Length: 2.4 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 1,420 ft. Gain/Loss: +1,190 ft. Difficulty: Difficult Rating: 6/10 Solitude: Low Season: Winter/Spring/Fall Dog Friendly: No The Phoenix Mountain Preserve is a beautiful range that offers several hikes. One of the most popular is the Summit #300 hike located on the southwest side of the preserve. This trail […]
Company: Polar Bottle The company was founded by Robert Heiberger and Judy Amabile in 1994 from a garage in Boulder, Colorado and has grown to become a leader in the hydration market with bottles shipped around the world. All of their plastic products are made in America and are BPA-free and Phthalate-free. Of their products, the Polar […]
Come join the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control shelter on Saturday, October 3rd for the 3rd annual Wag & Walk Adoption Hike! From October through April, the shelter teams up with the Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa to help these furry friends find homes. Every Saturday during these months you can find these […]
There are seven guiding principles to proper etiquette in the outdoors given to us by The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Please review these guidelines before going on any adventure. Plan Ahead and Prepare Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you’ll visit. Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies. Schedule […]
The Snow Peak Titanium 600 Cup is the largest and most popular ultralight single-walled cup the company makes. Holding 600ml, the mug can easily cook freeze dried meals over an open flame. After backpacking with a friend who owned (and raved about) this product I decided to purchase my first titanium cup to complete my cook system. […]
Length: 2.4 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 2,000 Gain/Loss: +700 Difficulty: Easy Solitude: Low Season: Winter/Spring/Fall Dog Friendly: Yes The Treasure Loop Trail is a short, beautiful loop hike through the desert landscape of the Superstition Mountains. Along the hike you will see many unusual rock formations, benches to rest on, and great views of the mountain range […]
The Darn Tough Vermont Men’s 1/4 Hiker Cushion Sock is built to withstand the worst conditions. The Vermont based company offers comfort without the bulk and tout no slipping, no bunching, and no blisters when wearing their socks. Darn Tough Hiker Socks are made from fine gauge Merino Wool which makes them a fast drying and breathable “all weather” […]
Since it’s creation in 1994, National Public Lands Day has become a day to celebrate our nation’s public lands and use volunteers to help keep our lands clean and healthy. This year’s Public Lands day will be held this coming Saturday, September 25th where public land visitors will receive free admission into many federally managed lands. […]
Length: 5.8 miles round trip Trailhead Elevation: 1,542 ft. Gain/Loss: +352 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Rating: 5/10 Solitude: Low/High Season: Winter/Spring/Fall Dog Friendly: Yes If you need a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city then this “urban” hike is exactly what you are looking for! The trailhead for the hike starts directly east of the […]
Feel free to browse our extensive list of hikes throughout the state. The difference between this site and other hiking databases is that my wife, myself, or both of us have personally hiked and documented every step along the way. You can also use the search bar at the top if you know the name […]