Like Ford Canyon Trail, its “extremely difficult” counterpart in White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Goat Camp is challenging. They both contain stretches of hazardous trail, 2.0 and 1.5 miles respectively, that earn them the double, black diamond rating. What they also share are significant elevation gains that take you through varied terrain to exquisite, photogenic […]
February 27, 2018 Cameron Jarman This hidden Salt River Canyon gem is the perfect side excursion whether you are hiking nearby or driving along the US 60 due to its easy accessibility, short length and low elevation gain. TRAIL STATS Length: 1 mile RT Trail Type: Out and back Trailhead Elevation: 100 ft Difficulty: Easy […]
On the opposite side of where you entered you will notice the dirt path continues along the river. Be aware that some drivers will drive further down from the parking lot towards the falls using this path. Continue along the dirt path underneath the bridge. The walk to the falls takes no more than 10 […]
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We parked at Area 1, just off of Black Canyon Drive near the entrance of the park. If the parking area next to the trailhead is full, proceed down the road and another row of parking is available on your left-hand side. The approach to the mountain is fairly easy—towering saguaros and waist-high strawberry hedgehog […]
I promise I won’t make mountains of jokes about how hill-arious these trails are! Silly Mountain is an awesome place if you’re looking for fun, easy trails that are suitable for all types of hikers! One of the best parts is that there are no entrance fees. Yay! It has a porta john, two picnic […]