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

Route 66 Trail

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

1. Route 66 Trail Marker

Inscription. This trail follows the south side of historic Route 66 from downtown Flagstaff to the east side of town. In the mid 1990s the City removed a series of Billboards from the strip or land between Route 66 and the BNSF railroad tracks, and replaced it with landscaping and the urban trail. In the ears since, one of Flagstaff's first urban trails has become one of its most heavily used for commuting.

At the east end of the trail, just east of Fanning Drive, a short segment or the historic pavement for Route 66 (pre-1948) has been preserved in place and made part of the trail.

Erected by Flagstaff Urban Trails System.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list.

Location. 35° 13.332′ N, 111° 34.702′ W. Marker is in Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is at the intersection of East Route 66 and Mall Way, on the right when traveling west on East Route 66. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Flagstaff AZ 86004, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Mother Road (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named The Mother Road

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Museum Club (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Museum Club (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bushmaster Park (approx. 1½ miles away); Arizonal Trail - A Tribute to Dale Shewalter (approx. 3 miles away); Beale Wagon Road (approx. 3.1 miles away); Buffalo Park (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flagstaff.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

2. Route 66 Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.