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Arizona Snowbowl

9300 N Snowbowl Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 · Flagstaff, AZ

Why you should go…

Arizona Snowbowl is a ski resort on the western slope of Mount Humphreys on the San Francisco Peaks, about 12 miles from Flagstaff, and has operated since 1938, making it one of the oldest continually run ski areas in the United States. The resort spans 777 acres with 55 runs, eight lifts and 2,300 feet of vertical drop, with a season running mid-November through late April. In summer, the Arizona Gondola carries visitors to 11,500 feet for views of the Grand Canyon and surrounding terrain.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Arizona Snowbowl, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Flagstaff

    Free

    A high-elevation Arizona city on Route 66 serving as a gateway to the Grand Canyon, ponderosa forests and ski country.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Grand Canyon Adventures

    $50+

    A Flagstaff-based tour operator running guided day trips to the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, and Sedona.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Gunfighter Canyon

    $50+

    Indoor shooting range and machine gun experience on historic Route 66 in Flagstaff.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Lowell Observatory

    $25–$50

    Tour a working research observatory in Flagstaff and view the night sky through historic telescopes.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Canyon Coaster Adventure Park

    $25–$50

    A mountain coaster and tubing park built into a cliffside near Williams, Arizona.

    30 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Out of Africa Wildlife Park

    $25–$50

    A drive-through and walkabout wildlife park in the Verde Valley with big cat shows and safari tours.

    43 mi awayMore like this