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Trail Running in Arizona
Go trail running in Arizona with curated guides of the best trail runs across the region. With over 244 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Arizona.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top trail running recommendation in Arizona from one of our 50 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 244 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Trail Running Destinations in Arizona
Trail Running Routes in Arizona
Inner Basin Loop
A short and beautiful trail run from Lockett Meadow known for its wildflowers and potential to view wildlife.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 265 m
- Descent
- 265 m
AZT: Walnut Canyon and Fisher Point
A long trail run with multiple viewpoints looking into the beautiful Walnut Canyon.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 401 m
- Descent
- 401 m
Flagstaff Loop
An ever-evolving and ultimate circuit of Flagstaff via trails, roads, and urban pathways.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 72 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Mount Elden Circuit
A long run linking Elden and Little Elden just minutes from town.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 936 m
- Descent
- 936 m
O'Leary Peak
A moderate run up gated forest services roads and two-track to O'Leary Peak.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 639 m
- Descent
- 639 m
Kendrick Peak
An underrated and lightly-trafficked trail run, and popular alternative to summiting Humphreys Peak.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 810 m
- Descent
- 810 m
Humphreys Peak
Tackle this challenging sub-10-mile trail run to the highest peak in Arizona.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Kachina / Weatherford Loop
A long and wild trail run alongside some of Arizona's highest peaks.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 35 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Trail Running Guidebooks in Arizona
9 routes · Trail Running
The Best Trail Runs Within an Hour of Phoenix
11 routes · Trail Running
Classic Trail Runs of the Grand Canyon
7 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
10 Best Tucson Trail Runs to Experience the Sonoran Desert
17 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
I-40 Itinerary: Rad Trail Runs for Your Next Road Trip
10 routes · Trail Running