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Arizona Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Flagstaff, Arizona · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Arizona Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

What runners say about Arizona Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (13 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

You can park right off the main road next to to train crossing and walk to location or drive along train next to train tracks till you get to the 2 tunnels. Hiking trail can go in either direction. Uphill will take you along train tracks and has some very cool views.

★★★★★ — Ulises , Oct 2024

Took my 11 year old son on a mountain bike trip up to snow bowl in flagstaff. We had never been but the road at the base of the mountain was filled with mountain bikers willing to help guide us to where we needed to go.

★★★★★ — Jesse , Sep 2022

Love everything about this trail . We love hiking in beautiful Flagstaff. Have a blessed day.

★★★★★ — Ally , Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 13 reviews →

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Where to find Arizona Trail

Arizona National Scenic Trail, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.