Aspen Nature Loop

Cappie’s Scoop: You want the best place to see fall colors and get lost in yellow and gold aspen trees, this is one of the best trails in Flagstaff for it! Mom and I try to visit every year and hike this loop because it’s so pretty. Oh and the smells are really good too. There are a lot of leaves and grass in this aspen grove and I just want to roll around in it. It makes it really hard for mom to keep hiking because we stop a lot for good smells and of course photos. Mom takes my fall photo here every year! The parking lot for this hike is the same for Humphrey’s Peak. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: Need a quick fall fix, this 1.5 mile trail takes you through beautiful aspen groves where you can soak in all the fall colors and have a view of the mountains! Plus, the trail is often less crowded than other fall color hikes around Flagstaff.

Directions: From Flagstaff, head north out of town on Hwy 180. After mile marker 222, turn right onto N Snow Bowl Rd. following the sign for the Arizona Snowbowl. Continue up the windy road for 6.5 miles. You will come to a sign pointing left that says “LOT 1 Base Area Parking Humphrey Trail”. Turn left into that parking area for the trailhead.