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Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks.

Secret Mountain Trail

Secret Mountain Trail. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Humphreys Trail No. 51

Varileaf cinquefoil (potentilla diversifolia) and Parrys primrose (primula parryi). View along Humphreys Trail No. 50. The trail starts at the Arizona Snowbowl and winds steeply up to Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet. Humphreys Peak is one of several named peaks in the San Francisco Peaks (aka San Francisco Mountain or simply "the Peaks"). The mountain is an extinct stratovolcano. The 5+ mile hike ascends over an elevation gain of over 3,000 feet, and generally take 6 to 8 hours to complete. Brent Johnston of the Coconino National Forest took this photo on a weekend family hike, July 24, 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Humphreys Trail No. 51 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

Summer Wildflowers east of the Peaks

Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest. Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest.

Orpheum Theater. Flagstaff, Arizona

Orpheum Theater. Flagstaff, Arizona

Summer Wildflowers east of the Peaks

Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest. Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest.

Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks.

Milky Way over Ashurst Lake

Milky Way viewed from the northern end of Ashurst Lake, south of Flagstaff. Milky Way viewed from the northern end of Ashurst Lake, south of Flagstaff.

Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks.

[Processed] Milky Way over Ashurst Lake

Milky Way viewed from the northern end of Ashurst Lake, south of Flagstaff. Post-processed using my own standard processing techniques and preferences (noted for comparison with "Unprocessed" and "Lonely Speck" photos). Milky Way viewed from the northern end of Ashurst Lake, south of Flagstaff. Post-processed using my own standard processing techniques and preferences (noted for comparison with "Unprocessed" and "Lonely Speck" photos).

Bismarck Lake Trail

The San Francisco Peaks, an extinct stratovolcano, is the highest mountain in Arizona. Located on the western flank of the San Francisco Peaks, Bismarck Lake Trail is an easy one mile trail ascending a gentle grade up through a beautiful forest of aspen, fir, and pine to a large meadow. The meadow offers stunning, unobstructed views of the San Francisco Peaks. The trail splits, the left for a short spur leading to a small, frequently dry tank named Bismarck Lake. The right fork heads up a quarter of a mile further to meet the Arizona Trail, offering opportunities for longer outings southeast through Hart Prairie and up to the Arizona Snowbowl, or north towards Little Tank and beyond. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Bismarck Lake trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

Weatherford Hotel. Flagstaff, Arizona

Weatherford Hotel. Flagstaff, Arizona

Bismarck Lake Trail

View of the San Francisco Peaks over Bismarck Lake. The lake, which is often dry, serves as an important water source for wildlife. Located on the western flank of the San Francisco Peaks, Bismarck Lake Trail is an easy one mile trail ascending a gentle grade up through a beautiful forest of aspen, fir, and pine to a large meadow. The meadow offers stunning, unobstructed views of the San Francisco Peaks. The trail splits, the left for a short spur leading to a small, frequently dry tank named Bismarck Lake. The right fork heads up a quarter of a mile further to meet the Arizona Trail, offering opportunities for longer outings southeast through Hart Prairie and up to the Arizona Snowbowl, or north towards Little Tank and beyond. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Bismarck Lake trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks.

Flagstaff Downtown, Arizona, USA

Flagstaff Downtown, Arizona, USA

Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks.

Summer Wildflowers east of the Peaks

Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest. Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest.

Secret Cabin on Secret Mountain Trail. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Large Wagon Wheel

A restored wagon wheel which reminds Flagstaff visitors of how the area was first settled. A restored wagon wheel which reminds Flagstaff visitors of how the area was first settled.

Winter in Bonito Park

Winter day at Bonito Park near Sunset Crater Volcano and O'Leary Peak. Glimpse of O'Leary Peak through the trees. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, January 16, 2017. Credit: Coconino National Forest, U.S. Forest Service. Learn more about the Flagstaff Ranger District on the Coconino National Forest. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, January 16, 2017. Credit: Coconino National Forest, U.S. Forest Service. Learn more about the Flagstaff Ranger District on the Coconino National Forest. Winter day at Bonito Park near Sunset Crater Volcano and O'Leary Peak. Glimpse of O'Leary Peak through the trees. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, January 16, 2017. Credit: Coconino National Forest, U.S. Forest Service. Learn more about the Flagstaff Ranger District on the Coconino National Forest. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, January 16, 2017. Credit: Coconino National Forest, U.S. Forest Service. Learn more about the Flagstaff Ranger District on the Coconino National Forest.

Flagstaff Downtown, Arizona, USA

Flagstaff Downtown, Arizona, USA

Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks.

Secret Cabin on Secret Mountain Trail. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Flagstaff Art Walk

Weatherford's new lights. Weatherford's new lights

San Francisco Peaks. Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. San Francisco Peaks. Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks.

Humphreys Trail No. 51

View of glacial cirque, ridges, and moraine in the Inner Basin of the San Francisco Peaks. View into the interior of the Inner Basin along Humphreys Trail No. 50. The trail starts at the Arizona Snowbowl and winds steeply up to Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet. Humphreys Peak is one of several named peaks in the San Francisco Peaks (aka San Francisco Mountain or simply "the Peaks"). The mountain is an extinct stratovolcano. The 5+ mile hike ascends over an elevation gain of over 3,000 feet, and generally take 6 to 8 hours to complete. Brent Johnston of the Coconino National Forest took this photo on a weekend family hike, July 24, 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Humphreys Trail No. 51 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

Flagstaff Art Walk

Heritage Square. Heritage Square

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

Flagstaff Downtown, Arizona, USA

Flagstaff Downtown, Arizona, USA

Day 2 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. Nighttime shots showing the flames visible on the side of the San Francisco Peaks. The northeastern flank appears to be alight all the way to the top.

A restored wagon wheel which reminds Flagstaff visitors of how the area was first settled. A restored wagon wheel which reminds Flagstaff visitors of how the area was first settled.

Sun rays beaming down on the San Francisco Peaks (right) and Mount Elden, Flagstaff, Arizona. This panorama was stitched using Microsoft ICE. Sun rays beaming down on the San Francisco Peaks (right) and Mount Elden, Flagstaff, Arizona. This panorama was stitched using Microsoft ICE.

Secret Cabin on Secret Mountain Trail. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Flagstaff, Arizona Sky Scape 2, during first summer monsoon

Flagstaff, Arizona Sky Scape 2, during first summer monsoon

Summer Wildflowers east of the Peaks

Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest. Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest.

Aspen Loop Trail No. 73

View of Humphreys and Agassiz Peaks, two of the San Francisco Peaks. On the western flank of the San Francisco Peaks, Aspen Loop Trail is a moderate 2 mile loop trail descending through a beautiful forest of aspen, fir, and pine to meet the Arizona National Scenic Trail Passage 34. The trail offers views of the San Francisco Peaks, Kendrick Mountain, and hills to the west of the Peaks. The trail splits at around the half-mile mark. Follow either fork to the Arizona Trail, and follow the signs along the Arizona Trail to the return trail to complete the loop. The trailhead is at the Humphreys Trailhead just below the Arizona Snowbowl. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Aspen Loop trail description on the Coconino National Forest. View of Humphreys and Agassiz Peaks, two of the San Francisco Peaks. On the western flank of the San Francisco Peaks, Aspen Loop Trail is a moderate 2 mile loop trail descending through a beautiful forest of aspen, fir, and pine to meet the Arizona National Scenic Trail Passage 34. The trail offers views of the San Francisco Peaks, Kendrick Mountain, and hills to the west of the Peaks. The trail splits at around the half-mile mark. Follow either fork to the Arizona Trail, and follow the signs along the Arizona Trail to the return trail to complete the loop. The trailhead is at the Humphreys Trailhead just below the Arizona Snowbowl. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Aspen Loop trail description on the Coconino National Forest

Humphreys Trail No. 51

Varileaf cinquefoil (potentilla diversifolia) and sticky Jacob's Ladder (polemonium visosum). View along Humphreys Trail No. 50. The trail starts at the Arizona Snowbowl and winds steeply up to Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet. Humphreys Peak is one of several named peaks in the San Francisco Peaks (aka San Francisco Mountain or simply "the Peaks"). The mountain is an extinct stratovolcano. The 5+ mile hike ascends over an elevation gain of over 3,000 feet, and generally take 6 to 8 hours to complete. Brent Johnston of the Coconino National Forest took this photo on a weekend family hike, July 24, 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Humphreys Trail No. 51 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

Flagstaff Art Walk

Grandon Art Gallery. Grandon Art Gallery

Freight train in Flagstaff, Arizona

Freight train in Flagstaff, Arizona

Downtown Flagstaff, Arizona

Downtown Flagstaff, Arizona

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park in Flagstaff, Arizona

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park in Flagstaff, Arizona

A street thermometer with Kelvin scale temperature 50 degrees. Flagstaff, Arizona, US

A street thermometer with Kelvin scale temperature 50 degrees. Flagstaff, Arizona, US

Flagstaff Downtown, Arizona, USA

Flagstaff Downtown, Arizona, USA

Flagstaff Downtown, Arizona, USA

Flagstaff Downtown, Arizona, USA

Bismarck Lake Trail

Located on the western flank of the San Francisco Peaks, Bismarck Lake Trail is an easy one mile trail ascending a gentle grade up through a beautiful forest of aspen, fir, and pine to a large meadow. The meadow offers stunning, unobstructed views of the San Francisco Peaks. The trail splits, the left for a short spur leading to a small, frequently dry tank named Bismarck Lake. The right fork heads up a quarter of a mile further to meet the Arizona Trail, offering opportunities for longer outings southeast through Hart Prairie and up to the Arizona Snowbowl, or north towards Little Tank and beyond. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Bismarck Lake trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

Humphreys Trail No. 51

San Francisco Peaks groundsel (packera franciscana) is a rare member of the aster family found only on the alpine tundra talus slopes of the San Fracisco Peaks. Off-trail hiking is prohibited above the treeline to protect the fragile habitat of this rare flower. View along Humphreys Trail No. 50. The trail starts at the Arizona Snowbowl and winds steeply up to Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet. Humphreys Peak is one of several named peaks in the San Francisco Peaks (aka San Francisco Mountain or simply "the Peaks"). The mountain is an extinct stratovolcano. The 5+ mile hike ascends over an elevation gain of over 3,000 feet, and generally take 6 to 8 hours to complete. Brent Johnston of the Coconino National Forest took this photo on a weekend family hike, July 24, 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Humphreys Trail No. 51 trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

Old Flagstaff, Arizona railroad depot

Old Flagstaff, Arizona railroad depot

Summer Wildflowers east of the Peaks

Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest. Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest.

Lockett Meadow, Flagstaff Arizona

Lockett Meadow, Flagstaff Arizona

Freight train in Flagstaff, Arizona

Freight train in Flagstaff, Arizona

Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Day 4 of the Schultz Fire, Flagstaff, Arizona. At this point, the fire has consumed over 12,000 acres, including parts of the Schultz Pass area and northern flanks of the Dry Lake Hills, and most of the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks.

Flagstaff Art Walk

Summer Wildflowers east of the Peaks

Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest. Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest.

Summer Wildflowers east of the Peaks

Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest. Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest.

Aspen Loop Trail No. 73

Trailhead at the Arizona Snowbowl. On the western flank of the San Francisco Peaks, Aspen Loop Trail is a moderate 2 mile loop trail descending through a beautiful forest of aspen, fir, and pine to meet the Arizona National Scenic Trail Passage 34. The trail offers views of the San Francisco Peaks, Kendrick Mountain, and hills to the west of the Peaks. The trail splits at around the half-mile mark. Follow either fork to the Arizona Trail, and follow the signs along the Arizona Trail to the return trail to complete the loop. The trailhead is at the Humphreys Trailhead just below the Arizona Snowbowl. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Aspen Loop trail description on the Coconino National Forest website. Trailhead at the Arizona Snowbowl. On the western flank of the San Francisco Peaks, Aspen Loop Trail is a moderate 2 mile loop trail descending through a beautiful forest of aspen, fir, and pine to meet the Arizona National Scenic Trail Passage 34. The trail offers views of the San Francisco Peaks, Kendrick Mountain, and hills to the west of the Peaks. The trail splits at around the half-mile mark. Follow either fork to the Arizona Trail, and follow the signs along the Arizona Trail to the return trail to complete the loop. The trailhead is at the Humphreys Trailhead just below the Arizona Snowbowl. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. For more information about this trail, see the Aspen Loop trail description on the Coconino National Forest website.

Western Transport

A restored wagon wheel which reminds Flagstaff visitors of how the area was first settled. A restored wagon wheel which reminds Flagstaff visitors of how the area was first settled.

Welcome the Day

Sunrise reflecting on the San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff, Arizona. Sunrise reflecting on the San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff, Arizona

Secret Mountain Trail

Secret Mountain Trail. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Summer Wildflowers east of the Peaks

Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest. Late summer blooms in the O'Leary Peak and Sunset Crater Volcano area. Monsoon season brings a burst of wildflower blooms to Arizona's higher elevations around Flagstaff. Fields of sunflowers blanket many open meadows and fields on the eastern side of the San Francisco Peaks. Photo taken August 23, 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest. Learn more about the Coconino National Forest.

Secret Cabin. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Masonry Tank. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

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