Flagstaff Loop Trail route

near Flagstaff, AZ

44.3 miles

Distance

3,008 ft

Climb

-3,057 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

-49 ft

Altitude change

6,634 ft

Altitude min

7,155 ft

Altitude start

7,106 ft

Altitude end

-59.2%

Grade max

48.5%

Grade min

19 miles

Distance climb

19 miles

Distance down

6 miles

Distance flat

Please note that at the time of this writing (May, 2019) that the Schultz Creek and Rocky Ridge trails are closed for logging. Please start at Buffalo Park and ride north on the AZT until you turn right on Pipeline road.

The goal of the Flagstaff Loop Trail is to provide an exceptional multi-use, non-motorized recreational experience close to the urban fringe. The trail will offer improved connectivity within our community while providing a safe and inviting transportation alternative.

When completed the 42 mile trail will circumnavigate Flagstaff, providing access from all areas of the city. The concept is that of an outer wheel surrounding Flagstaff, with the linking trails acting as spokes entering the city (the Flagstaff Urban Trail System). The wheel will then link to the communities outside the city limits and to the network of Forest Service trails, including the Arizona National Scenic Trail. The Loop Trail will utilize a variety of Forest Service trails, abandoned roads, the Flagstaff Urban Trail System, State Land department trail easements and the Arizona Trail.

source: Flagstaff Loop Trail - FBO

Detailed Description

Flagstaff Loop Trail is a 44 mile popular intermediate route located near Flagstaff Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 45 trails. This route climbs 3,008 ft with a max elevation of 7,444 ft then descends -3,057 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Feb 9, 2026)
Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Feb 9, 2026)

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Stats

Distance

44 miles
Avg time

9 hr 10 min
Altitude min

6,634 ft
Altitude start

7,155 ft
Altitude end

7,106 ft
Climb

3,008 ft
Descent

-3,057 ft
Grade max

-59.2%
Grade min

48.5%
Distance climb

19 miles
Distance down

19 miles
Distance flat

6 miles

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Trails in Route

	Schultz Creek				2,651 ft
	Rocky Ridge Trail				2 miles
	AZT- Lower Oldham Trail				1,729 ft
	Easy Oldham				2,907 ft
	Pipeline Road				1 mile
	Pipeline (Lower)				3,409 ft
	Pipeline Road				69 ft
	Middle Tier				302 ft
	Forces Of Nature				2 miles
	Christmas Tree				2 miles
	AZT - Sandy Seep				1 mile
	AZT - Mt Elden				4 miles
	Flagstaff Loop				5,052 ft
	Campbell Mesa				2 miles
	Flagstaff Loop (SE)				5 miles
	Flagstaff Loop				4 miles
	Skunk Canyon				4,459 ft
	Flagstaff Loop (Lake Mary)				1 mile
	Lake Mary Connector				128 ft
	Flagstaff Loop (Airport)				2 miles
	Soldiers Trail				3,681 ft
	Soldiers Trail				2,070 ft
	Flagstaff Loop - Fort Tuthill				338 ft
	Flagstaff Loop - Fort Tuthill				781 ft
	Soldiers Trail				1,762 ft
	Flagstaff Loop - West				2 miles
	Fsr 532				551 ft
	FUTS - Railroad Springs Trail				338 ft
	FUTS - Tunnel Springs				2 miles
	Flagstaff Loop (Observatory Mesa)				2 miles

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Riding area

Flagstaff
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Hard
Ridelogs

1

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trail	date	description
Schultz Creek	Jul 10, 2026 @ 8:59am (America/Phoenix) 1 day
Campbell Mesa	Jul 9, 2026 @ 11:31am (America/Phoenix) 2 days
Flagstaff Loop	Jul 9, 2026 @ 11:31am (America/Phoenix) 2 days
AZT - Mt Elden	Jul 9, 2026 @ 11:31am (America/Phoenix) 2 days
Flagstaff Loop - Fort Tuthill	Jun 7, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/Phoenix) Jun 7, 2026	Very dusty.