Downtown Flagstaff – Karen Cooper Trailhead loop from Flagstaff

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Downtown Flagstaff – Karen Cooper Trailhead loop from Flagstaff

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Downtown Flagstaff – Karen Cooper Trailhead loop from Flagstaff

04:03

50.1km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Coconino National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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276 m

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, …

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1.65 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.

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43.8 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 …

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45.4 km

View of Elden from Anasazi Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Karen Cooper Trail is part of the Flagstaff Urban Trail System and passes right below the Anasazi Ridge neighborhood. There is a head-on view of Elden Mountain from the …

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50.1 km

End point

Train Station

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