After welcoming over 20,000 visitors in 2025, the Barefoot Trail will offer an affordable outdoor experience when it opens on May 6 outside of Flagstaff.
Set among the Colorado Plateau, the nation’s first grounding park blends movement, curiosity and sensory discovery.
“We had an incredible response from families and the community last year,” said Leah Williams, founder of The Barefoot Trail. “For 2026, we’re leaning into what people are asking for: more opportunities for kids to be outside, to move, to play, and to experience something different together. This is a place where groups can come and simply have fun in a healthy, natural way.”
The Barefoot Trail offers a hands-on outdoor experience rooted in movement, play and discovery. The park is focused on weekday availability to better accommodate field trips, camps, and homeschool groups, while remaining open to daily visitors seeking a flexible outdoor outing. The setting naturally supports team-building and unstructured exploration, with educational elements for those who want to incorporate learning. This season, the park builds on its core experience with thoughtful additions that enhance group visits while keeping the focus on accessibility, movement and outdoor fun.
New for the 2026 season:
- Immersive field trips and camps: Arizona schools, camps, and youth organizations can book outdoor experiences designed to support movement, exploration, and group engagement.
- ESA Fund eligibility: Arizona’s Education Savings Account (ESA) funds can now be used for tickets and passes, making The Barefoot Trail an accessible and enriching outdoor education experience for homeschoolers and students.
- STEAM booklets: Educational booklets available for purchase provide hands-on learning opportunities focused on grounding and reflexology, ideal for school groups and homeschoolers.
- Educational touchpoints: Even more subtle learning elements introduce guests to grounding, reflexology, and the surrounding ecosystem in an approachable way.
- Special calendar days: A rotating lineup of themed events throughout the season encourages repeat visits and adds variety for returning groups and families.
- Live music Saturdays: A rotating lineup of local and regional musicians brings added energy to weekend visits, creating a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
- Guided outdoor yoga: Forest yoga sessions offer a structured way for groups and individuals to incorporate movement and balance into their trail visit.
- Refreshed trail surfaces: Enhanced pathways and upgraded reflexology stations introduce new sensory experiences for returning visitors.
- Rest and reflection spaces: Expanded areas throughout the park allow groups to gather, reset, and move at their own pace.
The Barefoot Trail will operate 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through October. Located at 17440 Forest Service Road 146W in Bellemont, tickets start at $14 for adults and $12 for children when booked online, with walk-up admission at $15. Group rates of $10 per person are available for parties of 10 or more, making it an accessible option for schools, camps, and youth organizations.
Yoga classes are held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays, with a combined yoga-and-trail ticket for $20. Children younger than 2 are admitted free.
