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Flagstaff / A full day or easy overnight

Out of town by nine.

Coffee, mountain air, and room to breathe.

Autumn aspens at Lockett Meadow near Flagstaff

Deborah Lee Soltesz / USFS · Public domain

01

Before leaving

Choose an open outdoor stop

Use current forest and road information. Leave early enough to enjoy the trip.

02

Late morning

Find your downtown base

Park once, get a coffee, and take a walk through central Flagstaff.

03

Afternoon

Make time for the outdoors

Choose a viewpoint or walk that fits the weather and everyone’s ability.

04

Before heading home

Sit down for a meal

Give yourself a real break before the drive back. Stay overnight if that makes the day more enjoyable.