theatre

Exploring Arizona Quicklinks

Exploring Scottsdale / Exploring Prescott / Exploring Grand Canyon / Exploring Flagstaff / Exploring Page / Best Hikes in Sedona / Easy Sedona Hikes / Moderate Sedona Hikes / Hard Sedona Hikes / N. AZ Archaeology Sites

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Useful Hiking Links

Flagstaff Ranger District Interactive Map / Snowmobile Map / Flagstaff Camping Information / Flagstaff Fishing Information