Trail Program
• 2011 Flagstaff Biking Organization Trail Schedule
• Other trail work opportunities around Flagstaff!
Since 2002, Flagstaff Biking Organization has built a successful partnership with the US Forest Service by collaborating with them on Trail Days. These trail development days are sponsored by the Forest Service who supply tools & staff that share trail building instruction and information on overall forest health. As part of the partnership, Flagstaff Biking Organization advertises and plans the event, recruits volunteers, and provides food, water and snacks to sustain the volunteers throughout the day. Thus far, this partnership has been successful by improving, obliterating, or creating significant sections of trails in the Coconino National Forest. The largest event of the year, National Trail Day, has recruited more than 100 people in each of the past four years. In 2008, there were 11 Trail Day events, using over 300 FBO volunteers representing over 2,200 volunteer hours that improved conditions on over 10 miles of trail.
- April 23rd Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Training, new “West Secret Trail” construction
- May 7th, Flagstaff Loop Trail, Segment 25, Old Walnut Canyon Road to Campbell Mesa Trails
- June 4th National Trails Day, AZ Trail in Schultz Pass area
- June 18th Little Elden Trail restoration
- July 9th, Flagstaff Loop Trail, Segment 56, Observatory Mesa
- July 24th (Sunday!) Little Elden Trail restoration with Coconino Horsemens’ Alliance
- July 30th Little Elden Trail restoration with the Arizona Trail Assoc. and the Northern Arizona Trail Runners
- August 13th, Flagstaff Loop Trail, Segment 56, Observatory Mesa
- August 27th Lower “Moto Trail” maintenance
- September 10th, Flagstaff Loop Trail, Segment 31, Fisher Point area
- September 17th Pedals v. Pistons v. Horseshoes v. Hiking Boots, Ft. Valley Trails
- October 8th, Flagstaff Loop Trail, Segment 56, Observatory Mesa
This year we are actively seeking out individuals who want to be involved in the trails program at a higher level. Anyone interested in helping run a trail day or having more involvement in this program should contact us through the below email address or form. Also, see the Mobile Trail Crew section for additional trail work opportunities.
We will also be making more of an effort to have projects for folks of all ages and physical abilities, as well as shortening the work day a bit. Our volunteers and partner agencies will scout out projects like pulling invasive species, or shuttling the food and beverages to the event that don’t necessarily require a healthy back and massive upper body strength. Our new scheduled work hours will be from 8:30 am until 12:30 or 1:00 pm, so volunteers will have the afternoon to go ride, (or hike, or run, or otherwise enjoy the trails). Everyone is welcome at these events!
Our partners:
Flagstaff Biking is continuing its commitment to the maintenance and construction of bicycle friendly trails in Northern Arizona again for 2011. Once again, we are teaming up with several agencies and other trail groups in the region to help keep the area’s trails fun and sustainable.
FBO has 11 events scheduled for the 2011 season, please come out and join us in an effort to give back to the great multi-use trails here in Northern Arizona.
What to bring and other details:
All Trail events start at 8:30 am and conclude with lunch at 1:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Coffee will be served between 8:00 am and 8:30 am, and snacks, beverages, tasty lunch and FUN are all provided.
Sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, sunscreen, water, and head protection are required. Hardhats, gloves, tools, and trail work instructions will be provided. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
April 23rd, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Training, new “West Secret Trail” construction
Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.
(Schedule and locations are tentative and will be firmed up within the next week or so. 3/24/11)
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew, Chris and Leslie Kehmeier, will be presenting a class on sustainable trail building and then working with us on the ground at building some sustainable trail. This is a great opportunity to learn all about how trails go from concept to a ride; there’s a lot more to it than you might think! Meet at 8:30 am at the Flagstaff District Ranger Station on Highway 89 across from the Flagstaff Mall.
Join us on Saturday evening for a presentation and discussion on the ins-and-outs and future of freeride, downhill and park riding in the Flagstaff area at the Zane Grey Ballroom in the Weatherford Hotel. (Thanks to the Weatherford for graciously donating this space.) We want to take the opportunity of Chris and Leslie being in town to have them talk a bit about IMBA’s experience, Flagstaff Biking and the Flagstaff Gravity Riders will talk about things we are pursuing and the Forest Service will give a little of their perspective. We all want to hear from you as well about what you might be hoping to see on the ground, and if you have questions about what is being done to legitimize this type of riding in Flagstaff.
Schedule for the weekend:
Partner:
Sponsored by:
For more information on this trail day event, contact: trails@flagstaffbiking.org
May 7th, Flagstaff Loop Trail, Segment 25, Old Walnut Canyon Road to Campbell Mesa Trails
Join us for new construction on the Flagstaff Loop Trail!
This piece will tie the Campbell Mesa Trail System over to Old Walnut Canyon Road.
We encourage everyone to attend and assist in the implementation of this amazing trail. For more information on the Flagstaff Loop Trail, see here.
Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.
Click here for a map to the event.
Sponsored by:
For more information on this trail day event, contact: looptrail@flagstaffbiking.org
June 4th, National Trails Day, Arizona Trail
Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.
Flagstaff’s 2011 National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4th, 2011 from 8:00am-3:00pm.
This event is on the Arizona Trail, a National Scenic Trail, to continue to “Close the Gap”!
We encourage all trail users of all ages and abilities to attend this annual celebration of trails! There will be work projects for everyone, regardless of strength or stamina. This is one of the last events on the “Close the Gap” section of the Arizona Trail in the Flagstaff Area, as this trail should be connected this season if everything goes according to plan.
Please carpool as there is limited parking & arrive at Schultz Pass early to:
1. 8:00-8:30am – Registration
2. 8:30am-12:30pm – Safety talk, break into groups and work on the trail – Yippee!!
3. Lunch – double Yippee!!
Preregister by emailing Gary Hohner at sghohner@cox.net.
Sponsored by:
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For more information on this trail day event, contact: trails@flagstaffbiking.org
June 18th Little Elden Trail restoration
Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.
Help us to begin repairing the trails that were damaged by the Schultz Fire and subsequent flooding. We will be reestablishing tread and creating drainage to hopefully preserve the Little Elden Trail. Once this trail is brought back “up to code” it will be ready to be reopened! (At the approval of the Forest Supervisor…)
Please make some time to do your part in this monumental process of re-opening trails in the Schultz Burn area.
We will be meeting on Elden Springs Road, just north of Silver Saddle Road on the left side of Highway 89 A. Drive in a couple of miles on this low-clearance dirt road to the meeting location, which will be marked.
Click here for a map to the meeting location.
Sponsored by:
For more information on this trail day event, contact: trails@flagstaffbiking.org
July 9th, Flagstaff Loop Trail, Segment 56, Observatory Mesa
Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.
We encourage everyone to attend and assist in the implementation of this amazing trail. For more information on the Flagstaff Loop Trail, see here.
From downtown Flagstaff, Take US-180, Fort Valley Rd for approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto W Blue Willow Rd. Take the 1st left onto N Tillie Ln. Meeting location will be signed.
Click here for a map to the meeting location.
Sponsored by:
For more information on this trail day event, contact: looptrail@flagstaffbiking.org
July 24th, (Sunday!) Little Elden Trail restoration with Coconino Horsemens’ Alliance
Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information
Help us to begin repairing the trails that were damaged by the Schultz Fire and subsequent flooding. We will be reestablishing tread and creating drainage to hopefully preserve the Little Elden Trail. Once this trail is brought back “up to code” it will be ready to be reopened! (At the approval of the Forest Supervisor…)
Please make some time to do your part in this monumental process of re-opening trails in the Schultz Burn area.
We will be meeting on Elden Springs Road, just north of Silver Saddle Road on the left side of Highway 89 A. Drive in a couple of miles on this low-clearance dirt road to the meeting location, which will be marked.
Click here for a map to the meeting location.
Thanks to the Coconino Horsemen’s Alliance for partnering with us on this event.
Partner:
Sponsored by:
For more information on this trail day event, contact: trails@flagstaffbiking.org
July 30th Little Elden Trail restoration with the Arizona Trail Assoc. and the Northern Arizona Trail Runners
Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.
Help us to begin repairing the trails that were damaged by the Schultz Fire and subsequent flooding. We will be reestablishing tread and creating drainage to hopefully preserve the Little Elden Trail. Once this trail is brought back “up to code” it will be ready to be reopened! (At the approval of the Forest Supervisor…)
Please make some time to do your part in this monumental process of re-opening trails in the Schultz Burn area.
We will be meeting on Elden Springs Road, just north of Silver Saddle Road on the left side of Highway 89 A. Drive in a couple of miles on this low-clearance dirt road to the meeting location, which will be marked.
Click here for a map to the meeting location.
Thanks to the Arizona Trail Association and the Northern Arizona Trail Runners for partnering with us on this event.
Partners:
Sponsored by:
For more information on this trail day event, contact: trails@flagstaffbiking.org
August 13th, Flagstaff Loop Trail, Segment 56, Observatory Mesa
Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.
We encourage everyone to attend and assist in the implementation of this amazing trail. For more information on the Flagstaff Loop Trail, see here.
From downtown Flagstaff, Take US-180, Fort Valley Rd for approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto W Blue Willow Rd. Take the 1st left onto N Tillie Ln. Meeting location will be signed.
Click here for a map to the meeting location.
Sponsored by:
Board of Supervisors
For more information on this trail day event, contact: looptrail@flagstaffbiking.org
August 27th, Lower “Moto Trail” maintenance
Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.
We will be meeting on Shultz Pass Road, just past the cattle guard.
From downtown Flagstaff, Take Humphreys Street to US180/Fort Valley Road. Take US-180/Fort Valley Road to Shultz Pass Road. Turn right onto Shultz Pass Rd. Veer to the left at the “Y” intersection. Proceed on the dirt road to the cattle guard. The meeting location will be marked.
Click here for a map to the meeting location.
Sponsored by:
For more information on this trail day event, contact: trails@flagstaffbiking.org
September 10th, Flagstaff Loop Trail, Segment 31, Fisher Point Area
Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.
We encourage everyone to attend and assist in the implementation of this amazing trail. For more information on the Flagstaff Loop Trail, see here.
We have arranged with Pine Canyon security to stage our volunteers in the Pine Canyon maintenance area known as the ‘old cart barn’ which is right beside the FUTS trail and about a 15-20min walk from the work site where the Loop Trail crosses the Arizona Trail. Parking will be on the pavement adjacent to the large tent and we must park in such a way as to insure access to that building. Pine Canyon security will direct our volunteers to the location and it will be signed the morning of the event.
Sponsored by:
For more information on this trail day event, contact: looptrail@flagstaffbiking.org
September 17th, Pedals v. Pistons v. Horseshoes v. Hiking Boots, lower Moto Trail
Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.
We will be meeting on Shultz Pass Road, just past the cattle guard.
From downtown Flagstaff, Take Humphreys Street to US180/Fort Valley Road. Take US-180/Fort Valley Road to Shultz Pass Road. Turn right onto Shultz Pass Rd. Veer to the left at the “Y” intersection. Proceed on the dirt road to the cattle guard. The meeting location will be marked.
Click here for a map to the meeting location.
JOIN THE CHALLENGE! Let’s see which trail user group can show up in the greatest numbers for this great trail! A lovely trophy is on the line for the winning group… they will hold that trophy until next year’s challenge. Join this fun event… we ALL WIN when we work together to build good trail and strong trail-user relationships!
Partners:
Sponsored by:
For more information on this trail day event, contact: trails@flagstaffbiking.org
October 8th, Flagstaff Loop Trail, Segment 56, Observatory Mesa
Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.
We encourage everyone to attend and assist in the implementation of this amazing trail. For more information on the Flagstaff Loop Trail, see here.
With your help, we can get this section completed on this day, thereby providing connectivity for the Flagstaff Loop Trail from the Cheshire area to the top of Observatory Mesa and the Flagstaff Urban Trail.
From downtown Flagstaff, Take US-180, Fort Valley Rd for approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto W Blue Willow Rd. Take the 1st left onto N Tillie Ln. Meeting location will be signed.
Click here for a map to the meeting location.
Sponsored by:
Board of Supervisors
For more information on this trail day event, contact: looptrail@flagstaffbiking.org
For more information, call Anthony Quintile @ 928-526-7704 or email him. //