The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Flagstaff

If you're looking for a classic mountain bike ride near Flagstaff, Campbell Mesa should top the list along with the [Soldier Trail](https://fatmap.com/routeid/2886135/soldier-trail/) and [Kelly Pocket](https://fatmap.com/routeid/2886131/kelly-pocket). While all three are relatively easy rides compared to many of the backcountry trails north of town, Campbell Mesa tours the frontcountry through stands of massive ponderosa pine and oak, and offers views of Mount Elden and other nearby areas....

Follow the historic stagecoach line from Flagstaff to Grand Canyon during this 100-mile adventure. Over four days you’ll see terrain as diverse as anywhere in northern Arizona, from the fern and aspen groves of the San Francisco Peaks, to the big sky country across the Babbitt Ranch, and through pinon-juniper forests that lead right up to the South Rim of Grand Canyon....

Follow the historic stagecoach line from Flagstaff to Grand Canyon during this 100-mile adventure. Over four days you’ll see terrain as diverse as anywhere in northern Arizona, from the fern and aspen groves of the San Francisco Peaks, to the big sky country across the Babbitt Ranch, and through pinon-juniper forests that lead right up to the South Rim of Grand Canyon....

Conveniently located off of Interstate 17, Kelly Pocket is a classic Northern Arizona trail ride known for an abundance of rock cliffs and unique sandstone formations. Halfway between Flagstaff and Sedona, you'll enjoy a unique mixture of terrain lined with views as you ride through beautiful pine forests along what [hikearizona....

The Gold Digger Loop is a classic ride just outside of Flagstaff through the Rogers Lake County Natural Area. According to [this source](https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/local/hiking/2015/07/29/arizona-hike-gold-digger-trail/30542715/), the trails and parking areas are the direct result of a sustainability project to utilize recycled asphalt and other Arizona DOT projects to build and develop the region....

While the Solider Trail may not be a destination-worthy ride in Northern Arizona, it's an absolute favorite amongst locals and a great area to explore once you've hit other Flagstaff and Sedona classics....

Looking for a worthwhile shuttle in the Flagstaff? There may not be many options, but this ride connects Schultz Pass to the visitor center or mall just north of Flagstaff for an epic bang-for-the-buck trail ride with less than 500' of climbing and nearly 1,500' of descent....

This section of the Arizona Trail awards stunning views, remote singletrack, and a relaxing ride that hugs the contours of Walnut Canyon. As an out-and-back, you have the option to leave your bike along the trail and hike to three defined side trails to impressive views of the canyon during your ride, Fisher Point being the furthest....

This four-day trip has been in the making for quite some time and now it’s here. This adventure includes over 96 miles of amazing Arizona Trail around Flagstaff and south to Mormon Lake before traversing to the Mogollon Rim overlooking Sedona and dropping into beautiful Red Rock Country....

Traveling from north to south, this four-day adventure includes over 100 miles of amazing Arizona Trail between Flagstaff and Mormon Lake. You’ll experience a variety of landscapes from start to finish, including the juniper-studded high desert near the Babbitt Ranch, the red dirt beneath Elden Mountain, magical groves of aspens and ferns, the dense ponderosa pine forests of the Colorado Plateau, wind-sculpted cliffs of Walnut Canyon, and the amazing vistas near Mormon Lake....

A Flagstaff classic, this circuit begins at Schultz Pass and links up some of the best mountain biking singletrack in the area. Pedal your way up a steep, but steady, gravel road towards Mount Elden, then ride downhill on the beautiful Sunset Trail on your way to Schultz Creek....