Southside in 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 years 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° 11.866′ N, 111° 39.011′ W. Marker is in Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is in Southside. It is on Route 66, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Rte 66, 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 walking distance of this marker: Logging Wheels (a few steps from this marker); Flagstaff (within shouting distance of this marker);

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McMillan Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named McMillan Building (about 300 feet away); Transcontinental Railroad Centennial (about 300 feet away); Railroad Depot (about 300 feet away); Aubineau Building (about 300 feet away); Raymond Building (about 400 feet 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 February 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.