Ski Trail Descriptions

We have over 40 kilometers (25 miles) of groomed cross-country ski trails at the Flagstaff Nordic Center. The current trail conditions are shown with each trail below. Click on map thumbnails to download a full size copy of the individual trail and its profile. (PDF forms require Adobe Acrobat Reader -Free Adobe Reader download). ** kilometers of trails are open.**

Skate/Classic Ski Trails

Skate/Classic trails are groomed to accommodate skate skiing and Classic skiing. Our Skate/Classic ski trails are approximately 16-feet wide with Classic ski tracks on one side and the remaining area groomed to a corduroy finish.

Classic Ski Trails

Classic-ski trails are groomed to accommodate Classic skiing. Our Classic ski trails range from approximately 4 feet wide to 8 feet wide with one or two sets of Classic tracks laid in when conditions permit.

Schultz Trail

Schultz Trail1.3 km Beginner, 2-way travel

Trail is flat and smooth. . .a great beginner trail. Benches are set up approximately midway in an aspen grove to accommodate rest and scenic viewing.

Elevation: 8020 to 8040 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |

Schultz Trail Loop

Schultz Loop TrailTrail is the same as above but closes the loop by adding a portion of the Abineau Trail. We hope to get more information up soon.

Conditions: Closed |

Whitehorse Trail

Whitehorse Trail1.9 km Beginner, 2-way travel

This trail is a little more challenging than the Schultz trail but still a good beginner trail. It starts and finishes on lower Abineau Trail.

Elevation: 8000 to 8030 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |

Abineau Trail

Skiiers on the Raspberry Trail5.8 km Beginner and Intermediate, 2-way & 1-way travel

Abineau starts at the Lodge and goes past the Aspen Yurt. The Aspen Yurt and portable toilet are located in a gorgeous meadow where Abineau, Weatherford and Skirt-to-the-Yurt meet.

Elevation: 8000 to 8340 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |

Dog Trail

Dog Trail5.7km Beginner and Intermediate, 2-way travel

This is a stand-alone trail accessed from the lodge area. Dogs on leash are allowed in this area. This includes the Upper Dog Trail and Lower Dog Trail with a Connector Trail in between.

Elevation: 8010 to 8060 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |

North Rim Trail

North Rim Trail7.8km Intermediate, 2-way travel

North Rim Trail begins at the lower Raspberry intersection. This is another tremendous trail to really stretch those legs and work the kinks out.

Elevation: 8030 to 8340 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |

Raspberry Trail

Skiiers on the Raspberry Trail1.3km Intermediate, 2-way travel

Raspberry Trail begins at the Weatherford / Abineau intersection. It is a good, steady workout as you head up and yields a wonderful reward as you come down this scenic trail.

Elevation: 8010 to 8220 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |

Reese Trail

Reese Trail1.9 km Intermediate, 2-way travel and 1-way travel

The lower part of Reese trail is now 2-way travel from the Shultz trail intersection to the Skirt-to-the-Yurt trail intersection. The upper section is 1-way travel only up the hill toward Abineau trail from the Skirt-to-the-Yurt trail intersection.

Elevation: 8020 to 8280 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |

Weatherford Trail

Weatherford Trail1.9 km Intermediate, 1-way travel

This one-way trail travels down from Aspen Yurt and the Abineau trail.

Elevation: 8340 to 8030 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |

Wild Bill Trail

Wild Bill Hill Trail2.1 km Intermediate, 1-way travel

The lower part of Wild Bill is 2-way travel from the Skirt-to-the-Yurt trail intersection to the lower Abineau intersection. 1-way travel only down from the Abineau trail to the Skirt-to-the-Yurt trail intersection.

Elevation: 8300 to 8000 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |

Little Wing Trail

Little Wing Trail0.8km Intermediate, 2-way travel

Little Wing is a shorter, gentler version of the Raspberry Trail.

Elevation: 8010 to 8110 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |

Bear Jaw Trail

Bear Jaw3.4km Expert, 1-way travel

This is an expert trail that is provides a strong uphill workout and an exciting downhill. Please note that the grooming on this trail is less than 14 feet. Grooming width averages 8 to 10 feet.

Elevation: 8280 to 8610 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |

Peak-A-View Trail

Peak-A-View Trail1.6km Expert, 2-way travel

Accessed from the top of Bear Jaw, this trail tops out in a meadow and rewards you with phenomenal views of the San Francisco Peaks. A picnic table is here to help you enjoy the views and solitude.

Elevation: 8610 to 8650 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |

Skirt-to-the-Yurt Trail

Skirt to the Yurt Trail2 km Beginner and intermediate, 2-way travel

Skirt-to-the-Yurt connects the Abineau, Wild Bill Hill, Reese, or Weatherford trails. Beginner portion (between Reese and Weatherford trails) is slightly more difficult that Schultz and Whitehorse trails. Sections between Reese / Wild Bill / Abineau trails are rated intermediate.

Elevation: 8060 to 8120 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |

Snowslide Trail

Snowslide Trail3.2 km Intermediate, 1-way travel

On Snowslide we wind through thick aspen groves and conifers for a rolling romp through the woods. The trail can now be accessed from either the Aspen Yurt/Restroom, Weatherford trail, or the North Rim trail.

Elevation: 8050 to 8230 ft above sea level

Conditions: Closed |