Recreation
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The Flagstaff Ranger District encompasses 849,249 acres of National Forest lands around the Flagstaff area, from Mormon Lake and Anderson Mesa to north of the San Francisco Peaks.
At 506,840 acres, the Mogollon Rim Ranger District is a rugged escarpment that forms the southern limit of the Colorado Plateau.
The Red Rock Ranger District includes 487,519 acres of magnificent splendor.
Nine of the 43 Arizona Trail passages weave in and out of the Coconino National Forest.
The 18,960-acre Kachina Peaks Wilderness was established as a Wilderness Area in 1984 and is located on the Coconino National Forest's Flagstaff Ranger District.
Kendrick Mountain Wilderness encompasses Kendrick Peak, one of the many peaks of the vast San Francisco mountain volcanic field located on the Coconino Plateau in north-central Arizona.
The 252,500 acres of the Mazatzal Wilderness Area span across both the Coconino and Tonto national forests.
Recreation
Arizona Nordic Village
Site Open
Arizona Nordic Village, located on Coconino National Forest land and operating under a special use permit, features a host of activities for every season.
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.
Around the Peaks Loop
Site Open
This drive takes you all the way around Arizona's highest mountain, winding through a land of pine forests and aspen groves, open prairies and rustic homesteads. Anytime is a good time to enjoy this…
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 Closed
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.
Aspen Nature Lollipop Trail No. 73
Aspen Nature Lollipop Trail affords unhindered views of the volcanic field to the west and the Grand Canyon to the north.
AZT - Weatherford Spur Trail No. 87GG
AZT - Weatherford Spur serves as a connector from the Schultz Tank Trailhead to the Little Elden trail, bypassing the need to walk around Schultz Tank.
AZT Connector
Site Open
The AZT Connector is part of the Campbell Mesa Trail System.The various loops offer a wide variety of seasonal wildflowers, many examples of local birdlife, and frequent wildlife sightings.…
AZT Fort Valley
Site Open
AZT Fort Valley Trail is part of the Fort Valley Trail System and Schultz Tank Trail System.Located at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, the Fort Valley Trail System was designed primarily for…
Babe Haught Trail No. 43
This trail was built by pioneer "Babe" Haught and used to pack supplies from Winslow over the Mogollon Rim. Species of wildlife found in the vicinity include deer, elk, wild turkey, squirrel and…