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Griffith Spring Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Flagstaff, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Griffith Spring Trailhead's 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.
Relaxed loop trail through the forest, plus picnic tables and a pond.
What runners say about Griffith Spring Trailhead
“Absolutely beautiful area and an easy, if very slightly hilly, walk with a pond at the bottom on the day I was there.”
“Easy hike, plenty of shade, stream with flowing water”
“Aside from that, it's a lovely, easy hike with very little incline.”
This was a easy loop trail. The scenery is beautiful. The creek wasn't present when I was there but you could see where it runs through. The only thing you have to watch out for is where the trail splits from the loop it leads to a dead end that is worth the extra bit of hike in my opinion.
Very easy trail should you stick to the loop , or you can follow the small stream for up to two miles , will need to crossover at times and keep in mind you will need to go back same way you came if you decide to go the stream route ! Its very beautiful i would call moderate to slightly difficult at worse !
This is a cute little loop less than 30 mins from Flagstaff. It's definitely more of a casual walk than a hike, and took under 45 mins. Dogs are allowed, but must remain on leash. From my experience, most folks do not leash their dogs, so exercise caution with your animals.
A very nice 1.4 mi easy loop. We took the kids (ages 2-11) and dog. There is a clean upgraded portopotty (national park style) in the center of the parking lot. In the spring and summer there is a little creek running through the little canyon.
Trail conditions & character
“It is a cozy, one mile loop, beautiful trail that meanders through a gently sloping wooden area.”
“Absolutely beautiful area and an easy, if very slightly hilly, walk with a pond at the bottom on the day I was there.”
“There is a clean upgraded portopotty (national park style) in the center of the parking lot.”
“Easy hike, plenty of shade, stream with flowing water”
Plan your run at Griffith Spring Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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