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Evening

Golden Light at Fort Tuthill

Catch the late afternoon sun over the obstacle course before the evening cools down.

Best time: 17:00About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:15

    Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course

    Walk the suspended obstacle course. The low angle of the golden light highlights the aerial challenges and the park’s layout.

  2. 17:00

    Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park

    Head to the Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park. This spot is just a short walk from the course and offers a clear view of the western horizon as the sun dips.

  3. 17:20

    Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course

    Linger near the Extreme Adventure Course area. The light fades quickly, but the atmosphere remains lively as day visitors finish up.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WSW on this date. Position yourself with the course in the foreground and the western sky behind it for the best silhouette shots.

Check before you go

  • Admission is $45 for adults and teens, $25 for kids 7-11.
  • Check the route if you need to travel between the course and the amphitheater, as directions are not explicitly detailed in the context.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Flagstaff (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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