Sycamore Canyon

Flagstaff and drops into a side drainage of Walnut Canyon. Another great place to pick it up is just north of the San Francisco Peaks near Bismark Lake. Visit www.aztrail.org.

15. Flagstaff Extreme

Flagstaff Extreme is a high-in-the-pines series of rope and obstacle courses that are both fun and challenging. Located in Fort Tuthill County Park about five miles south of Flagstaff, the attraction features four main adventure courses of varying skill levels. Flagstaff extreme also features an area designed for younger participants. Visit www. flagstaffextreme.com to learn more about the course’s new COVID-19 protocols.

16. Biking Mount Elden and Dry Lake Hills

Flagstaff boasts incredible biking in the San Francisco Peaks, namely the Mount Elden and Dry Lake Hills area. Many mountain biking masters test their skills on such trails as the Rocky Ridge Trail, the Sunset Trail, the Schultz Creek Trail and the Oldham Trail. They make for some of the wildest and most challenging mountain-bike riding around. Learn more at www.fs.usda.gov/ coconino.

17. Rock Climbing

The Flagstaff area boasts some of the best rock climbing and bouldering sites in Arizona. All that exposed face calls out to climbers who travel from around the country to take on the challenges here. Flagstaff boasts some popular destinations such as Priest Draw, Canyon Vista (known locally as “The Pit”) and up on Mount Elden. To get advice on where to go, inquire at one of the gear shops such as the indoor climbing gym Flagstaff Climbing Center at www.flagstaffclimbing.com.

18. Kendrick Watchable Wildlife Park

The loop at Kendrick Watchable Wildlife Park is a family-friendly feature for its ease of access and use—and it featuures signs to share the story of the local forests. Across from Chapel of the Holy Dove (another unique landmark worth checking out) and featuring views of Kendrick Peak, this scenic area features a paved quarter-mile trail great for strollers and wheelchairs. Another, more rustic trail triples the length of the walk. Learn more by calling (928) 526-0866.

19. Arizona Nordic Village

During the winter, Arizona Nordic Village is a popular attraction for cross-country skiers. In the summer, the center maintains a series of yurts, which offer an experience somewhere between staying in a cabin and camping. It’s located about 15 miles north of Flagstaff on U.S. 180, putting it close to all kinds of forest trails and attractions. Visit www.arizonanordicvillage.com.

20. Sandys Canyon

A canyon complex south of Flagstaff offers solitude and wildness not far from the city limits. The Sandys Canyon Trail intersects with the Arizona Trail and offers a myriad of exploring options among the limestone cliffs. Canyon Vista Campground also provides one of the closest designated forest campgrounds to the city. Take Lake Mary Road six miles and it’s on the left. Get more details at the Peaks Ranger District at (928) 525-0886.

21. Flagstaff Urban Trail System

The Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS) provides a city-wide network of more than 50 miles of non-motorized trails perfect for biking, running and walking. www.