Hart Prairie

4.7/5 (11 reviews)
Flagstaff, Arizona (Coconino County)
Last Updated: 05/28/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

Part of the “around the peaks” loop, the eponymous Hart Prairie sits east of Fern Mountain at the midpoint of this drive and offers some of the best views and finest ecological beauty in the Flagstaff area. The road is also part of the “Hart Prairie Loop” mountain biking trail. This trail offers aspen groves, alpine meadows, springs, and a diversity of terrain and ecosystems. Fern Mountain offers a short and beautiful hike with sweeping views of the San Francisco Peaks.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Trail Reviews

4.7/5 (11)
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 06/02/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Nice easy scenic drive. No issues in my 4Runner. SUV will have no issues. Great campsites along road and dispersed.
Official Crew
12100
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 05/28/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

FR151 is open; FR151E is closed as of this time.
5600
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/10/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

This is a nice easy trail with stunning scenery. Nice fall colors on 10/10/22, but not quite at the peak yet. Not wheeling but definitely a must-do in the area.
Official Crew
12100
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 08/19/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Reopened in August. Currently open. In very good condition; unaffected by the recent fires. We ran the loop for mushrooming. The lobsters were already picked over.
Temporary Closure
Visited: 06/23/2022

Road closed as of 6/23/2022 related to pipeline fire.

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