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Winter Recreation
Please check the Coconino County Parks and Recreation Facebook page for up-to-date information and park conditions. Visit our Trails page for maps to the parks and natural areas. There are many Watchable Wildlife opportunities in the parks and natural areas, too.
Fort Tuthill County Park
With ample snow accumulation, Fort Tuthill County Park transforms into a winter wonderland. Enjoy winter recreation and explore the outdoors when you snowshoe and cross country ski on the trails in Fort Tuthill. Or build a snowman and take in the sights and sounds of winter. A restroom is located in the north parking lot next to the Bike Park. Fort Tuthill County Park is open for day use, sunrise to sunset.
*There are no sledding hills at Fort Tuthill County Park. Please do not sled on the Fort Tuthill Bike Park or you will damage the features which were built specifically for cyclists to hone their skills on jumps and flow trails. If you're interested in sledding and tubing, Flagstaff Snow Park is located within the park boundaries. The Fort Tuthill Luke Air Force Base Recreation Area is a restricted area. Only those with a valid Military ID or a guest of the lodging area are permitted to enter or park there. Unauthorized vehicles are subject to be towed. Parking is also not permitted on the access road to the area or on the road to the archery range.
Download the park map for parking locations, trails, and trailheads. As a reminder, do not park on County-maintained rights-of-way during snow season, between November 1-April 1, for safety reasons and to prevent traffic congestion per Winter Parking Ordinance 2017-11.
Flagstaff Snow Park (reservations required)
Flagstaff Snow Park is located at Fort Tuthill County Park and offers visitors a variety of tubing hills including a kiddie hill and long, fast runs. To visit Flagstaff Snow Park, you will need to purchase a ticket, which includes a snow tube rental (do not bring your own sled). Visit their website for hours and tickets.
Pumphouse County Natural Area
Winter brings another layer of calm and quiet in the natural area, located about 7 miles south of Flagstaff in the community of Kachina Village. Popular with the local residents, the natural area has a system of trails that are great for trail running, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. Pumphouse County Natural Area is open for day use, sunrise to sunset. There are restroom facilities nearby at Raymond County Park.
Download the park map for parking locations, trails, and trailheads. As a reminder, do not park on County-maintained rights-of-way during snow season, between November 1-April 1, for safety reasons and to prevent traffic congestion per Winter Parking Ordinance 2017-11.
Rogers Lake County Natural Area
During the winter season, the road is closed to Rogers Lake County Natural Area (Forest Road 231 / Woody Mountain Road) to vehicular traffic. The US Forest Service - Coconino National Forest posts the closure notice when the road becomes impassible. In past seasons, people have cross country skied out to the natural area and enjoyed a winter wonderland. Rogers Lake County Natural Area is open for day use, sunrise to sunset.
Download the park map for parking locations, trails, and trailheads. Download the Rogers Trail map, a trail that connects Fort Tuthill County Park and Rogers Lake County Natural Area.
Flagstaff Winter Recreation Map
The 2022-23 Flagstaff Winter Recreation Map is here! Want to know where to go, what activities there are and the new hotline number? Click the image to find out all the winter recreation activities in Flagstaff!
Weather conditions change daily. Check weather conditions before your visit.
Visit the U.S. National Weather Service (Facebook or webpage) for more information.
Call the Flagstaff Winter Information Hotline at 1-844-256-SNOW (7669) for up-to-date snow travel info.
Park visitors are reminded to:
- Be prepared: Travel with cold weather necessities including plenty of gas in the tank, fully charged cell phone, supply of drinking water, flashlight, batteries, pack blankets, gloves, scarves, snacks and medication.
- Safety first: Slow down, only park in designated areas, do not park along highways, allow for extra time due to road conditions or travel delays.
- Respect property: Do not block driveways, entrances or exits, use restrooms prior to arriving at snowplay area, play in approved designated areas as shown on the snowplay map.
- Leave no trace: Be sure to take your trash and snowplay items back to your vehicle for proper storage, recycling or trash.
- Have an alternative plan: Flagstaff offers numerous indoor and outdoor family-friendly winter activities. Stop by the Flagstaff Visitor Center for a customized itinerary.
- Spend the night: Weather is unpredictable and conditions can quickly change. Err on the cautious side and plan to stay overnight. There are plenty of family and pet-friendly hotels and campgrounds. Visit the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information.
Pack it in, pack it out. Please pick up your litter and practice Leave No Trace principles.