Flagstaff is a smallish city, with a grid-like street system and widespread, well-kept sidewalks. Composing a DIY run in the downtown area is easy to do, but we’ve put together a 4 mile tour of central Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University that includes street art, commercial areas, and cute downtown residences. The route starts out near the Amtrak station on San Francisco Street and heads north to Heritage Square. Turn LEFT onto Birch Ave, then cross LEFT again onto Sitgreaves in front of the library. Turn LEFT onto Aspen, then RIGHT onto Beaver Street. When you reach the University, use Dupont to cross over to Knowles. Follow Knoles south through campus then turn LEFT onto McConnell past the Skydome. Then, turn LEFT onto San Francisco to return to the start.
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- 4 miles
- 89 feet
- Flagstaff Amtrak Station
- Amtrak Train/Bus Stop
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Flagstaff, US
6:30 pm,
Jun 23, 2026
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Other Routes in Flagstaff, AZ
The FUTS network boasts over 50 miles of multi-use paths across the city. Highlights including Sinclair Wash and Thorpe Park, both of which are scenic and have options for a flat or hillier run.
Buffalo Park is one of the best running routes in Flagstaff, with two miles of wide, easy-going dirt trail and great views from the top of McMillan Mesa. Combination of open grasslands and woods. Good options to add on.
The best pavement running option in Flagstaff is scenic Lake Mary Road, which goes on for well over 50 miles. The most scenic section is the 5 mile stretch along Lake Mary, located about 13 miles south of town.
A quiet dirt road with lots of rolling hills remains open and plowed in wintry weather. Most runners do an out and back from the Arboretum at Flagstaff.
Flagstaff has amazing trail running around every corner, but some of the favorite routes start out from the Schultz Creek and Schultz Tank Trailheads. Lots of variety here -- and some good hills if desired!
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