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Trail Running–January 2026

The warm weather continues and has allowed us to run in Sedona on dry trails. Trails in Flagstaff, however, tend to be muddy unless you run early enough in the morning when they are still frozen. So we mostly run in Sedona.

Flagstaff FUTS run

Our only run in Flagstaff this month was on New Year’s Day–and it was raining. By the end of the run the trail was getting pretty sloppy.

Public art along the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) on a gray, rainy New Year's Day.
Public art along the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) on a gray, rainy New Year’s Day.

The Hogs and Chicken Point

This run connects many trails to get a double loop: •Hogwash •Hog Heaven •High on the Hog •Broken Arrow •Chicken Point turnaround •Broken Arrow •Submarine Rock •Broken Arrow

Expansive scenery from the Hogwash Trail in Sedona.
Expansive scenery from the Hogwash Trail in Sedona.
Two runners traverse a sandstone bench on the Hogwash Trail in Sedona. Fortunately it was warm enough that this was water and not ice.
Two runners traverse a sandstone bench on the Hogwash Trail in Sedona. Fortunately it was warm enough that this was water and not ice.

Brins Mesa–Soldiers Pass Loop

A runner ascends the final steps to the top of Cibola Pass. Several large red rock towers can be seen in the distance (Morning Glory Spire on left; Cibola Mitten on the right.
A runner ascends the final steps to the top of Cibola Pass. Several large red rock towers can be seen in the distance (Morning Glory Spire on left; Cibola Mitten on the right.
The calendar says January but the weather has been warm and rainy so it is no surprise that wild flowers (Cliffrose) are already blooming.
The calendar says January but the weather has been warm and rainy so it is no surprise that wild flowers (Cliffrose) are already blooming.
A panoramic view from the top of Brins Mesa looking towards Wilson Mountain.
A panoramic view from the top of Brins Mesa looking towards Wilson Mountain.

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Trail Running–December 2025

It has been warm and dry this month and this has allowed us to continue doing trail runs in Flagstaff and Sedona. Here are a few photographs from these runs.

Long Canyon

A side trip while running Long Canyon in Sedona provides a great view of the red rocks.
A side trip while running Long Canyon in Sedona provides a great view of the red rocks.
This tinaja (pool) hidden away in Long Canyon makes a good destination.
This tinaja (pool) hidden away in Long Canyon makes a good destination.
End of the trail in Long Canyon--the sign says so.
End of the trail in Long Canyon–the sign says so.

Fort Tuthill

It was interesting that the snow had melted everywhere except the trail.

Snow on Soldiers Trail, Fort Tuthill.
Snow on Soldiers Trail, Fort Tuthill.
Footprints in the snow, Soldiers Trail at Fort Tuthill.
Footprints in the snow, Soldiers Trail at Fort Tuthill.

Wet Beaver Creek

This trail a favorite of our running group. The turnaround is at this deep pool.

A deep pool marks the turnaround point for our run along Wet Beaver Creek.
A deep pool marks the turnaround point for our run along Wet Beaver Creek.
A sandstone bench makes for an interesting section on the Bell Trail along Wet Beaver Creek.
A sandstone bench makes for an interesting section on the Bell Trail along Wet Beaver Creek.

Templeton Trail–Easy Breezy Trail

An early morning start was chilly but it warmed up quickly on this run.

Cathedral Rock looms in the distance along this section of Templeton Trail.
Cathedral Rock looms in the distance along this section of Templeton Trail.
Cathedral Rock and the intersection of Templeton -- Easy Breezy -- and Hardline Trails.
Cathedral Rock and the intersection of Templeton — Easy Breezy — and Hardline Trails.
The return on this loop was on Easy Breezy Trail.
The return on this loop was on Easy Breezy Trail.

Teacup Trail

We don’t do this often because parking is difficult much of the year. But we got lucky on this day.

Teacup Trail with Coffee Pot Rock in the background.
Teacup Trail with Coffee Pot Rock in the background.

Oldham–Down Under

We did this earlier this fall and wanted to do it again. Mud, snow and ice made it tricky.

Down Under Trail (formally known as Red Onion) where it crosses Elden Lookout Road.
Down Under Trail (formally known as Red Onion) where it crosses Elden Lookout Road.
Too much mud and snow here--so we turned around.
Too much mud and snow here–so we turned around.

Huckaby Trail

Another trail run with a cold start but a warm finish.

Two runners make the climb from the canyon floor to the ridge above on the Huckaby Trail.
Two runners make the climb from the canyon floor to the ridge above on the Huckaby Trail.
A view from the high point on Huckaby Trail looking back at Midgley Bridge--the turnaround point for this run.
A view from the high point on Huckaby Trail looking back at Midgley Bridge–the turnaround point for this run.

Schultz Creek Trail

The first two miles were fine with just a few muddy spots. After that we encountered patches of ice and snow — so we did the return on Schultz Pass Road.

Patches of ice on Schultz Creek Trail. Not a problem running up--but not something we wanted to do running down.
Patches of ice on Schultz Creek Trail. Not a problem running up–but not something we wanted to do running down.

Morning Sun in Sedona

Last week we were in Sedona at the Huckaby Trailhead getting ready for a trail run. For just a few minutes, the clouds in the east opened up and allowed this spot of sunlight to hit the red rocks of Sedona. The rocks seen here are Steamboat Rock in the lower foreground and The Sail in the middle ground. In the distance is Wilson Mountain.

A brief moment of sunlight illuminates Steamboat Rock and The Sail in Sedona.
A brief moment of sunlight illuminates Steamboat Rock and The Sail in Sedona.

And a moment later the light was gone.