July 22, 2020

July 22, 2020

From Pinetop, AZ we packed up and drove 2.5 hours northwest to Flagstaff. Our accommodation is right next to Coconino National Forest. After checking-in, we geared up and hiked Fatman's Loop Trail. I immediately decided I like hiking here better than Pinetop. The terrain is so much more interesting with lots of vertical elevation change. We see lots of ancient weathered Alligator Junipers that look like they are out of the Lord of the Rings.

We initially did the loop counter-clockwise but got lost with the many trail options and poor signage. We returned to the trail-head and found hiking it clockwise much easier. The loop climbs the foothill of Elden Mountain giving us great views of the region.

That evening we met a golfing friend from Tucson for drinks at his Golf Club.