You’ll Fall In Love With The Tiny Waterfall Hiding Along This Breathtaking Arizona Trail
There are quite a few wildly impressive waterfalls around the Grand Canyon State. There's, of course, Havasu Falls in the Grand Canyon, Grand Falls near Flagstaff which is closed to the public at this time, and, my personal favorite, Water Wheel Falls in Payson. While these waterfalls are utterly spectacular, many of us still find the smaller cascades quite lovely as well. One breathtaking waterfall hike in Arizona is in Flagstaff and while the waterfall along the way isn't the biggest in the state, it's no less beautiful.
Flagstaff, in my opinion, offers some of the best hiking in the state. There are so many wonderfully unique trails including the Tom Moody Trail.
Now, the Tom Moody Extended Loop Trail in Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve is considered an easy 3.7-mile trail. It will take most hikers under 90 minutes to complete, and that's if you don't stop, linger, and look at the scenery along the way.
On this trail, you'll want to plan extra time to admire the sights like...
...petroglyphs! Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve is home to a culturally and historically significant number of petroglyphs left behind by the Northern Sinagua. It's amazing to see them right along the trail and there are interpretive signs if you want to spend some time learning about them.
Along the trail, you'll also find a small waterfall. In fact, it's considered the only waterfall in Flagstaff!
The waterfall usually has a strong flow once it has rained or snow has melted so time your hike accordingly.
You'll absolutely love this beautiful hike with petroglyphs, and gorgeous scenery all around you. Make sure to add the Tom Moody Trail to your Arizona hiking bucket list.
Would you like to do this waterfall hike in Arizona? What are some of your favorite waterfalls around the state? Let us know! For more detailed trail information on the Tom Moody Extended Loop Trail visit AllTrails, and don't forget to download the AllTrails+ app.
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