Snow Is Here

Winter in Flagstaff is here! And by "winter", I do mean SNOW! It is an exciting time to get out there and enjoy the beauty of Northern Arizona during this time of year.

Chunk loves the snow! He rolls and slides on his back for hours in it.

While many of the trails are closed right now, it doesn't mean you need to be stuck inside. You can head toward many trail areas, park and hike around. My favorite places include trails near Sandy Seep and Little Elden Spring. These trails are relatively flat which makes it less unknown and scary than one with a lot of incline/decline.

I also recommend Buffalo Park (a local favorite) or Schultz Pass Trail.

Chunk & Gizmo out and about in the Flagstaff snow.

If you do head out be sure you have checked the weather to ensure another snow storm isn't on its way. Additionally, people often think the cold weather suddenly indicates they can skip on water.

Uh, no.

You still need water! Always and forever :)

Finally, wear lots of layers as you will heat up throughout your stroll, but it important to still have warm clothes accessible. You can also go rent snowshoes to make your hiking more fun!

Happy snow hiking!