Outdoor Science and Learning
Learn from archaeological sites, interpretive sites, and visitor centers.
Interpretive Areas/Exhibits
Visit archaeological and nature sites with self-guided walks or ranger-guided tours.
Visitor Centers
Get information, maps, books, and even souvenirs. Some centers feature exhibits, activities, and learning programs.
Visitor Programs
Learn more about the Forest and its flora, fauna, history, people, and resources by participating in walks, hikes, talks, and demonstrations.
Search for Outdoor Science and Learning Opportunities
A. B. Young Trail No. 100
The A. B. Young Trail leaves from the southernmost end of the Bootlegger Picnic Area. Take steps down to the creek, find a suitable place to "boulder hop" or wade the stream, cross the creek and find…
Airport Loop Trails
Airport Loop (Table Top Mountain #210)The trail circles the upper slope of Airport Mesa (Table Top Mountain), described clockwise here. There is no shade until reaching the last mile where it is…
Anasazi Loop Trail
The Anasazi Loop Trail is one of five loops within the Campbell Mesa Loop Trails System, and it shortcuts the west end of Campbell Mesa Loop Trail to make a 2.7-mile sub-loop out of Campbell Mesa…
Arizona Snowbowl
Site Open
Arizona Snowbowl, located on Coconino National Forest land and operating under a special-use permit, offers exciting runs down Arizona's highest mountain as a full-service downhill ski area.
Ashurst Lake
Site Open
The Ashurst Lake boat launch, located on the west side of the lake, is open as weather permits, and allows water access for fishing, paddling and other activities.
Ashurst Lake Campground
Site Open
Ashurst Lake Campground (and its sister site, Forked Pine Campground) rests on the shores of Ashurst Lake, which has good opportunities for fishing and watersports.
Baldwin Trail No. 191
Baldwin Trail is one of several trails that have Cathedral Rock as their centerpiece (including H.T. Trail and Templeton Trails). They are very scenic, but mostly un-shaded and can be very hot in…
Banjo Bill Picnic Site
Site Closed
Few places offer a more scenic setting for a picnic than Oak Creek Canyon. Home of a bubbling brook that flows through a lush green oasis framed by towering red rock cliffs and buttes, this…
Bear Mountain Trail No. 54
The strenuous hike to the top of the mountain is mostly unshaded, steep, and difficult in places. The trail ascends over 1,800 feet in elevation over the 2.3-mile hike to the top of Bear Mountain.…
Bear Sign Trail No. 59
An infrequently used trail that has a true remote feel. It is shady, and can be hiked in summer. Begin on Dry Creek Trail. Its signed trailhead is west of the parking area across a wash. The trail…