Lowell Observatory Directions
Flagstaff, AZ
The Lowell Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at 1400 West Mars Hill Road, on a hill just west of the center of Flagstaff. The site is home to several historic telescopes including the Pluto Discovery Telescope that was used to discover Pluto in 1930. The various telescopes and buildings are part of a National Historic Landmark that is used for public education. The area surrounding the Lowell Observatory contains a number of dirt roads and trails which pass through a protected pine forest. We're excited to have the opportunity to partner with the Lowell Observatory to offer orienteering events at the site.
Directions
Google Maps Custom Instructions
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Click here to automatically open a browser window to a Google Maps webpage with a marker at the Lowell Observatory.
(Destination Lat/Lon = 35.198334,-111.6689267)
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Parking is located on your left as you arrive at the Lowell Observatory, on the south side of the Observatory grounds. Look for the orange and white orienteering signs.
Traditional Directions
In Flagstaff:
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Travel to the intersection of South Milton Road and Santa Fe Avenue in Flagstaff. Coming from the south, this is where Historic Route 66 headed northbound turns to the east. From the east, this is where Route 66 headed westbound turns to the south. Signs pointing to the Lowell Observatory are found both northbound on South Milton Road and westbound on Santa Fe Avenue.
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From the intersection, travel west on Santa Fe approximately 0.4 miles to the point where Santa Fe Avenue turns into West Mars Hill Road. The road makes a slight jog to the right as it turns into West Mars Hill Road and continues up the hill to the observatory.
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Continue approximately 0.6 miles to the Lowell Observatory.
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Parking is located on your left as you arrive at the Lowell Observatory, on the south side of the Observatory grounds. Look for the orange and white orienteering signs.
Maps
Click on a map below to open an equivalent Google map in a separate window.
Directions to Lowell Observatory
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Directions to Lowell Observatory
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