Sunrise Summit: One-Day Hike above Flagstaff

Love golden hours? Conquer the city’s closest peak with this dawn-to-dusk plan from TouristNature.

1. 03:30 Trailhead Check-In

Smart alarm in the app syncs to civil twilight; head-lamp brightness suggestions included.

2. Alpine Glow Ridge

Reach the ridge right as peaks blush pink; our waypoint marks the safest photo ledge.

3. Summit Breakfast

Boil coffee in wind-shadow; fuel-can size calculator saved you 50 g on the climb.

4. Waterfall Descent Loop

Descend via a shaded gully featuring three cascades—knees thank you later.

Pack light, step early, and own the sunrise.