Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Flagstaff – Buffalo Park loop from Northland Preparatory Academy

Flagstaff – Buffalo Park loop from Northland Preparatory Academy

Easy

4.9

(9012)

18,010

riders

Flagstaff – Buffalo Park loop from Northland Preparatory Academy

01:21

22.5km

150m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.03 km

Flagstaff

Highlight • Settlement

The beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff is not to be missed. Here you can find everything your hiking heart desires. There's an affordable hostel with super-fast WiFi, an REI store, a big Walmart, numerous restaurants, and even a movie theater on the east end of town. But the best thing about Flagstaff is the brewery district, where you can sample every flavor of locally brewed beer imaginable.

Tip by

4.10 km

Downtown Flagstaff

Highlight • Settlement

Flagstaff was founded in 1876 and translates as much as flagpole. The exact origin is interpreted in different ways, but all stories revolve around a central element: a single spruce, freed from its branches, was used as a flagpole. Some say that a group of settlers raised the American flag here on the anniversary of independence, others speak of marking a trade route. In 1881 the railroad came through the small town and with it the upswing. The University of Northern Arizona opened in 1899, making Flagstaff the unofficial capital of northern Arizona. It wasn't just Route 66 that brought tourists to the city. Since the early 20th century, the Flagstaff surrounding 7 natural wonders Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, Walnut Canyon, Wupatki National Monument, Sunset Crater National Monument and the San Francisco Peaks were known across the country, giving the city the nickname "City of 7 Wonders." "brought in. Even after Route 66 was stopped, tourists continued to come to the city. In summer the Grand Canyon visitors, in winter numerous skiers who wagged the slopes down to San Francisco Peak, where you can also find Arizona's highest mountain: Humphreys Peak at 3851.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.55 km

Karen Cooper Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Karen Cooper Trail leads you along the outskirts of Flagstaff, along the Rio de Flag and little parks.

Tip by

8.88 km

Open Space on the Karen Cooper Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The most northern section of the Karen Cooper Trail passes through Cheshire Park, which backs up to a fair bit of Open Space. This is a popular spot for people walking their dogs or people looking for some quiet green space.

Tip by

10.6 km

Sunflower Field Near Flagstaff City Reservoirs

Highlight • Natural

10.7 km

Flagstaff North Reservoir Water Treatment Plant

Highlight • Structure

16.7 km

Old Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Old Duck Pond is a peaceful pond found along the Flagstaff Urban Trail System, with a wide diversity of resident birds and ducks. The paved path runs along Buffalo Park, and is a smooth, flat trail with views of the meadows, Elden Mountain, and Mount Humphreys in the background.

Tip by

16.9 km

Buffalo Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Buffalo Park is a really popular park in Flagstaff. The main loop in the park is a couple miles, pretty flat, and smooth enough for wheelchairs and strollers. There are views of both Elden Mountain and Mount Humphreys, and you can access a bunch of other hiking and biking trails (including the Arizona Trail) from the trails in the park.

Tip by

22.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.35 km

2.88 km

2.60 km

1.75 km

155 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

4.39 km

2.46 km

2.17 km

491 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (2,200 m)

Lowest point (2,080 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 13 July

29°C

17°C

47 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

A-1 Mountain and Route 66 Trail Loop

04:12h

50.5km

410m

Hard

4.0

Karen Cooper Trailhead – Downtown Flagstaff loop from Flagstaff

04:10h

52.5km

490m

Hard

Buffalo Park – Historical Route 66 loop from Flagstaff Mall

05:15h

73.9km

720m

Moderate

5.0

Hart Prairie Road loop from Taylor Tank

03:26h

40.7km

430m

Hard

Buffalo Park – Flagstaff loop from Northland Preparatory Academy

03:42h

51.0km

500m

Moderate

4.7

Flagstaff – Buffalo Park loop from Northern Arizona University

01:30h

23.7km

170m

Easy

4.7

Flagstaff – Buffalo Park loop from Northland Preparatory Academy

01:21h

22.5km

150m

Hard

Double Springs Campground – Old Railroad Track loop from Kachina Village

05:53h

75.4km

750m

Hard

Elden Mountain Lookout Tower – Downtown Flagstaff loop from Flagstaff

02:56h

31.7km

770m

Moderate

Walnut Meadow Trail loop from Peaceful Valley Memorial Park

01:22h

17.8km

160m

Hard

Historical Route 66 – Flagstaff loop from Coconino High School

06:06h

87.7km

620m

Moderate

Karen Cooper Trailhead – Downtown Flagstaff loop from Flagstaff

02:17h

32.8km

310m

Flagstaff – Buffalo Park loop from Northland Preparatory Academy

Flagstaff

Downtown Flagstaff

Karen Cooper Trailhead

Open Space on the Karen Cooper Trail

Sunflower Field Near Flagstaff City Reservoirs

Flagstaff North Reservoir Water Treatment Plant

Old Duck Pond

Buffalo Park

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️