Arizona Trail: Marshall Lake to Fisher Point
Flagstaff, Arizona
| GPS: |
35°14'7.0"N 111°34'41.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 5.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
Mountain Bike
Plentiful wildlife and great views of the San Francisco Peaks provide the major features of interest on this section of the state-spanning Arizona Trail. For the best views, begin at the Marshall Lake Trailhead. This vital wetland, which is more of a marsh than a lake, is frequented by bald eagles in winter and osprey in summer. Waterfowl and a variety of smaller hawks are generally present year-round.The bulk of the trail winds across Anderson Mesa, a broad grassy upland dotted with widely spaced trees. The open character of the terrain here provides excellent opportunities to view the area's wildlife residents. Anderson Mesa supports a rich and diverse community of wild animals some of the larger and more visible are elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, wild turkey, Abert's squirrels, coyotes, and pronghorn antelope.As you near Fisher Point and drop into Walnut Canyon, have your camera ready for some of the most photogenic views of the San Francisco Peaks available anywhere on the Forest. There are even some red rock cliffs here that are reminiscent of Oak Creek and the Grand Canyon. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Flagstaff, Arizona
- Head west on Historic Rte 66 toward N Humphreys St (20 ft)
- Turn right onto N Humphreys St (361 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto W Aspen Ave (358 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N Beaver St (354 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-180 E/Historic Rte 66Continue to follow US-180 E(4.2 mi)
- Continue onto US-89 N (1.1 mi)
- Turn left onto N Smokerise DrRestricted usage road(328 ft)
- Turn rightRestricted usage road(89 ft)
- Turn leftRestricted usage roadDestination will be on the right(0.1 mi)
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