Amazingly clean and open park. So many patrons minded boundaries and all were able to enjoy…read more Appreciated the restrooms and water for the fury babies. Parking lot was open and we even found shade. Great challenges along the way

I was in Flagstaff for a conference and was looking for somewhere to walk and enjoy the cooler…read moreweather. Found Buffalo Park on Yelp and I'm so glad that I did. Buffalo Park is an amazing local park. Great views of the mountains. There are multiple well cared for paths that take you around the good sized park. Lots of birds and various wildlife. I even saw a baby gopher snake. They have some outdoor exercise equipment as well. There are bathrooms near the entrance and everything is well maintained. Definitely worth a visit!

Beautiful trail located at Snowbowl with plenty of parking available! Very easy to follow and…read morerelatively easy. Came in July but would love to come during fall to see the trees changing color and cooler weather.

This easy 2.5 mile loop is a great way to view the aspens. I went just after peak color and the…read morewind had blown many of the leaves off the larger mature trees in the Aspen grove, but the younger smaller trees still had a lot of leaves and color. Also about 2 miles down mountain is Aspen corner, a good place to stop to view the leaves and a bit more protected from the wind and links to the Kachina trail as well, which will take you up to the ski lift area.

Beautiful hike for all fitness levels. Parts of the trails can be steep but you can modify your…read moreexperience to accommodate your level. Well-maintained, spotless, no trash or graffiti (shocking for someone from LA, sadly). Free parking and no admission. Highly recommended.

I've been hiking quite a bit this summer and I saw this trail as an option. I have a pup and she…read moreisn't the most athletic so I needed to find something she could handle. I definitely would call this a beginners trail, it's not super challenging, mostly flat and easy to access. Because of these things, the trail does get crowded I've heard, but we were lucky when we went and it was pretty quiet, though we were there on a weekday morning. As you go along the trail, it is of course beautiful because we are in Northern Arizona, but the unexpected beauty of this giant red rock wall that appears almost out of nowhere is incredible. There are also caves that are super cool and fun to imagine how they came to be. I had a great time on this hike and would absolutely suggest it for the beginner hiker, considering it is only about 3 miles, or those that just want a great time outdoors soaking in the glory of Northern Arizona.

This was completely mind blowing We were a family of three…read moreand we completed it with no issues going to the island trail. To see the canyon on both sides, the sunny side and the shaded side was a big difference. I do recommend taking your time going up the stairs because you will be out of breath. But it is completely worth it for the views The staff was absolutely wonderful. They even have people walking down the trails. Would totally recommend

This is a cool place where you can see structures left by Native people (prehistoric culture…read moreSinagua) although there are also artifacts from the Archaic peoples before them who did not reside permanently in the canyon. There is a visitor center and two trails here. The Rim trail at a pretty even 0.75 miles is great for people who want a stroll that follows the canyon rim (out and back trail). You can see the structures from the rim, but it's even better with binoculars. The Island trail is slightly longer at 1 mi, but a steeper 185 vertical feet into the canyon with a whole bunch of stairs at the beginning, and returns the same way. I guess people get too tired to climb back up since there are numerous signs warning of the steep climb back. The trail begins at the back door exit of the visitor center, which they close at 4 pm (the entire monument closes at 5 pm, so they don't want anyone to start the trail and get locked in). Both trails were great and they had informational signs along the way. I really liked the Island trail since you get up close and personal with the structures. The visitor center was standard - offering a gift shop, bathrooms outside, and information about the history and significance of the area. The ranger staffing the information desk was pretty patient with the group of tourists and determining if they were fit to do the Island trail. It's a totally different vibe from the Grand Canyon, so don't expect huge views.

Trail Series, Part 41 Is there a bad time to go hiking in…read moreFlagstaff? Not that I'm aware of, but Fall is certainly a GREAT time for this! Just as the days become shorter and the temperatures cool, the Aspen leaves adorn the forest with a glorious yellow hue that seems to first absorb, and then reflect, the sunshine. While not the only location for getting your Fall groove on, we found "Humphrey's Peak Trail" (and its surrounding environs) to be generous providers of the vibes we were seeking. None of the trails that we traveled were paved and their difficulty ranged from easy to moderate. However, as you travel up the mountain you'll find that the rocky outcroppings become more frequent and the hike becomes more strenuous. Before long you'll find yourself at 10,000 feet, so you'll be in much thinner air than you're likely used to and your water/rest breaks should increase accordingly. Each trail we explored was well traveled, but the buddy system is still recommended (if for no other reason than to have someone to marvel at the beauty with). Wildlife sightings are common, but it is the rare sightings of Big Foot that are the most cherished. Ample parking and portable restrooms can be found at the trailhead located at the end of Lot 1 of the Arizona Snowbowl Resort. For those interested in traditional restrooms and/or a restaurant, both are located at the resort and an easy walk from this parking lot. If you visit Flagstaff in the Fall, please don't find yourself "leaving" without experiencing the "leafing" all around you this time of year! And that's...Henry's Take. Photo credit @danavoros #flagstafffallcolors #trailseries

Mount Humphrey's is a fantastic hike, filled with solitude. It was challenging, humbling and…read moremotivating to hike the tallest peak in Arizona. This has been on my to do list for awhile and I was grateful to have completed this summit.

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

This crew does it right! Spent five days with Jeremy on the Thunder river / Deer Creek trails at…read morethe Grand Canyon. I had next to no real backpacking experience going into this trip. Learned a ton about the landscape, geology, biodiversity, and how to survive in the back country (def would not have survived on my own for a bunch of different reasons). Take note, this trip is absolutely worth the work and investment but absolutely critical you come correct (train for real). This is not for the light-hearted, mental and physical toughness required. Thanks again Jeremy and the Four Seasons team.

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.

Great neighborhood park. The actual "play set" area is small but great for the kids in the area…read more There is a large field that works well for multiple "smaller" events at once. We regularly go for flag football practices and there are easily 4 going on at any given time. It's surrounded by homes and trees so it really is a pretty park too. Also, we've never seen it dirty which is great.

A small (8 acre) neigborhood park with very limited facilities: a porta potty, 4 swings, a playing…read morefield, a ramada with a grill and a playground. Still, the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts and I defy anyone to show up here on a warm summer evening when the local soccer club is practicing, the playground is full of tots, the ramada is full of gossiping moms and the many trails than run through here are full of bikes and NOT want to bottle the atmosphere. You'd make a fortune.

Beautiful hike. We took our dog and encountered a adolescent black bear about halfway to the cabins…read morejust off the main trail. We didn't see the mama bear but I'll bet she was nearby. First black bear we'd ever seen in the wild. Although I may have been a little frightened at the prospect of an angry mama it was very cute to see the lil bear stumbling through the brush into the forest.

We found the cabin! Lol. The hike was actually the highlight of the day for us. Just perfect for…read morethe two of us and our black labs. Just enough of a workout at this elevation the get your blood pumping and a little sweat. Some sections of the path are rocky and slippery with small pebbles. Be careful, we saw a woman slip and fall right near the Jenks interpretive panel. The hike is pretty much in the shade the whole way, which was nice for our pups. The parking was a bit jammed on a Saturday, getting here early might avoid this. We will be back.

Great guides (Bob & Erik). Big Rocks (Sandstone). Good food (3 square meals). Will return.read more

Completing the 24-day John Muir Trail was a lifelong dream, and I am incredibly proud that I…read moreaccomplished it. There were some truly wonderful aspects of my Wildland Trekking experience. The food was excellent, the guides had tremendous wilderness knowledge and technical skills, and one guide in particular was instrumental in helping me complete the JMT. I witnessed exceptional leadership in difficult weather and even an incredible response when a guest nearly fell on Mt. Whitney. I will always be grateful for those parts of the experience. Unfortunately, the interpersonal and guest-management side of the trip fell far short of what I expected from a professionally guided expedition. I experienced favoritism toward certain guests, inconsistent expectations regarding group safety, and repeated sexually explicit humor even after I clearly stated that it made me uncomfortable. The most upsetting incident occurred following a delayed resupply, when I was told that my actions had caused the group to resent me and had potentially ruined the trip for everyone. I cried, questioned whether I should leave the trip, and apologized individually to other guests--only to discover that they did not share the feelings that had been attributed to them. To the guide's credit, he eventually realized the situation had not been accurately presented to him and gave me a sincere apology, which I accepted. I continue to have enormous respect and gratitude for him. However, those difficult days cannot be given back. I reported my concerns to Wildland after returning home. Following a lengthy review involving guides, other guests, and multiple internal teams, Wildland told me that my feedback had contributed to changes involving professional boundaries, guest comfort, communication, and guide training. I sincerely appreciate that they investigated my concerns and used my experience to improve future trips. What disappointed me was what happened afterward. This trip cost approximately $8,000, before gear, transportation, food, and other expenses. I wasn't expecting a full refund for a trip I completed and that included many wonderful moments. However, after acknowledging that my experience had contributed to changes, Wildland offered no partial reimbursement, future travel credit, or other gesture to repair its relationship with me as the guest who had actually experienced these issues. I previously traveled extensively with another adventure company and came to Wildland hoping I had found a new company I could trust for future adventures. Unfortunately, despite accomplishing my dream and having some extraordinary experiences on the JMT, both the interpersonal problems during the trip and the lack of meaningful customer recovery afterward have left me hesitant to travel with Wildland Trekking or its parent company again. I am incredibly proud that I completed the John Muir Trail. I simply wish the guest experience and customer care had matched the quality of the trail, food, and wilderness expertise