Flagstaff Fridays

Biking to school in spring- yayy! FUTS trail

Snow, sunshine, rain... ahhh, spring in Flagstaff. Time to get outside and explore. Oh, I almost forgot- wind. Still, there are plenty of nice days and Jack has listed plenty of wonderful walks.

From Jack-

SATURDAY 26 MARCH
Rio de Flag Walk Series
Behind Fox Glenn Park
Start Location: Fox Glenn Park on Butler
Time: 3:00 PM
The Rio is wide in this area and plays host to a beautiful section of the FUTS.
Restoration was done last year on this section of the Rio

SUNDAY 27 MARCH
Rio de Flag Walk Series
The Rio through the Golf Course/Campbell Mesa area
Start Location: Please note new start location!
Cemetery Parking lot across from the Campbell Mesa Trailhead
From County Club Drive go East on Old Walnut Canyon Road for 1/2 on paved road.
Next 1/2 mile is gravel. Look for the large white cross on the right hand side of the road across from the Campbell Mesa Trailhead.
Time: 3:00 PM
We'll walk the wide route of the Rio de Flag to Highway 40 and on the way take a look at the Bottomless Pit.

TUESDAY 29 MARCH
Walk Into Spring
Start Location: Adult Center
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhood

FRIDAY 1 APRIL 2011 Note new start location:
Walk Into Spring
Start Location: FUTS parking area at the corner of Lone Tree Road and John Wesley Powell
Time: 9:00 AM
About 3 total miles in and around the surrounding neighborhood
Expect a few hills

FRIDAY 1 APRIL 2011 This is not an April Fool Joke!
Bald Eagle Talk
Location: Arizona Game and Fish Office
3500 South Lake Mary Road
Time: Noon - Bring your lunch!

SATURDAY 2 APRIL
5 K Walk for Willow Bend on the NAU campus
Blue Key Walk the Talk for the Environment
Start Location: South Field on NAU campus
Time: Walk starts at 9:00 AM
Registration between 7 AM and 8:45 AM
Check the Willow Bend web site for more information: www.willowbendcenter.org

SATURDAY 2 APRIL
The Rio de Flag Walk Series
Wildcat Reach - a section of the Rio in need of help
Start Location: Front Home Depot Parking Lot - East End
Time: 3:00 PM
A much abused section of the Rio after it goes under Highway 40 and Route 66.

SUNDAY 3 APRIL 2011
Rio de Flag Walk Series
The Rio through Picture Canyon
Start Location: On the paved road between the Wildcat Waste Water Treatment Plant and The Gas Company
Time: 3:00 PM
Lot's to explore here. The recently restored of the Rio de Flag meander above and below Flagstaff's only water fall. Native American Glyphs and great views. Don't miss this one!