Trails

Click to enlarge mapWe have over 40 kilometers (25 miles) of groomed cross-country ski trails at the Flagstaff Nordic Center. To find current conditions and status of each of the trails, please visit our Weather and Trail Conditions page. Click on thumbnail images to see a full size photo.

Skate/Classic Ski Trails

Skate/Classic trails are groomed to accommodate skate skiing and Classic skiing. Our Skate/Classic ski trails are approximately 16-feet wide with Classic ski tracks on one side and the remaining area groomed to a corduroy finish.

Schultz Trail 1.3 km Beginner, 2-way travel
Schultz Trail

Trail is flat and smooth. . .a great beginner trail. Benches are set up approximately midway in an aspen grove to accommodate rest and scenic viewing.

Elevation 8020 to 8040 ft above sea level
Whitehorse Trail 1.9 km Beginner, 2-way travel

This trail is a little more challenging than the Schultz trail but still a good beginner trail.

Elevation 8000 to 8030 ft above sea level
Abineau Trail 5.8 km Beginner and Intermediate, 2-way travel
Skiiers on the Raspberry Trail

Abineau goes from the lodge to the Weatherford / Bear Jaw trail intersection. It is a great trail for getting some distance under your skis.

Elevation 8000 to 8340 ft above sea level
Dog Trail 5.7km Beginner and Intermediate, 2-way travel

This is a stand-alone trail accessed from the lodge area. Dogs on leash are allowed in this area.

Elevation 8010 to 8060 ft above sea level
North Rim Trail 7.8km Intermediate, 2-way travel

North Rim trail begins at the lower Weatherford intersection and ends at the upper Weatherford intersection. This is another tremendous trail to really stretch out those legs and work the kinks out.

Elevation 8030 to 8340 ft above sea level
Raspberry Trail 1.3km Intermediate, 2-way travel
Skiiers on the Raspberry Trail

Raspberry is a cut-across between the North Rim trail loop. It is a good, steady workout heading up and a wonderful reward coming down this scenic trail.

Elevation 8010 to 8220 ft above sea level
Reese Trail 1.9 km Intermediate, 2-way travel and 1-way travel

The lower part of Reese trail is now 2-way travel from the Shultz trail intersection to the Skirt-to-the-Yurt trail intersection. The upper section is 1-way travel only up the hill toward Abineau trail from the Skirt-to-the-Yurt trail intersection.

Elevation 8020 to 8280 ft above sea level
Weatherford Trail 1.9 km Intermediate, 2-way travel and 1-way travel
Weatherford Trail leading to the Yurt

Most of this trail is 1-way travel down from Abineau to the beginning of North Rim trail. There is, however, a section of 2-way travel near the Aspen Yurt and Restroom. The Aspen Yurt and Restroom are located in a gorgeous meadow where the Weatherford, North Rim, and Skirt-to-the-Yurt trails meet.

Elevation 8340 to 8030 ft above sea level
Wild Bill Hill Trail 2.1 km Intermediate, 1-way travel

The lower part of Wild Bill Hill is 2-way travel from the Skirt-to-the-Yurt trail intersection to the lower Abineau intersection. 1-way travel only down from the Abineau trail to the Skirt-to-the-Yurt trail intersection.

Elevation 8300 to 8000 ft above sea level
Little Wing Trail 0.8km Intermediate, 2-way travel

Little Wing is a shorter, gentler version of the Raspberry Trail.

Elevation 8010 to 8110 ft above sea level
Bear Jaw Trail 3.4km Expert, 1-way travel

This is an expert trail that is provides a strong uphill workout and an exciting downhill. Please note that the grooming on this trail is less than 14 feet. Grooming width averages 8 to 10 feet.

Elevation 8280 to 8610 ft above sea level
Peak-A-View Trail 1.6km Expert, 2-way travel

Accessed from the top of Bear Jaw, this trail tops out in a meadow and rewards you with phenomenal views of the San Francisco Peaks. A picnic table is here to help you enjoy the views and solitude.

Elevation 8610 to 8650 ft above sea level

Classic Ski Trails

Classic-ski trails are groomed to accommodate Classic skiing. Our Classic ski trails range from approximately 4 feet wide to 8 feet wide with one or two sets of Classic tracks laid in when conditions permit.

Skirt-to-the-Yurt 2 km Beginner and intermediate, 2-way travel

This trail is extended from previous years. It now connects the Abineau, Wild Bill Hill, Reese, or Weatherford trails. Beginner portion (between Reese and Weatherford trails) is slightly more difficult that Schultz and Whitehorse trails. Sections between Reese / Wild Bill / Abineau trails are rated intermediate.

Elevation 8060 to 8120 ft above sea level
Snowslide 3.2 km Intermediate, 1-way travel

On Snowslide we wind through thick aspen groves and conifers for a rolling romp through the woods. The trail can now be accessed from either the Aspen Yurt/Restroom, Weatherford trail, or the North Rim trail.