Fisher Point and Walnut Canyon via Arizona Trail

Route Description for Fisher Point and Walnut Canyon via Arizona Trail

Fisher Point is a viewpoint over Walnut Canyon, not far outside of Flagstaff in the Coconino National Forest. Walnut Canyon is very beautiful, and you can appreciate the layers of rock visible in the canyon walls while you hike, which are the same layers you can observe in the nearby Grand Canyon. Also, appreciate that there used to be a thriving pueblo community in this canyon!

This route to the canyon is longer than most of the other approaches to Fisher Point, but it involves an extended stretch of trail in the canyon itself, so it’s rewarding if you have the time. Note that the route can get hard to follow in the canyon, so we recommend referring to your GPS if needed.

From the trailhead, start hiking on Fisher Point Trail. Go straight through a junction onto AZT-Fisher Point. Hiking through Skunk Canyon, you’ll come up on Fisher Point on your left. Our route doesn’t go up to the viewpoint, but it’s a quick side trip if you want the elevated view. Otherwise, follow Walnut Canyon for the rest of the outbound trip. When you hit the end of the route (or when it becomes too difficult to follow, whichever comes first), turn back and retrace your steps to the trailhead.