Caleb’s Guidebook - Flagstaff and Oak Creek Canyon
Food
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
2004 W Historic Rte 66Filling, mexican cuisine with fun and lively servers.
Pizzicletta is southside neighborhood restaurant making traditional wood-fired pizza alongside Italian wines, local craft beer and house-made gelato. It's located in the corner wedge of the historic Milum building. A busy place but worth the wait for some of the best wood-fired pizza in town!
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Pizzicletta
203 W Phoenix AvePizzicletta is southside neighborhood restaurant making traditional wood-fired pizza alongside Italian wines, local craft beer and house-made gelato. It's located in the corner wedge of the historic Milum building. A busy place but worth the wait for some of the best wood-fired pizza in town!
Quirky breakfast and lunch spot with a broad menu to please everyone in your group.
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The Toasted Owl Cafe
12 S Mikes Pike StQuirky breakfast and lunch spot with a broad menu to please everyone in your group.
Modern coffee shop with great espresso, sweet and savory options and a great back patio!
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Late For the Train
19A E Aspen AveModern coffee shop with great espresso, sweet and savory options and a great back patio!
Foret Flg
2 South Beaver StreetSmall cafe for brunch featuring spins on some French classics.
Fun and lively place to grab a local brew. A great place to wait if you are on a wait list for nearby restaurants.
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Mother Road Brewing Company
7 S Mikes Pike StFun and lively place to grab a local brew. A great place to wait if you are on a wait list for nearby restaurants.
This is the top rated restaurant on Yelp in Sedona and for good reason. It's nestled in Oak Creek Canyon, just north of Sedona, with an amazing patio and offering a mix of breakfast items served until 11:30 and sandwiches and salads for lunch. Open everyday starting at 8am to 4pm.
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Indian Gardens Cafe & Market
3951 N State Rte 89AThis is the top rated restaurant on Yelp in Sedona and for good reason. It's nestled in Oak Creek Canyon, just north of Sedona, with an amazing patio and offering a mix of breakfast items served until 11:30 and sandwiches and salads for lunch. Open everyday starting at 8am to 4pm.
Morning Glory Cafe
115 S San Francisco StTiny cafe serving up healthy breakfast and smoothies.
Best and widest wine selection in town. Get something to go or stay, have a glass and some snacks from the kitchen. They also have many board games to make it a full evening.
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FLG Terroir: Wine Bar & Bistro
17 N San Francisco StBest and widest wine selection in town. Get something to go or stay, have a glass and some snacks from the kitchen. They also have many board games to make it a full evening.
Fun fact: Macy’s is the 1st coffee roaster in AZ! Come here to grab pastries, dark roasted espresso drinks and vegetarian breakfast or lunch.
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Macy's European Coffeehouse & Bakery
14 S Beaver StFun fact: Macy’s is the 1st coffee roaster in AZ! Come here to grab pastries, dark roasted espresso drinks and vegetarian breakfast or lunch.
Modern American small-plates cuisine. Small space so be sure to get reservations and get the pasta!
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Shift Kitchen & Bar
107 N San Francisco StModern American small-plates cuisine. Small space so be sure to get reservations and get the pasta!
Juice Pub & Eatery
22 E Birch AveDelicious and healthy options for a quick breakfast or lunch.
Huge brunch dishes of southwest cuisine. Get's very busy on weekends.
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MartAnnes Burrito Palace
112 E Rte 66Huge brunch dishes of southwest cuisine. Get's very busy on weekends.
Hiking
Beautiful short hike in the aspens near Snowbowl. This is a great alternative if you don't want to commit to too long of a hike but want to get into the aspen groves. It is at a high elevation so be prepared to go slow if you are coming from sea level.
Aspen Nature Loop
Humphrey's Peak TrailBeautiful short hike in the aspens near Snowbowl. This is a great alternative if you don't want to commit to too long of a hike but want to get into the aspen groves. It is at a high elevation so be prepared to go slow if you are coming from sea level.
Looking for a good challenge? Hiking to the top of Arizona will certainly fill your cup. This ~10 mile round trip takes you from Aspens to Alpine through a switchbacking trail. Once on the summit ridge you'll have 360 views of northern Arizona. Don't stop short though, there are a number of false summits. You'll know when you get there though.
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Humphrey's Peak Trail
Humphrey's Peak TrailLooking for a good challenge? Hiking to the top of Arizona will certainly fill your cup. This ~10 mile round trip takes you from Aspens to Alpine through a switchbacking trail. Once on the summit ridge you'll have 360 views of northern Arizona. Don't stop short though, there are a number of false summits. You'll know when you get there though.
This trail at the base of Mt. Elden offers a good variety of terrain and views to the east of Flagstaff towards the Painted Desert. There are a number of very large juniper trees that are many 100's of years old! The trail is moderately challenging. If going in the warmer months, be sure to get an early start as it can heat up quickly.
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Fatman's Loop Trail
5098 US-89This trail at the base of Mt. Elden offers a good variety of terrain and views to the east of Flagstaff towards the Painted Desert. There are a number of very large juniper trees that are many 100's of years old! The trail is moderately challenging. If going in the warmer months, be sure to get an early start as it can heat up quickly.
Steep and rewarding, Elden Lookout Trail climbs about 2500 ft in 2.5 miles to reach the top of Mt. Elden and the lookout tower. From here you'll see the San Francisco Peaks, the Sedona area, all of Flagstaff, the Vermillon Cliffs to the northeast and the Painted Desert to the east. There is no water on the trail so be sure to plan ahead.
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Mt Elden Lookout Trail
5098 US-89Steep and rewarding, Elden Lookout Trail climbs about 2500 ft in 2.5 miles to reach the top of Mt. Elden and the lookout tower. From here you'll see the San Francisco Peaks, the Sedona area, all of Flagstaff, the Vermillon Cliffs to the northeast and the Painted Desert to the east. There is no water on the trail so be sure to plan ahead.
The most accessible trails are RIGHT out the door! Observatory Mesa has endless, non-technical trails to explore. From the cul de sac hop on the trails on the opposite side of the block wall and go exploring. There are MANY trails but if you get lost ever just go due south to the railroad tracks than head east towards town and you'll eventually see our neighborhood.
Access to these trails are truly one of the joys to living in this location and we hope you enjoy them too!
Observatory Mesa
The most accessible trails are RIGHT out the door! Observatory Mesa has endless, non-technical trails to explore. From the cul de sac hop on the trails on the opposite side of the block wall and go exploring. There are MANY trails but if you get lost ever just go due south to the railroad tracks than head east towards town and you'll eventually see our neighborhood.
Access to these trails are truly one of the joys to living in this location and we hope you enjoy them too!
Buffalo Park is a well maintained and travelled loop on the north side of town. It's a very easy 2 (or shorter) loop with views of the San Francisco Peaks and Mt. Elden. In the warmer months there is water and bathrooms at the parking area.
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Buffalo Park Loop
Buffalo Park LoopBuffalo Park is a well maintained and travelled loop on the north side of town. It's a very easy 2 (or shorter) loop with views of the San Francisco Peaks and Mt. Elden. In the warmer months there is water and bathrooms at the parking area.
This is one of the most overlooked trails but one of the best! You will likely not see anyone on the trail but what you will see are sweeping views up and down Oak Creek Canyon.
The trail starts at Oak Creek from Bootlegger Picnic area ($5 daily fee or annual interagency parks pass). You have to cross the creek and if take your time you (might) not get your feet wet. Once on the west side of Oak Creek the trail climbs up switchbacks for almost 2 miles to the canyon rim. Here catch your breath and get some great photos of Slide Rock, Mt. Wilson and the San Francisco Peaks. You can turn around here or go another 1/2 mile to the East Pocket lookout tower.
Once back at the creek don't forget to take a plunge!
A.B. Young Trail
A.B. Young TrailThis is one of the most overlooked trails but one of the best! You will likely not see anyone on the trail but what you will see are sweeping views up and down Oak Creek Canyon.
The trail starts at Oak Creek from Bootlegger Picnic area ($5 daily fee or annual interagency parks pass). You have to cross the creek and if take your time you (might) not get your feet wet. Once on the west side of Oak Creek the trail climbs up switchbacks for almost 2 miles to the canyon rim. Here catch your breath and get some great photos of Slide Rock, Mt. Wilson and the San Francisco Peaks. You can turn around here or go another 1/2 mile to the East Pocket lookout tower.
Once back at the creek don't forget to take a plunge!
This is a short (1.2 mile roundtrip) trail I often take going to or from work in Sedona. It is very steep but offers some nice views of sandstone outcrops and Oak Creek Canyon from the top, especially in the fall!
Harding Spring Trail
Arizona 89AThis is a short (1.2 mile roundtrip) trail I often take going to or from work in Sedona. It is very steep but offers some nice views of sandstone outcrops and Oak Creek Canyon from the top, especially in the fall!
LOTS of aspen as the name would suggest but also a great jumping off point to hike the AZT towards Bismark Lake. The trail has a steep down to start but then is very moderate as it heads north. It's about 8 miles out and back passing through open meadows with sweeping views and aspen groves. Highly recommended in the fall months.
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Aspen Corner
LOTS of aspen as the name would suggest but also a great jumping off point to hike the AZT towards Bismark Lake. The trail has a steep down to start but then is very moderate as it heads north. It's about 8 miles out and back passing through open meadows with sweeping views and aspen groves. Highly recommended in the fall months.
If you are looking for a challenging trail, Wilson Mtn will certainly do! You can access Wilson from the south via the trailhead at Midgley Bridge or via the north from the parking lot at Encinoso Picnic area. Either way it is a steep climb that will reward you with beautiful views over Sedona.
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Wilson Mountain Trail
Wilson Mountain TrailIf you are looking for a challenging trail, Wilson Mtn will certainly do! You can access Wilson from the south via the trailhead at Midgley Bridge or via the north from the parking lot at Encinoso Picnic area. Either way it is a steep climb that will reward you with beautiful views over Sedona.
10 mile out and back with about 2500 ft of climbing. This is a difficult but rewarding hike. From the top you'll get a picture perfect view of the San Francisco Peaks
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Kendrick Mountain Trailhead
10 mile out and back with about 2500 ft of climbing. This is a difficult but rewarding hike. From the top you'll get a picture perfect view of the San Francisco Peaks
Sightseeing
Lowell is a short walk from the AirBnB. No need to drive! Head north from the cul de sac on forest trails for about 1/3 of a mile. Be sure to take a headlamp if going at night. There are many telescopes available to view the night sky.
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洛厄尔天文台
1400 W Mars Hill RdLowell is a short walk from the AirBnB. No need to drive! Head north from the cul de sac on forest trails for about 1/3 of a mile. Be sure to take a headlamp if going at night. There are many telescopes available to view the night sky.
MNA is right in town and offers history on the indigenous people of N. AZ. Highly recommended to learn more about the original settlers of this land. There are also gifts and jewelry made by Navajo and Hopi in the gift shop.
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北亚利桑那博物馆
3101 N Fort Valley RdMNA is right in town and offers history on the indigenous people of N. AZ. Highly recommended to learn more about the original settlers of this land. There are also gifts and jewelry made by Navajo and Hopi in the gift shop.
Wupatki is an hour+ drive from the AirBnB but is worth the travel. On the drive you'll pass by Sunset Crater, one of the best preserved cinder cones in all of northern Arizona. At Wupatki you can see multiple dwellings of indigenous people. The sites are very well preserved. Don't miss a side trip to Wukoki, which was the inspiration for our home.
Be sure to drive the whole loop from the turn-off to Sunset Crater to the northern entrance off of 89a. By doing so you will get views of the Painted Desert to the east.
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伍帕特基国家纪念碑
25137 North Wupatki LaneWupatki is an hour+ drive from the AirBnB but is worth the travel. On the drive you'll pass by Sunset Crater, one of the best preserved cinder cones in all of northern Arizona. At Wupatki you can see multiple dwellings of indigenous people. The sites are very well preserved. Don't miss a side trip to Wukoki, which was the inspiration for our home.
Be sure to drive the whole loop from the turn-off to Sunset Crater to the northern entrance off of 89a. By doing so you will get views of the Painted Desert to the east.
The Gondola at Snowbowl is a great spot for a relaxing way to get up high on the San Francisco Peaks and get great views. To the north you'll see the Grand Canyon, to the east the Painted Desert and the south the Verde Valley and Sedona.
Be sure to check if the Gondola is running before driving up. Hours can change frequently.
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Snowbowl Scenic Gondola
9300 North Snow Bowl RoadThe Gondola at Snowbowl is a great spot for a relaxing way to get up high on the San Francisco Peaks and get great views. To the north you'll see the Grand Canyon, to the east the Painted Desert and the south the Verde Valley and Sedona.
Be sure to check if the Gondola is running before driving up. Hours can change frequently.