Please email us at barefoottrailaz@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The Barefoot Trail Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to providing a beautiful forested park for individuals and families to get outdoors and exercise at least 30 minutes while reaping the health benefits of walking barefoot and grounding on manicured trails.
The Barefoot Trail is located in Bellemont, AZ, just 10 minutes by car west of Flagstaff, AZ along I-40. Take exit 185 off of the I-40 in Bellemont, AZ and proceed north towards the Pilot gas station. Follow the road east and drive completely around the roundabout back towards to Pilot gas station. Drive straight at the stop sign and continue west on Brannigan Park Road. In approx. 2.2 miles take a left onto Forest Service Road 9202K. Look for our park signs at the turn off. Drive 0.6 miles and turn left again onto Forest Service Road 146W. Drive 0.4 miles and the park will be on your right. Parking is limited. No park access through the ADOT rest stop. Please see our detailed map on the 'Contact Us' tab. Some roads are graded, gravel roads.
The trail is 1 mile in length and takes between 1-2 hours to complete with around 35 different adventure stations and reflexology segments along the way.
Online reserved tickets are $12 for children (Ages 3-17) and $14 for adults (Ages 18+). Infants (0-2) are free. Same day walk-up ticket prices are $15 per person. We highly encourage and recommend you make an online reservation, and it saves you some money! Groups of 10 or more can call for a discount at $10 per person.
Individual and Family season passes are also available along with Gift Cards under the 'tickets' tab on the website.
Thank you for purchasing a season pass! To use your pass, please navigate to the 'tickets' tab on our website and pick the day and time you want to come under the buy 'trail ticket' option. Load your ticket(s) into the cart. On the upper left-hand side of the screen, please select 'Apply promo code or gift card' and during the checkout process, you will put in the code on your pass (example: GRASUY162P) in the box for Promo Codes/Gift Certificates. The balance owing for the tickets should zero out once you enter the code in the promo code area. Use this same process every time you want to come to the park. There are no blackout days.
Individual and Family season passes can be purchased under the 'tickets' tab on the website.
To use your gift card, please navigate to the 'tickets' tab on our website and pick the day and time you want to come under the buy 'trail ticket' option. Load your ticket(s) into the cart. On the upper left-hand side of the screen, please select 'Apply promo code or gift card' and during the checkout process, you will put in the code on your gift card (exp: GRUAY162P) in the box for Gift Cards. The balance owing for the ticket(s) should zero out once you've entered the code in the gift card area.
Gift Cards can be purchased for any amount under the 'tickets' tab on the website. Please note there is a 3% credit card fee added to every ticket.
We love dogs, however, they are not allowed on the trail with customers due to the potential health concerns with dog droppings and bare feet per Coconino County's Health Dept. So sorry!
Yes! The park is open when it's raining, and walking the trail when the ground is wet feels great on the feet! Plus, there are extra puddles to splash in! However, when there is lightning close by we must call you back off the trail. Here is our inclement weather policy:
We operate RAIN/SHINE. Only severe weather conditions such as lightning in close (6 miles) proximity, fire conditions, extreme cold and/or possibly heavy rain/snow will temporarily close the trail. In the event that we close the Park, guests can receive a RAIN CHECK if already on the Trail or REFUND if they are waiting for their reservation time. RAIN CHECKS are valid for the current season year. Best advice is to schedule your reservation in the morning if coming during monsoon season.
Full refund requests are available up to the day before your reservation (24 hours in advance).
If you need to cancel same day, you are entitled to a credit you can use to reschedule for another day during the same park season.
If someone in your reservation does not show up, we do not refund singular tickets on the day of your experience. You are always welcome to purchase a walk-up ticket instead of including them in your reservation if someone is unsure of their plans. Thank you for your understanding.
We operate RAIN/SHINE. Only severe weather conditions such as lightning in close (6 miles) proximity, fire conditions, extreme cold and/or possibly heavy rain/snow will temporarily close the trail. In the event that we close the Park, guests can receive a RAIN CHECK if already on the Trail or REFUND if they are waiting for their reservation time. RAIN CHECKS are valid for the current season year. Best advice is to schedule your reservation in the morning if coming during monsoon season (July-August).
We have designed the manicured trail for bare feet, however, if you feel that you want to wear your shoes or take them with you on the trail, you are welcome to do so. We just ask that you stay off the middle section of the path designed for those wanting to walk bare foot on the softer part of the trail. On hot days when some parts of the trail have been sitting in the sun and it's hot, some customers prefer to put their shoes back on briefly until out of the hotter section.
The trail will not accommodate a stroller or a wheelchair due to varying materials that make it difficult for the wheels to work, as well as various obstacles in the middle of the trail that block the ability for a stroller or wheelchair to safely stay on the path. We recommend a carrier backpack for younger children. Wheelchairs and walkers will need to stay in our welcome area. Thank you for your understanding.
There is nothing extra you need to do to prepare your feet for the trail experience. We have designed the trail for feet that are not normally barefoot and have added softer textures to part of the trail to make it easier for you to walk the full 1-mile trail. For people more advanced who prefer harder surfaces, you are welcome to walk next to the softer parts of the trail for a more natural experience. If you are not used to wearing sandals or walking barefoot, then you will be challenged by the textures, temperatures, and reflexology segments that manipulate your normally protected feet. Have fun, choose what's good for you, and make the experience yours!
The park is located at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Weather can change quickly, so we recommend dressing in layers. You can always leave extra items in your car. We also recommend wearing sandals so on hot days you can bring them with you on the trail in provided bags and put them on if necessary in sunny hot spots.
We are a seasonal park and are closed during colder months. Our 2025 season opens May 14, 2025 and runs through October 13, 2025.
Yes, our Barefoot Boutique sells a variety of affordable snacks and water you can buy.
Yes, we have picnic tables at the front of the park for you to sit and enjoy eating in the shade. We also have a picnic area halfway through the trail to rest and relax in, and you are welcome to eat there too. However, we ask that you pack your garbage back to the welcome area and dispose of it in our receptacles.
The Barefoot Boutique is our small onsite store that sells snacks and goodies, as well as
t-shirts, books, kids activity items, footcare and body care products. Feel free to look around! Contact Leah Williams at our email address if you are local and want to sell your goods in our boutique! We are big supporters of small, cottage businesses and would love to highlight your products in our store.
Mornings are the best time of day in the summer when the temperatures are cooler and the trail has been less exposed and heated up by the direct sun light. Most of the park enjoys tree coverage, however, as the sun moves throughout the day, certain areas are more exposed than others.
We recommend bringing a backpack and carrying your own water and snacks. During very hot days, you may want to pack shoes/sandals for yourself or your little ones when you are at one of our 3 large labyrinths that are often exposed to the sun. Every person has a different tolerance to temperature and texture based off of your own unique foot sensitivity. The trail allows you to explore your comfort levels of walking barefoot, but it can be challenging too!
We clean and clear the trail every morning to provide you the most manicured version of the forest trail. However, we cannot guarantee that you won't encounter small rocks, sticks or pine cones that fall on the path after our morning check. Walking barefoot brings awareness to what you are walking on and requires more attention to the ground to stay safe and comfortable. We do our best but it's still a natural environment we cannot control.
Local lodging within 3 miles of the park:
Best Western Bellemont Shadow Mountain Inn
Village Camp Flagstaff RV Resort - tiny house cabin rentals & luxury rv hookups
includes a clubhouse w/pool & restaurant
Kaibab National Forest - dispersed camping located all around the park up to 14 days, free for tents/RV's/trailers
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