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Historical Route 66 – Flagstaff loop from Flagstaff Mall

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Historical Route 66 – Flagstaff loop from Flagstaff Mall

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(8767)

8,768

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Historical Route 66 – Flagstaff loop from Flagstaff Mall

01:12

20.3km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Coconino National Forest

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Parking

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2.38 km

Historical Route 66

Highlight • Trail

The Old Road that's now a cycle path that shadows the New Route 66 highway. A nice way to leave town.

Tip by

6.53 km

The beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff is not to be missed. Here you can find everything your hiking heart desires. There's an affordable hostel with super-fast WiFi, an REI store, a big Walmart, numerous restaurants, and even a movie theater on the east end of town. But the best thing about Flagstaff is the brewery district, where you can sample every flavor of locally brewed beer imaginable.

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8.60 km

Downtown Flagstaff

Highlight • Settlement

Flagstaff was founded in 1876 and translates as much as flagpole. The exact origin is interpreted in different ways, but all stories revolve around a central element: a single spruce, freed from its branches, was used as a flagpole. Some say that a group of settlers raised the American flag here on the anniversary of independence, others speak of marking a trade route. In 1881 the railroad came through the small town and with it the upswing. The University of Northern Arizona opened in 1899, making Flagstaff the unofficial capital of northern Arizona. It wasn't just Route 66 that brought tourists to the city. Since the early 20th century, the Flagstaff surrounding 7 natural wonders Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, Walnut Canyon, Wupatki National Monument, Sunset Crater National Monument and the San Francisco Peaks were known across the country, giving the city the nickname "City of 7 Wonders." "brought in. Even after Route 66 was stopped, tourists continued to come to the city. In summer the Grand Canyon visitors, in winter numerous skiers who wagged the slopes down to San Francisco Peak, where you can also find Arizona's highest mountain: Humphreys Peak at 3851.

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16.6 km

Route 66 Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Much of the Historic Route 66 has been paved over by more modern Highways and Interstates. However, here in Flagstaff this trail aims to preserve a bit of automotive history by allowing people to explore the historic route by foot or by bike.

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20.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

1.40 km

572 m

468 m

258 m

148 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

3.19 km

759 m

258 m

Elevation

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Sunday 23 August

27°C

13°C

30 %

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