Slate Mountain Trail
Flagstaff, Arizona
| Address: | ~Unnamed Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA |
| GPS: |
35°29'9.8"N 111°50'11.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 4.10 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 810.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
Pet Friendly
Hike
Directions from Flagstaff: Drive 35 miles north on US 180 to FR 191. Turn west 2 miles to the trailhead on the right side of the road. US 180 is paved. FR 191 is graveled and suitable for passenger cars in most weather. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
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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 (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto W Columbus Ave (292 ft)
- Continue onto US-180 W/N Fort Valley Rd (26.0 mi)
- Turn left (1.1 mi)
- Continue straight (0.9 mi)
- Turn right (46 ft)
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