February 26, 2018 Cameron Jarman Gateway Loop is an easy trail fit for all ages, sizes, and creatures! Dog and kid friendly, you get a decent workout while looping around one of Scottdale’s most well-known mountains, McDowell Mountain. This trail is heavily trafficked and is regularly cleaned by the city. Gateway Loop Trail is accessible […]
Gateway Loop is an easy trail fit for all ages, sizes, and creatures! Dog and kid friendly, you get a decent workout while looping around one of Scottdale’s most well-known mountains, McDowell Mountain. This trail is heavily trafficked and is regularly cleaned by the city. Gateway Loop Trail is accessible year round and is a […]
The Lower Salt River Nature Trail begins at Phon D. Sutton Recreation Site which is off N Bush Highway down Phon D. Sutton Road. After the short drive down Phon D. Sutton Road you will come across a big parking lot to your left. The lot is spacious and has plenty of spots along with […]
May 22, 2018 Cameron Jarman Enjoy an easy and relaxing walk along the Salt River perfect for all ages, including pets! TRAIL STATS Distance: 2.5 Miles RT Type of Trail: Loop Difficulty: Easy Kid Friendly: Yes Dog-friendly: Yes Fee/Permit: $8 Tonto National Forest Pass (Daily Pass) The Lower Salt River Nature Trail begins at Phon […]
February 28, 2018 Cameron Jarman If you love the Wave Cave, then a hike to the Broadway Cave should be next on your list! Located in Apache Junction, this beautiful and scenic hike takes you through a lively trail to a small cave alongside the Superstition Mountains. TRAIL STATS Distance: 4 Miles RT Type of […]
To get to the Mormon Trailhead, take exit 155 for Baseline Rd. Turn left on Baseline, left again onto 24th st., and follow the curve through the neighborhood until you reach the parking lot at 8610 S. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85042. 1. Wear hiking boots or trail shoes if you have them due to […]
Off the bat you should know that this trail breaks off in various sections leading to other destinations. The intersections are marked, but the routes can be easily missed if not paying close attention. At the trailhead you will embark on your route using Jacob’s Crosscut Trail. It’s a stunning hike as you have various […]
The opening to the cave is just a quick walk from the parking lot. There are a couple of signs up that point you in the right direction so don’t worry about missing the entrance. It’s also near impossible to pass the cave since it’s a very obvious hole in the ground at the end […]
The 42 mile journey down the historic Apache Trail is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful scenic drives in Arizona. Along the way you will pass ghost towns, goldmines, numerous one-lane bridges, three desert lakes, and an impressive concrete wall that created modern day Phoenix. This guide will give you all the information […]
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 […]
If high-pointing Arizona is on your bucket list, then Humphreys Peak is the trail for you! The trail leading to Humphreys Peak begins in the Snowbowl parking lot and ascends 3,343 feet up to a total elevation of 12,635 feet. To get to the very top, hikers should expect about 10 miles out and back […]
With the interconnectedness of the Prescott trail system, this hike can be started at the Groom Creek Trailhead or at the top of Upper Wolf Creek Road. The former seems more scenic as Upper Wolf Creek Road is actually unpaved gravel and intended for vehicles. If you opt for the shorter trip down to the […]
April 25, 2018 Cameron Jarman Wolf Creek Falls Trail is a short hike that leads to a beautiful vista. Options for lengthening the hike can make it more challenging. In late winter or early spring, expect to see a running creek and a waterfall. TRAIL STATS Length: .9 miles Trail Type: Out and back with […]
Length: 1.2 miles one way Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation: 1,420 ft. Gain/Loss: +1,200 ft. Difficulty: Difficult Kid Friendly: No Dog Friendly: No (As of 2016) The Cholla Trail is accessed on foot from the parking on Invergordon Drive on the East Side of Camelback Mountain. There is no parking, or dropping off on Cholla Road, or […]