Chimney

Chimney is part of the Fort Valley Trail System.

Located at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, the Fort Valley Trail System was designed primarily for connecting popular mountain biking trails. This system is a multi-use trail to be used by bicycles, hikers, horses and motorcycles. Several sections of the trail were designed by a local biking organization to provide a more challenging ride for the more experienced mountain bike rider. The trail consists of loops that link with the Schultz Creek, Dry Lake Hill and Mt. Elden trail system.

Fort Valley trail is in the Chimney Springs area, just north of Flagstaff. The area has a gradual sloping terrain that consists of several shallow canyons and sweeping views of the San Francisco Peaks. Ponderosa pine and Gambel oak trees are the primary type of vegetation with New Mexico locust and an occasional hedgehog cactus.

Chimney Trail Statistics:

• Difficulty: Easy
• Length: 1.87 miles
• Trailhead Elevation: 7230 feet
• Elevation Gain/Loss: 115 feet
• Use: All non-motorized from Schultz Trailhead to Schultz Pass road. Open to hike/bike/moto/horse back from Schultz Pass road to Flue trail intersection