3.4 miles
Distance
172 ft
Climb
-229 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-57 ft
Altitude change
6,792 ft
Altitude min
6,865 ft
Altitude start
6,808 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
4,596 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Rio de Flag Loop is a 3 mile less popular easy route located near Flagstaff Arizona. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 172 ft with a max elevation of 6,910 ft then descends -229 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Dec 9, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Avg time
    35 min 34 sec
  • Altitude min
    6,792 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,865 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,808 ft
  • Climb
    172 ft
  • Descent
    -229 ft
  • Grade
    -0.3%
  • Grade max
    -17.6%
  • Grade min
    13.3%
  • Distance climb
    4,596 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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  • Riding area
    Flagstaff
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy

Directions

  1. Walk north on FUTS (Sinclair Wash).
  2. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  3. Walk east on FUTS (Sinclair Wash).
  4. Continue for 200 meters.
  5. Walk southeast on FUTS (Sinclair Wash).
  6. Continue for 300 meters.
  7. Bear right onto AZT - (Flagstaff).
  8. Continue for 80 meters.
  9. Walk southeast on AZT (Flagstaff).
  10. Continue for 300 meters.
  11. Keep right to stay on AZT (Flagstaff).
  12. Continue for 600 meters.
  13. Walk south on AZT (Flagstaff).
  14. Continue for 500 meters.
  15. Walk northeast on Burnt Corral.
  16. Continue for 700 meters.
  17. Walk northwest on Rio De Flag West.
  18. Continue for 800 meters.
  19. Walk southwest on AZT - (Flagstaff).
  20. Continue for 300 meters.
  21. Keep left to take FUTS (Sinclair Wash).
  22. Continue for 400 meters.
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