Picture Canyon
Picture Canyon is a must-visit site in Flagstaff. Miles of walking trails traverse a variety of habitat types such as ponderosa pine, oak, grassland, basalt cliffs, and riparian, resulting in a large variety of potential bird species at one site. Also be sure to visit the ancient petroglyphs in the northeast part of the reserve.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Coconino
Directions: From Route 66, turn onto N El Paso Flagstaff Rd. There are signs to Picture Canyon on 66 marking the turn. Continue straight on the road to where it ends, and park.
Latitude: 35.227
Longitude: -111.5571
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Year-round
Habitats: Grassland, Marsh or Wetland, Lake or Pond, Pinyon-juniper Forest, Pine-oak Forest, Pine forest, Stream or river
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, Canyon Wren, Grace’s Warbler, Northern Goshawk, Pinyon Jay, Red Crossbill, Red-faced Warbler, Virginia’s Warbler, Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Lesser Goldfinch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet , Western Kingbird
Contact Information
City of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation
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/L691579
Additional Resources:
Picture Canyon Natural Cultural Preserve
