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Veit Springs Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 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 Veit Springs 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.
Popular area with kid-friendly hiking trails, bouldering, and petroglyphs.
What runners say about Veit Springs Trailhead
“Main trail has some minor grades in sections but overall very well maintained and accessible to young families.”
“It is beautiful up there any time of year (but especially in the Fall) and it's never really crowded which is awesome.”
“Trailhead and trail were clearly marked.”
“Easy hike, took our dog and clean up bag, although not needed.”
This was a great hike! It was not too strenuous or overbearing for young or old people. The views are spectacular and we went right after it rained and there are mushrooms everywhere. Green grass everywhere and raindrops resting on the fallen leaves each step.
Nice high elevation hike. HOWEVER at onset of hike know the trail is poorly marked and it's very easy to mistakenly walk straight ahead from the parking area and miss the hard right turn you need to stay on the trail, because there are two trails.
Beautiful and easy hike for families with kids. Dog friendly. Cool hike to check out the aspen fall leaves and take some great pictures. The spring and cabin ruins is located to the left of the cabin site sign not beyond the sign. The hike loops around back to the start.
Love this hike... Don't tell anyone! Easy, quick, lots of variety in plants and trees and rocks and views... Better than spending money on the gondola ride at snowbowl
Trail conditions & character
“You always knew which direction you needed to be facing to find your way back to the trailhead.”
“It is beautiful up there any time of year (but especially in the Fall) and it's never really crowded which is awesome.”
“*The trail was fairly marked and if you just let go and follow the actual markers -and maybe the(memorized) recommendations from online- you'll be fine.”
“Easy hike, took our dog and clean up bag, although not needed.”
Plan your run at Veit Springs 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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