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Inner Basin Trail

5 Ways to Find Fall in Arizona

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Valley Vibe

Inner Basin Trail
(Near Flagstaff)

The trail ascends from Lockett Meadow into the caldera of the San Francisco Peaks—the tallest peaks in Arizona. The first 1.7 miles of the trail winds through the forest of aspen trees, flanking the upper reaches of the peaks and coloring them solid gold in early fall. www.fs.usda.gov


Walk under the fall canopy on the Inner Basin Trail near Flagstaff and enjoy the fall colors this season.

Aspen Loop Trail (Near Flagstaff) 

A 2.5 mile hike on sloping meadows along the western slope of the San Francisco Peaks. The trail quickly enters a forest of spruce and pine trees, and aspens which turn vibrant yellow in the fall.  www.fs.usda.gov


Sterling Pass Trail
(Near Sedona)

Sterling Pass Trail begins in Oak Creek Canyon and leads into Sterling Canyon. The climb is steep from the start and leads to a forest dominated by huge orange-barked ponderosa pines. The dwarf canyon maples are plentiful and turn scarlet and peach in the fall.  www.fs.usda.gov


Washington Park Trailhead (Near Payson) 

Popular trailhead with several spots to enjoy the fall foliage. An old bridge lies near the beginning of the trail surrounded by tall pines and the changing colors of the aspen trees.
www.fs.usda.gov


Scenic Gondola Rides
(At Snowbowl) 

A perfect way to enjoy fall color in Arizona, without hiking. The chairlift ascends to the top of Agassiz Peak, at an elevation of 11,500 feet for forest views of the aspen trees that turn golden yellow in the fall.
www.snowbowl.ski


Compiled By Valley Vibe Staff Writers
info@valleyvibenews.com

Photo courtesy Coconino National Forest

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