The Coconino National Forest is a nearly two million acre national forest located on North Fort Valley Road. Originally established in 1898 as the San Francisco Mountains National Forest Reserve, it became a U.S. National Forest in 1908. Because of its size, the forest consists of are many different kinds of landscapes such as alpine tundra, deserts, flatlands, mesas, and volcanic peaks.

Within the forest, you can find Elden Pueblo, an ancient Sinagua village. Because of its easy access, archaeologists work with the public during excavations. Another interesting feature of the forest is Red Mountain, a 1,000-foot volcanic cinder cone with an unusual “U” shape.

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