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Recreation in and around Flagstaff, Arizona
Lockett Meadow is a popular camping area.
Trails lead into the Inner Basin of the San Francisco Peaks 800 x 583 
Ken Herkenhoff cross-country skiing around the San Francisco Peaks, 630 x 800 
Hiking the San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff, Arizona 600 x 800 There are endless recreation opportunities year-round right in Flagstaff's backyard. Surrounded by the Coconino National Forest, outdoor enthusiasts can be hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, off-roading, skiing, or a wide variety of other activities all within a few minutes of town.
Many Flagstaff residents take advantage of indoor facilities to stay in shape for their favorite sports during the off-season at various athletic facilities around the city. Sedona, just a 30 to 45 minute drive to the south, offers spectacular scenery and a wide range activities. At 4,500 feet elevation, Sedona offers slightly warmer temperatures making it a popular destination for Flagstaff residents during the winter. Sedona features hiking trails, golf courses, air tours, tourist activities, entertainment, and shopping.
Also nearby are a wealth of fascinating places to explore some of the fascinating sights of Northern Arizona, less than two hours away.
Regionally, there simply endless recreational possibilities. Flagstaff is centrally placed in the Southwest, providing wonderful opportunities for weekend getaways and long vacations. Two to Three Hour Drive Four to Five Hour Drive
Six to Seven Hour Drive 
Sunset over the San Francisco Peaks, Arizona 800 x 629 
Bike race around Mormon Lake, Flagstaff, Arizona 800 x 576 
San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff, Arizona 800 x 600 
Autumn in the San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff, Arizona 800 x 543 .jpg)
Fall color, Flagstaff, Arizona 800 x 539 
Climbing at the rock climbing gym, downtown Flagstaff, Arizona 486 x 800 
Sunset Crater seen from Bonito Park, Flagstaff, Arizona 600 x 800 
Sunset Crater, Flagstaff, Arizona 800 x 629 
Wupatki National Monument 800 x 222 
Stuart Sides, Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon 800 x 491 
Along Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon 800 x 492 
Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon 573 x 800 
Hiking in Red Rock Country, Sedona, Arizona 600 x 800 
Red Rock Country, Sedona, Arizona 800 x 600 
Hiking in Red Rock Country, Sedona, Arizona 600 x 800 
Cathedral Rock, Sedona, Arizona 600 x 800 
Red Rock Country, Sedona, Arizona 800 x 600 
Fay Canyon, Sedona, Arizona 800 x 600 
Lake Powell, 800 x 470 
Boating the Canyons of the Escalante, Lake Powell 800 x 600 
Cathedral in the Desert, Lake Powell 600 x 800 
Exploring slot canyons, Utah 600 x 800 
Exploring the canyons of the Escalante River, Lake Powell 600 x 800 
Rafting the San Juan River, Utah 800 x 600 
USGS Scientist Kevin Mullins (now retired) takes his geology class on a field
trip of the San Francisco Volcanic Field 800 x 600 
Devil's Bridge, Sedona, Arizona 600 x 800 
Storm rolling in over Lockett Meadow, San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff, Arizona 800 x 386 
USGS geologist giving a talk on the rim of Meteor Crater, Arizona, photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, USGS 800 x 533 
Meteor Crater, Arizona photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, USGS 800 x 533 
San Francisco Peaks seen from Bonito Park, Sunset Crater National Park 800 x 600
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