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    Aspen Nature Loop

    4.9 (18 reviews)

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    Colors still vibrant even though the 2020 monsoon was terrible...just missing the grasses and their color change
    Carina F.

    This has always been a fall favorite of mine ever since I've moved to Flagstaff! If you wanna see some great fall colors with additional gorgeous landscape, then this is a must! You can drive the loop, take a hike, camp out, have a picnic, mountain bike, an outing with the dogs...the list goes on! It's pretty manageable to drive with a regular vehicle but I do recommend a truck or SUV for some of the side roads! Oh and did I mention the beautiful fall colors? Make sure you bring a camera or your cell phone, but keep in mind that there are areas here without signal, so a nice place to detox from technology!

    Amy Z.

    Easy beautiful hike located at the base of snowbowl ski area. Perfect trail for family with young children or elderly and anyone wanted to enjoy the nature. This is a perfect hike during the summer and fall especially when the temperatures hit three digits in Scottsdale area in the summertime, any shade helps. We started from Aspen Nature Loop then traverse to Arizona Trail/FR 151 and back, it was so nice out there and we hardly see anyone on trail until we got back to the base of Snowbowl. It was a good hike.

    Lucky S.

    Beautiful easy hike that connects to others for rougher terrain. There is a lot of picturesque spots, plus the ski lift that operates year round so expect people, but if you're willing to hike a bit, you can get away from the lookeyloos soon enough!

    Looking below the trees. Also caught falling leaves!   IG: Elizabeth.n.reyes
    Elizabeth R.

    Timing is definitely key to catch fall colors. This place was simply breath taking. If you're interested in taking photos when all the leaves are yellow, my friends and I always find that going in mid October (around 14th) is best. Some people also catch snow, so it's always best to bring an extra jacket! Feel free to follow me on IG to see more of my photos! IG: Elizabeth.n.reyes

    SJ K.

    One of the most gorgeous places for fall foliage that I've ever seen! Came here to hike in early October and the views along the way are so beautiful! The hike itself is easy to moderate (high altitude), uncrowded, and relaxing. This was my first trip to Flagstaff, and I'd def recommend it.

    During the fall it's gorgeous!
    Chelsey H.

    I absolutely love this spot!! During the fall it has gorgeous vibrant colors and a place to park your car out front. It's peaceful but can get busy during the fall season. So escape the world a bit, and go for a nice, relaxing hike. Great way to reconnect with nature and see some natural beauty along the way.

    Heather C.

    The wind blew and it didn't feel like a blow torch on my face. In fact, it was cool. COOL. Five stars, 'nuff said. But for those of you who need a little more details. Aspen Nature Loop is a gorgeous, easy 1.5 mile walk just west of Hart Prairie Lodge at Snowbowl. Views of Kendrick, Sitgreaves, and Bill Williams Mountains, if the walk through the aspen and pine trees and the abundance of wildflowers isn't enough. You can also catch a glimpse of the North Rim, but don't expect to be seeing the canyon in all its glory. And did I mention the elevation is over 9000 feet? That translates to "I'm outside in July and it's enjoyable." Sad we didn't have more time to go on a longer hike, but who am I kidding, it's been so long this was probably all I could have done anyway given my current level of "unfitness."

    The inner basin trail from Locket Meadows is amazing.  You'll see the foliage in October.
    Jennifer S.

    The inner basin trail from Locket Meadows is amazing. You'll see the foliage in October but this is an amazing hike to take anytime of the year.

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    Beautiful scenery and easy parking. I hiked with a friend & wasn't too crowded. Will visit again!

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    Really pretty and scenic. The hike is pretty easy; nothing too arduous. Highly recommend for a nice day trip.

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    I recently went on a tour with Walkabout Adventures to Havasupai Falls with 12 other people and I…read moremust say it was one of the best trips I have ever taken!!! I will admit I am not much of a hiker, and still a week later am not necessarily walking the same as I did before I went on this trip, but I will also say that it was worth EVERY second of it. Havasupai Falls alone is enough to make the trip worth it with it's beautiful water falls and pristine scenery, but going on the trip with Walkabout made it 100 times better. Included in the price of the trip is transportation, pack mules to carry your stuff in and out so you don't have a heavy pack on your back, all camping fees and equipment and gourmet meals for the 3 days you are there. Who would have thought we would be fed Salmon, Chicken Fajitas and Chocolate chip pancakes at the bottom of a canyon!! The two guides who took us on the trip were so patient and kind and pushed me limits I never thought I could go. It is nice to know that next time I go to Havasupai with Walkabout, they give you the option of taking a helicopter or horse ride in or out of the canyon!! I am glad I hiked it the first time, but in the future the horseback riding looks fun as well. Overall it was a fantastic trip and I would recommend it anyone and everyone looking for something different, exciting, SO MUCH FUN!!!!

    From the owner: We specialize in once in a lifetime trips to the Grand Canyon Country. We provide everything…read morenecessary for your all-inclusive camping trips or day trips of choice. You bring you hiking shoes, swim suits and personal medications and we bring the rest. All you have to carry is your daypack with snacks, personal water and camera and the horses bring down the rest. We have spectacular guides that are Wilderness First Responder(WFR) Certified. We hope to see you on your next trip out West! www.takeawalkabout.com (888)388-9998 info@takeawalkabout.com

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    We are two sisters in our 70s who wanted to do some hiking in the Grand Canyon to honor our parents…read morewho honeymooned there. I was the less experienced hiker and wanted my sister to be able to enjoy the hike without worrying about me. So, I hired Four Seasons Guides for a day hike in February. We had a wonderful experience, and I can't recommend them highly enough. Our guide, Steve, was charming, knowledgeable, very experienced, and took very good care of us. We had our own packs and poles, but he had some on hand just in case. Breakfast fruit and muffins were provided as well as a hot lunch set up as a picnic and snacks for the trail. My sister was anxious to get on with the hike, and I was always stopping to look at the view or ask Steve some random question about canyon geology or history (which he always knew the answer to). Somehow, due to his expertise and great people skills, we both came away thinking we each had the perfect day. Steve took away all the worry about the weather, route, wildlife (there were elk on the trail and several donkey trains passed us) and made the hike much more fun and interesting. Also, other experienced local hikers that we met on the trail let us know that Four Seasons Guides were the best and we were in good hands. If you want a fun, worry free day I highly recommend them.

    Aspen Nature Loop - hiking - Updated May 2026

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