3.6 miles
Distance
246 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:27:04
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  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Flagstaff
    , Arizona
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #113062 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3597 in Trail Running
    • #21135 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    City of Flagstaff

The Karen Cooper Trail begins at Wheeler Park in downtown Flagstaff and generally follows the Rio de Flag for several miles to the Cheshire neighborhood in the far northwest corner of town. Along the way the trail passes through a variety of natural areas, including willow-lined riparian wetlands, stands of mature Ponderosa pines, and rock outcroppings, and oak thickets. At times the trail also opens to magnificent views of the San Francisco Peaks.

Other highlights along the trail include the historic Townsite neighborhood at the southern end; and Francis Short Pond, a small picturesque reservoir that is frequented by a variety of waterfowl. Toward the north end, the trail follows of the rim of the steep, rock-walled canyon of the Rio de Flag for a short time.

In April of 2011, the Flagstaff City Council renamed this trail to honor Karen Cooper, a City Council member from 2000 to 2008 who passed away in 2010.

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More Stats for FUTS - Karen Cooper Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    216 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,909 ft
  • Altitude max
    7,125 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,909 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,126 ft
  • Grade
    1.1%
  • Grade max
    -4.8%
  • Grade min
    25.4%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    1,385 ft
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
  • Avg time
    00:27:04
  • Avg reverse time
    00:15:59
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on Apr 6, 2023
Snow Covered
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      FUTS - Karen... Trail Reports

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      Apr 6, 2023 @ 7:33pm
      Apr 6, 2023
      Top section near Cheshire still has significant snow in shady areas. Walkable but not for most bikes.
      May 27, 2022 @ 4:24pm
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      Mar 27, 2022 @ 2:04pm
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      Mar 27, 2022 @ 2:04pm
      Mar 27, 2022
      Aug 3, 2020 @ 3:27pm
      Aug 3, 2020
      Dry gravel and partial paved trail with canal (no water yet) to one side and lush landscapes on the other.
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