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Schultz Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Running trail in Flagstaff, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Schultz Creek 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.
Hills for biking and hiking with vistas and various terrain.
What runners say about Schultz Creek Trailhead
“Absolutely beautiful to hike, low amount of folks if you go early, dogs love it, mainly in the shade the whole hike fantastic 😀”
“Big Bang was pretty well marked- got to the Dry Lake Overlook, and since I didn't do the out and back, got into trouble trying to keep it reasonable to return before dark.”
Incredible trail for mountain biking! It’s a great beginner trail to climb up and then fly downhill on the way down! Very fast and flowy on the descent which is a ton of fun! Gorgeous views as well!
For an out-of-towner, this trail was a little confusing - even after downloading trail route from MTB Project. But my friend and I were able to figure out a route after a short loop. Great trail for intermediate level MTBers. I rode Schultz Creek Trail on my hardtail.
Super fun trail system up here, great connections to pretty much anywhere on the mountain,as well as buffalo park, the pipeline, and the Arizona Trail! Always enjoy biking and hiking from here!
Beautiful scenery, but same issue I have with other Flagstaff trails- the markings. Thought I'd hike the Big Bang trail and make a loop using the Lost Burrito trail. Well, that one was lost, alright.
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely beautiful to hike, low amount of folks if you go early, dogs love it, mainly in the shade the whole hike fantastic 😀”
“After nearly 10 miles and some off trail figuring it out, I made it back to the Schultz Creek parking area.”
“On the plus side, it was enjoyably easy, with a net 1300 ft elevation gain, although pretty mucky from melting snow.”
“Absolutely beautiful to hike, low amount of folks if you go early, dogs love it, mainly in the shade the whole hike fantastic 😀”
“Thought I'd hike the Big Bang trail and make a loop using the Lost Burrito trail.”
“Big Bang was pretty well marked- got to the Dry Lake Overlook, and since I didn't do the out and back, got into trouble trying to keep it reasonable to return before dark.”
Plan your run at Schultz Creek Trailhead
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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