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Crystal Point Trail - 5 members in 15 triplogs have rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jul 18 2025
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69 male
 Joined Jan 20 2009
 Far NE Phoenix,
Crystal Point n Arb, AZ 
Crystal Point n Arb, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jul 18 2025
The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,760
Hiking8.91 Miles 1,155 AEG
Hiking8.91 Miles   3 Hrs   55 Mns   2.38 mph
1,155 ft AEG      10 Mns Break2 LBS Pack
 
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Deb and I headed north to escape the heat, looking for a relatively short hike to warm up. I suggested the Crystal Point Trail in Munds Park, a hike I'd done a portion of a while back as part of a longer trip. This time, I wanted to do the full out-and-back hike to Odell Lake.

The weather started in the 70s with scattered clouds. The climb to the peak isn't a long one, just 1.3 miles with 350 feet of gain. We passed a handful of people coming down on our way up. At the summit, Deb wasn't feeling well and said (her words, not mine), "If I continue, I may have a 'Ray or Denny moment.'"

I left her at the peak, where she read her book. The views of Sedona from up there are top-notch. It was 2.5 miles down to the lake, where I took some obligatory photos and then headed back up to gather Deb.

Next on our agenda was The Arboretum at Flagstaff. I'd passed it numerous times on the way to various hikes, and we once again used the cultural passes from the Phoenix Library for free admission. We moseyed around, checking out the different high-elevation plants. It's not Boyce Thompson, but it was still an enjoyable visit.
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[ checklist ]  Bristlecone Pine
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 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Odell Lake
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Odell Lake 51-75% full 51-75% full
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Dave Barry 🦅
 
Sep 21 2024
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female
 Joined Mar 11 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Crystal Point TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Crystal Point Trail
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 21 2024
Vashti • Triplogs 276
Hiking7.20 Miles 1,058 AEG
Hiking7.20 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   2.27 mph
1,058 ft AEG      20 Mns Break
 
1st trip
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Easy hike from Pinewood TH to crystal point, down to Odell Lake and back. Not too many people. A nice way to spend the afternoon in munds park. :)

I enjoyed being in the trees and being surrounded by fields of yellow daisies! 😊❤️

I didn't see any artifacts, but saw the sign to not touch them!
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[ checklist ]  Crystal Point 7190  Odell Lake
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
Yellow daisies, white daisies, thistle, wild geranium

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Odell Lake 76-100% full 76-100% full
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Jan 14 2024
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43 female
 Joined Jun 23 2015
 Phoenix, AZ
Crystal Point TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Crystal Point Trail
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 14 2024
emilystardust • Triplogs 792
Hiking2.51 Miles 355 AEG
Hiking2.51 Miles   1 Hour   29 Mns   2.06 mph
355 ft AEG      16 Mns Break
 
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Quick hike before heading back to Phoenix. Snow was pretty well packed down on the trail so no spikes or snowshoes needed.
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Sep 27 2023
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69 male
 Joined Jan 20 2009
 Far NE Phoenix,
Munds Park Perambulate, AZ 
Munds Park Perambulate, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 27 2023
The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,760
Hiking14.93 Miles 1,162 AEG
Hiking14.93 Miles   4 Hrs   56 Mns   3.11 mph
1,162 ft AEG      8 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
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Little Horse Trail #247
Rocky Road Trail #241
Munds Canyon Trail #240
Crystal Point Trail
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Headed up to Munds Park to scratch an itch. In the past, I wasn't able to find a willing hiking partner, so I made a last-minute decision to explore something new. I had never ventured off the east side of I-17 through Munds Park, and it turned out to be a delightful little area.

You'll never run out of parking space at the Pinewood parking lot; it's quite spacious. The first three trails on this hike are part of the Kelly Canyon Multi-use trail system (less than 62" in width). I recommend hiking this during the weekdays, as it can get quite busy with motorized vehicles on the weekends. Throughout the day, I encountered three hikers, one mountain biker, and two dog walkers.

Little Horse Trail #247
This trail meanders through tall pines and gambrel oaks on a smooth path. It's actually quite pleasant and connects to a couple of forest roads before ending at Rocky Road Trail #241.

Rocky Road Trail #241
This trail lives up to its name, and I was eagerly anticipating its end by the time it intersected with Munds Canyon Trail #240.

Munds Canyon Trail #240
This trail gently descends in and out of Munds Canyon, passing through the ponderosa and oak canopy while heading back to the trailhead.

Crystal Point Trail
This trail was my favorite of the day. I only wish I had more time to make it down to Odell Lake. At the top, you get some stunning views of Sedona.

I'd recommend keeping this hike in your back pocket for family and friends visiting the Flagstaff area. It's also a great additional hike if you're returning from the high country.
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Wildflowers Observation Light
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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Dave Barry 🦅
 
Jan 03 2023
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 Routes 1
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 Triplogs 11

32 male
 Joined Aug 16 2018
 MP, AZ
Crystal Point TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Crystal Point Trail
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 03 2023
OllieDood • Triplogs 11
Hiking5.36 Miles 669 AEG
Hiking5.36 Miles   3 Hrs   2 Mns   1.77 mph
669 ft AEG
 
1st trip
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I walked down to the Munds Canyon bridge on Pinewood Blvd to see how much the river was flowing. It wasn't as strong as it was two days ago but it was still impressive. Started recording my track from the bridge. From there I started going up the Crystal Point trail from its lower end by Odell Lake. I like this section to Crystal Point much more than the section from the FR 240 trailhead to Crystal Point. There was probably about 1 - 1.5 feet of snow on the trail which certainly slowed me down. It wasn't too bad to stay on trail but I did manage to lose it briefly twice. Near the top I saw a bunch of turkeys.
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On the first part of the journey
I was looking at all the life
There were plants and birds and rocks and things
There was sand and hills and rings
 
Oct 04 2022
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 Routes 2
 Photos 50
 Triplogs 4

36 female
 Joined Jun 24 2020
 Munds Park, AZ
Crystal Point TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Crystal Point Trail
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 04 2022
hpiet19 • Triplogs 4
Hiking4.75 Miles 708 AEG
Hiking4.75 Miles   2 Hrs      2.48 mph
708 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
 
1st trip
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Did this hike with our dog Ollie. We started at Odell Lake in Munds Park and went up the Crystal Point Trail all the way to the overlook. We started a bit after 4pm and decided not to go all the way to the trailhead. We turned around and on the way down we could hear bugling. We saw a few elk. Despite heavy rains the day prior, only the bottom of the hike was muddy. Mainly ponderosa pines, juniper and oak trees ( a few alligator junipers).
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
Brittlebush Encelia Farinosa
 
Jun 06 2021
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 Guides 1
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47 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Crystal Point TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Crystal Point Trail
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 06 2021
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking3.50 Miles 312 AEG
Hiking3.50 Miles
312 ft AEG
 
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Reverse, partial Crystal Point from Odell Lake. Wendi and I wanted to get the dog out before leaving Munds Park. Love the relative solitude and shade the lower portion of this hike offers.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
A few lupine here and there.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
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Aug 17 2020
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63 male
 Joined Feb 25 2002
 Scottsdale
Crystal Point TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Crystal Point Trail
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 17 2020
Tim • Triplogs 432
Hiking3.60 Miles 325 AEG
Hiking3.60 Miles   1 Hour   25 Mns   2.54 mph
325 ft AEG
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I went point-to-point to Odell Lake. It was 70 degrees when I started at 8:00 and 80 degrees when I finished. 3.6 miles in an hour and 25 minutes with 325 feet of AEG.
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Aug 10 2020
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63 male
 Joined Feb 25 2002
 Scottsdale
Crystal Point TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Crystal Point Trail
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 10 2020
Tim • Triplogs 432
Hiking3.60 Miles 325 AEG
Hiking3.60 Miles   1 Hour   20 Mns   2.70 mph
325 ft AEG
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I did this hike as a point-to-point from the Crystal Point trailhead to Odell Lake. It was 78 degrees when I started at 9:00 and 81 degrees when I finished. 3.6 miles in an hour and 20 minutes with 325 feet of AEG.
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Jul 11 2020
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49 male
 Joined Jun 20 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Crystal Point TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Crystal Point Trail
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 11 2020
fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124
Hiking7.00 Miles 781 AEG
Hiking7.00 Miles
781 ft AEG
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made a loop from our doorstep. surprisingly nice stretches of this loop. good viewpoint at the top. nice cloud cover. fun one :)
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Jul 04 2020
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 Guides 1
 Routes 5
 Photos 656
 Triplogs 512

47 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Crystal Point TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Crystal Point Trail
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 04 2020
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking6.35 Miles 1,412 AEG
Hiking6.35 Miles
1,412 ft AEG
 
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Finally got around to taking this to Odell Lake. Glad I did - that portion of the trail is more beautiful and far less crowded. Spent some time off trail looking for historic artifacts without success, although I was rewarded with solitude and a hermit thrush's haunting call. The rain the previous day took care of the dust. This was long overdue and I will be back!
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Jul 03 2020
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 Guides 1
 Routes 5
 Photos 656
 Triplogs 512

47 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Crystal Point TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Crystal Point Trail
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 03 2020
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking1.20 Miles 312 AEG
Hiking1.20 Miles
312 ft AEG
 
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Partners none no partners
Quick trek with the family to earn a beer. Nice to have the kids here for the first time in years! Pretty dry/dusty and crowded. Everyone was very friendly though.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
May 30 2020
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 Guides 10
 Triplogs 432

63 male
 Joined Feb 25 2002
 Scottsdale
Crystal Point TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Crystal Point Trail
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar May 30 2020
Tim • Triplogs 432
Hiking3.60 Miles 325 AEG
Hiking3.60 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   2.40 mph
325 ft AEG
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John,Paul and I did this as a point-to-point over to the parking area at Odell lake. A beautiful day with some nice views. The temperature was a pleasant 81 degrees when we pushed off at 11:45. 3.6 miles in 90 minutes with 325 feet of AEG.
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Sep 07 2018
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 Guides 1
 Routes 5
 Photos 656
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47 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Crystal Point TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Crystal Point Trail
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 07 2018
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking2.50 Miles 312 AEG
Hiking2.50 Miles
312 ft AEG
 
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Partners none no partners
Chose this as a kick-off (and driving break) for my week-long Colorado trip. It has some personal history to it and finding the corresponding journal entry brought a tear to my eye. A fine way to start the trip!
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[ checklist ]  Crystal Point 7190
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Jan 19 2017
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 Routes 297
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49 male
 Joined Dec 30 2007
 Avondale,Az
Crystal Point TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Crystal Point Trail
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 19 2017
Stoic • Triplogs 552
Hiking7.20 Miles 1,065 AEG
Hiking7.20 Miles   8 Hrs      1.80 mph
1,065 ft AEG   4 Hrs    Break
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Elden Pueblo Ruins Loop Trail
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Took the pups up to Flagstaff last Thursday. We did a couple hikes around town.
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[ checklist ]  Crystal Point 7190  Grand Falls
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average hiking speed 2.27 mph

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