I-40 Ponds at Switzer Wash
A very nice wetland with emergent vegetation, with hiking trails in the vicinity, including the Arizona Trail. Good site for blue grosbeak May through September.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Coconino
Directions: Park in the cul-de-sac at the end of S Babbitt Dr, then walk 0.4 miles along S Babbitt Dr, passing under the interstate, to the pond.
Latitude: 35.184
Longitude: -111.632
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Year-round
Habitats: Marsh or Wetland, Lake or Pond, Pine-oak Forest
Know Before You Go
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Acorn Woodpecker, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Red Crossbill, Virginia’s Warbler, Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay
Charismatic: Lesser Goldfinch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Contact Information
City of Flagstaff
211 W Aspen Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 928-213-2300
Website: https://flagstaff.az.gov/11/Parks-and-Recreation-Services
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L269418
Additional Resources:
Flagstaff Urban Trails
