Flagstaff in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Arizonal Trail - A Tribute to Dale Shewalter

Photographed by Rob Mason, August 10, 2018

1. Arizonal Trail - A Tribute to Dale Shewalter

Inscription. The idea of a non-motorized trail traversing Arizona from Mexico to Utah was conceived by Dale Shewalter, a Flagstaff public school teacher, after numerous long-distance hikes throughout the state. In 1985 Dale walked from Nogales to Fredonia to begin mapping the initial alignment for the Arizona Trail. He then worked with the land management agencies, hiking and equestrian organizations, and several individuals to finalize the route and gather support for the Arizona Trail. His enthusiasm, tenacity and love of Arizona's backcountry sustained the Trail through its early development. A long-distance trail that highlights the State's biologic, geologic and historic diversity is now a reality. All present and future trail users who hike, bike or use equestrian travel on this incredible trail say... "Thank you, Dale."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.

Location. 35° 13.099′ N, 111° 37.91′ W. Marker is in Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is on North Gemini Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this

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post office area: Flagstaff AZ 86001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff & High Country

and in Hopi.

It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Buffalo Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beale Wagon Road (about 300 feet away); Logging Wheels (approx. 1.3 miles away); Emerson School Bell (approx. 1.4 miles away); Julius Aubineau (approx. 1.4 miles away); "Bear" Howard's Chuck Box (approx. 1.4 miles away); Beale Road (approx. 1.4 miles away); Flagstaff Flag - Raising (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flagstaff.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2018, by Rob Mason of New River, Arizona. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 43 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 10, 2018, by Rob Mason of New River, Arizona. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.