Flagstaff, Arizona sits at 7,000 feet in Northern Arizona, surrounded by public lands that make outdoor recreation a central part of daily life. Nestled within the world’s largest Ponderosa pine forest, the city is bordered by the Coconino National Forest, the Navajo Nation, Arizona State Trust lands, and an extensive system of protected open space.
A high-elevation, low-humidity climate creates five distinct seasons, from snowy winters and spring winds to summer monsoons and long, sunny autumns. This varied weather supports year-round hiking, cycling, and exploration across forests, meadows, and high desert landscapes.
Flagstaff’s trail network includes more than 50 miles of multi-use paths in the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS), along with single-track trails and two routes of the Arizona National Scenic Trail passing through the city. Wildlife is abundant, from elk and deer to forest birds and high-country species, all beneath the dramatic skyline of the San Francisco Peaks, home to Humphreys Peak—the highest point in Arizona.
A high-elevation, low-humidity climate creates five distinct seasons, from snowy winters and spring winds to summer monsoons and long, sunny autumns. This varied weather supports year-round hiking, cycling, and exploration across forests, meadows, and high desert landscapes.
Flagstaff’s trail network includes more than 50 miles of multi-use paths in the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS), along with single-track trails and two routes of the Arizona National Scenic Trail passing through the city. Wildlife is abundant, from elk and deer to forest birds and high-country species, all beneath the dramatic skyline of the San Francisco Peaks, home to Humphreys Peak—the highest point in Arizona.
This gallery contains some of my favorite Flagstaff images that are available as downloads and fine art prints. To view the gallery, click here or on the photo collage above. When you are in the gallery, click on a thumbnail to enlarge an image. To navigate the images click on the arrows. To see the captions click on the (i) symbol.
