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Campbell Mesa Loop Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 267 Google reviews · Running trail in Flagstaff, Arizona · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Campbell Mesa Loop Trails' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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 Campbell Mesa Loop Trails
“Beautiful scenery, not too hot, not a lot of people - but we also got there early.”
“We hiked right after heavy rain previous day, so we picked an easy trail.”
Wonderful service of hiking trails. We took the Anasazi Trail. 3 mile easy loop. Great views of Mt Elden and other peaks in the San Francisco range. Easy to find. Parking for a dozen cars at least. No public restrooms. Great place for a hike.
We wanted to go to for a little walk/hike when we were staying at the Flagstaff Fairfield Inn and we noticed this place was close so we came here and went around a nice loop close to sunset. We enjoyed the walk and the scenery of the forests. If you're in the area and walk to get some exercise, try it out.
Great beginner mountain biking spot! The trail system provides a great variety of distance, intensity, and loops that is fun for everyone! We love taking our 4 and 1 year old out here because it’s relatively mellow. There are two small technical sections going into the parking lot!
Beautiful trail, easy run, no vehicles. I included a picture from near the trail but not on the trail
Trail conditions & character
“I hiked the Anasazi loop and ended up tacking on the Sinagua loop after for a little boost.”
“No issues parking and a handful of trail options to choose from once you get from the paved path to the trailhead.”
“Beautiful scenery, not too hot, not a lot of people - but we also got there early.”
“Rocky but not hilly, Campbell Mesa trails are a fantastic stroll through a more natural (less dense) part of our high desert forest.”
Plan your run at Campbell Mesa Loop Trails
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefs.usda.gov
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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