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Flagstaff – Buffalo Park loop from Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff – Buffalo Park loop from Northern Arizona University

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Flagstaff – Buffalo Park loop from Northern Arizona University

01:30

23.7km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 1, 2026

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Coconino National Forest

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5.01 km

Flagstaff

Highlight • Settlement

The beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff is not to be missed. Here you can find everything your hiking heart desires. There's an affordable hostel with super-fast WiFi, an REI store, …

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8.65 km

Buffalo Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Buffalo Park is a really popular park in Flagstaff. The main loop in the park is a couple miles, pretty flat, and smooth enough for wheelchairs and strollers. There are …

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14.1 km

Flagstaff North Reservoir Water Treatment Plant

Highlight • Structure

14.1 km

Sunflower Field Near Flagstaff City Reservoirs

Highlight • Natural

14.7 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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16.3 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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19.2 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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20.6 km

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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23.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.54 km

6.36 km

3.50 km

2.88 km

2.20 km

149 m

127 m

Surfaces

9.51 km

6.56 km

4.36 km

2.42 km

910 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,200 m)

Lowest point (2,080 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Flagstaff

Buffalo Park

Flagstaff North Reservoir Water Treatment Plant

Sunflower Field Near Flagstaff City Reservoirs

Open Space on the Karen Cooper Trail

View of Elden from Anasazi Ridge

Karen Cooper Trailhead

Downtown Flagstaff

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