FR 226

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3.3/5 (8 reviews)
Flagstaff, Arizona (Coconino County)
Last Updated: 06/01/2023

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Highlights

Immediately you are ensconced in tall pines and an abundance of campsites. That's just what you'd expect from a well-groomed trail in the Coconino National Forest with easy access off the interstate. But just a few miles into Forest Road 226, you begin to find silence broken only by the wind singing a soothing melody in the tops of the Ponderosas and the crunch of your tires on the dirt. Squirrels scamper across the road, and that might have been an elk in the shadows watching you pass by. At picturesque Bar M Canyon, named for an old ranch that once operated in the area, is an unexpected one-lane bridge. Just beyond the bridge is a campsite snuggled up to the canyon. An enterprising camper cut large pine logs into camp furniture fit for Paul Bunyan. The site makes for a cozy overnight camp or perhaps just an amusing and timely picnic spot. With links to a complete network of other fun trails, Forest Road 226 might be a pivotal segment of a longer overland journey. But even alone, it is worth checking out.


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3.3/5 (8)
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65800
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Visited: 05/25/2023

Open again after the snow melt.
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Visited: 04/29/2023

Not currently open.
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Rated 3/5
Visited: 09/10/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Nice easy trail that connects to plenty of others. There is also plenty of spots to camp along the way
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Rated 3/5
Visited: 08/23/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

We used this trail as a connector trail on an overland route from Sedona to Flagstaff. This trail was used to connect up with FR228A and FR700 as part of the overall route. Some large camping spots - however, most of them were VERY boggy from the recent monsoon rains. Check the forecast before you go camping. Not the most private places to camp either - lots of SxS traffic and large groups camping. The road was in pretty good shape, but recent rains have left it bumpy/rocky in sections - airing down will help your back.
Seasonal Closure
Visited: 01/16/2022

Exit 320 east off I-17 was blocked off and closed. There is still accumulated snow at that elevation.

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