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Snowmobile Information
The Flagstaff Ranger District can be a great place to enjoy your snowmobile. Much of the district is open to over snow motorized travel provided there is adequate snow coverage as to not cause natural resource damage. There are some areas, such as wilderness, that are closed to all motorized travel. Please refer to the Over-Snow Motor Vehicle Use Map. Be alert for dog sledders, cross country skiers and other winter sport enthusiasts.
During winter months many of the forest roads are closed to motorized use, with the exception of over snow vehicles such as snowmobiles. With gates to many forest roads closed this can provide some difficulty accessing the forest in some areas. Suggested parking areas provided on this page will likely have closed/locked gates to negotiate and some areas are not plowed for parking.
These areas are home to elk, deer, coyote, porcupine, squirrels and other animals. Keep in mind that these animals need to conserve energy over the long winter months. Chasing animals, needlessly revving engines and other similar behavior uses valuable energy reserves of the animals, risks your well-being and lessens your outdoor experience. Enjoy wildlife from a distance and ride responsibly.
Parking Information
NORTH of Flagstaff access areas:
Keep in mind, the area north of Flagstaff of Highway 180 is popular with all winter enthusiasts especially on weekends. Consider a weekday trip as parking can be difficult.
- Highway 180 north from Flagstaff 15 miles to FR 794.
- Highway 180 north from Flagstaff 18 miles to Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Trail.
SOUTH of Flagstaff access areas:
- Exit 322 (Munds Park) off Interstate 17 and follow the road (FS Road 240, Pinewood Blvd.) east through town 2.2 miles to the parking area on the left.
- Mormon Lake Lodge. Take Lake Mary Road 27.8 miles south of the I-17 interchange on Lake Mary Road, turn right at the second Mormon Lake Village turnoff and travel about 2 miles to the lodge. You may travel north or south from the lodge to access the national forest. (FS Road 240 and 219, respectively).
- Exit 333 (Mountainaire) off Interstate 17 and travel 0.1 miles towards Mountainaire, turn right on FS Road 700 for limited parking.
- FS Road 132. Limited parking available. Take Lake Mary Road 5.7 miles south of the I-17 interchange, then right on FS Road 132 for 3.3 miles to the parking area.