January 2018

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Length: 4.4 miles round trip Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation:  2,800 ft. Gain/Loss:  +1,100 ft. Difficulty: Difficult Rating: 7/10 Solitude: Low Season: Winter/Spring/Fall Kid Friendly: Not really Dog Friendly: Yes Tom’s Thumb is the reward at the end of 2.2 miles of switchbacks and sweat! Enjoy fantastic views of the southern Mcdowell Mountains, the urban Phoenix sprawl, and take in the […]

Length:  4 miles round trip Trail Type: Out and Back (loop option) Trailhead Elevation:  4,400 ft. Gain/Loss:  +450 ft. Difficulty: Easy Dog Friendly: Yes Soldier Pass is a very popular trail for hikers and mountain bikers.  This trail has so much to see in the short 2 mile path and even has an option for a loop hike […]

Length:  3 miles (round trip) Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation:  2,100 ft. Gain/Loss:  +580 ft. Difficulty: Easy Dog Friendly: Not really The Hieroglyphic Trail #101 is a short, fun little hike and a great introduction into the Superstition Mountain range. On this hike you can expect to see great views of the East Valley as well as some […]

Length:  3.3 miles round trip Trailhead Elevation:  3,950 ft. Type of Hike: Loop Gain/Loss:  +100 ft. Difficulty: Easy Rating: 7/10 Solitude: Low Season: Year Round Kid Friendly: Yes Dog Friendly: Yes This is a short, scenic hike that offers great views of Cathedral Rock and access to connecting trails. If you are in the mood for a classic Sedona hike packed with great views […]

Length:  6 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation:  2,080 ft. Gain/Loss:  +2,900 ft. Difficulty: Difficult 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 the range called Flatiron due to the fact it looks like […]

Photo Cred: Daniel Wienand Sedona boasts over 100 hikes through magnificent red rocks, famous overlooks, mystical vortexes, and flowing streams.  This once quiet community has become one of the most popular destinations in the country for outdoor enthusiasts.  Sedona was named #5 of Best Places to Hike in North America by U.S. News.  In fact, Arizona claimed […]

Length:  4 miles round trip Trailhead Elevation:  8,700 ft. Gain/Loss:  +1,500 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Dog Friendly: Yes The Inner Basin Trail is really a gem of a hike located in the heart of the San Francisco Peaks. If you like strolling through aspen groves on well marked and photogenic trail than this is the hike for you! The trail […]

Length:  3.2 miles round trip Type of Trail: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation:  2,000 ft. Gain/Loss:  +850 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Rating: 5/10 Dog Friendly: Yes The Wind Cave Trail is a short, moderately difficult hike that leads to at best a few alcoves and should not be mistaken by the more popular Superstition hike the “Wave Cave” trail.  This hike begins at […]

Whether you are new to the area, a first time hiker, visiting, or just looking to get some fresh desert air there are a few hikes that I always recommend to beginning hikers.  In my opinion the Superstition Wilderness area is the best place to start.  This incredible range offers some of the most beautiful and […]

Length:  4.8 miles (to Maiden Pools and 12.3 miles to The Window) round trip Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation:  2,950 ft. Gain/Loss:  +1290 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Dog Friendly: No Ventana Trail is a uniquely placed hike (trailhead is located in a resort parking lot) that has tons to offer.  I recommend this hike to hikers who want […]

Antelope Canyon is one of the most popular and photogenic destinations in the southwest.  Located near Page, AZ the canyon is the second most popular tourist spot next to Lake Powell.   Hundreds of thousands of people tour the sandstone canyons each year which can make planning a trip a bit stressful and overwhelming.  Casi […]

*This guide was thoughtfully written by Natalie Allen.  She is a writer, explorer, and photographer based in Arizona. TRAIL STATS Length:  5.1 miles round-trip Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation:  5,707ft. Peak Elevation: 7,659 ft. Gain/Loss:  +1952 ft. Difficulty: Difficult Kid Friendly: No Dog Friendly: No The Four Peaks Wilderness marks itself as a prominent landmark on the […]