Hidden gems in Flagstaff

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10 miles northwest of Flagstaff, west of the San Francisco Peaks. This is a relaxing, scenic cruise through pine forest and meadows with little elevation change. Your destination is a lava tube cave. This type of cavern forms when molten lave, flowing through an underground passage, subsides and leaves a long, tube-like cave.

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This segment of the state-spanning Arizona Trail was designed to give the equestrian user a alternate route around Flagstaff to avoid the busy city traffic and also to provide a safe way to cross Interstate 40.

The trail follows the rim of Walnut canyon so have your camera ready, as the views are spectacular. There will be a variety of photo opportunities including scenic canyon shots to fabulous views of the San Francisco Peaks. There is also an abundance of wildlife. Keep your eyes open for elk, deer, antelope, squirrels, fox, coyote and many varieties of birds.

From the trailhead, you can go north or south. The northern route continues for 3.5 miles to Interstate 40. The southern route follows the rim of Walnut Canyon to Fisher Point and then across Walnut Canyon into the Mormon Lake District of the Coconino National Forest. This portion of the Arizona Trail goes to Marshall Lake.

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A variety of sandwiches, made with homemade bread, deli meats and cheeses, and lots of fresh vegetables.

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This bright and spacious art space on the northwest corner of the Northern Arizona University campus features paintings, sculpture, prints and ceramics by local, regional and national artists. Supplemented by guest artist lectures, workshops and demonstrations year-round, the collection includes works by Diego Rivera as well as turn-of-the-century furniture. The art gallery is open noon to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday.