Have you ever wondered what the heck those little stacked rocks are all over the trail? Have you ever thought about why and who the heck took the time to stack up rocks to look like a mini leaning Tower of Pisa? Let’s take a look and discover what, why, where, and who makes these […]
There is a debate happening right now about a proposed project just outside the Grand Canyon National Park. We want you to be informed about what is happening so we put together some resources for you to read over and make an informed decision about supporting or signing a petition to stop the project. Thank […]
Length: 6 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 2,080 ft. Gain/Loss: +2,900 ft. Difficulty: Difficult Rating: 8/10 Solitude: Low Season: Winter/Spring/Fall Dog Friendly: No Flatiron, aka Siphon Draw, is one of the most popular and exhilarating hikes in the Superstition Wilderness. This trail puts you on top of one of the most prominent rock features of […]
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Horseshoe Bend is very easy to get to from either the north or the south. How to get to Page, AZ There are a few options that get you to Page, AZ. If you are flying from out of state you are most likely landing in Phoenix or Mesa and driving north. If you are […]
Backpacks Starting At Company: Cold Shoulder Bags Hailing from the rugged Wasatch Front in Utah, Cold Shoulder Bags is attempting to solve an age old hiking problem; how do I keep my beverages cold while hiking on a hot summer day? Their answer is a cooler that is also a comfortable and stylish backpack. Brilliant right!? We think […]
The Ridgecrest was made for both long distance through-hiking and day hikes which appealed to me from the start. I had been looking for a lightweight yet waterproof shoe for longer distance travels and this shoe was built with all the harsh environmental elements in mind. The shoe touts the eVent waterproofing technology which keeps […]
Year after year on Halloween I replay the same sad scene. I eat what feels like 18,000 calories of candy. I know I’m not supposed to. I know I’m going to get sick and probably get a cavity. I know that I should listen to my wife when she says “remember what happened last year”. […]
Hammocks Starting AtSuspension system included Company: Serac Wilson Lin founded Serac Hammocks after a week long voyage into the canyons of Southern Utah. Following the trip, his mission in life became clear; to help make “a convenient, affordable, and tree friendly way of exploring the natural world” and to “spread our passion for the outdoors to […]
I have owned several knives in my lifetime but for some reason have never purchased a Morakniv. Well, this year I received one in my stocking for Christmas this year and I was so excited to get out and cut something! Here is my review of the Morakniv Classic 2/0. Summary of Product: Morakniv is […]
Length: 4 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 2,400 ft. Gain/Loss: +1921 ft. Difficulty: Difficult Rating: 7/10 Solitude: Low/Moderate Season: Winter/Spring/Fall Dog Friendly: Yes, but the scramble would be very difficult with a dog Picketpost Mountain is a short, beautiful Sonoran desert hike with 360 degree views of the surrounding area. The mountain is an ancient […]
Each region can be searched and every hike is linked to the trail description pages so just click on the hike you are looking for! If you are looking for an exhaustive list of all hikes click here. Trail Name Region Miles (Total) Trailhead Elevation Trail Type Difficulty Rating Solitude Dog Friendly Esperero Canyon Loop Tucson […]
pring is upon us which means two things in Arizona; baseball and wildflowers. With the temperatures heating up the lower deserts are beginning to see the first signs of the magnificent color we all wait patiently for each year. Arizonan’s are crazy about our wildflowers; so much so that the Arizona State Parks have their […]
If you want a short, moderate climb to an awesome cave with a “wave” like formation and great views of the magical Superstitions then this is definitely the hike for you! The Hike: The hike begins at the Carney Springs Trailhead which really is a small pullout on the west side of the road. From […]