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Easy • 0.25-1.5 miles • Loop • 15-45 minutes

A short, paved educational loop at 7,900 feet, about 20 miles north of Flagstaff on Highway 180 at milepost 235.5. Interpretive signs line the way, the San Francisco Peaks sit in view, and it's wheelchair and stroller accessible — one of the most accessible hikes in the area, and a solid first outing from babies through tweens. There are actually two loops from the same trailhead: the 0.25-mile paved loop is the stroller-safe one, and the 1.2-mile outer loop is flat dirt for kids who want a longer walk. Elevation gain is only about 34 feet; plan 15 to 45 minutes. Shade is partial, and at this elevation the sun still has a bite. Free parking lot with restrooms and picnic tables, but no water, so fill bottles before the drive up 180. Open dawn to dusk in spring, summer, and fall, and it's free. A family-friendly first hike when you want pavement, signs, and a real view without a real climb.