Hikes Archives – Arizona Hikers Guide
This month we are going to host a sunrise hike to the most iconic rock formation in the Superstition Wilderness area; Weavers Needle. This hike leads us through beautiful desert landscape and rewards us with an incredible view of the 1000 ft. high rock column and the surrounding valley via Fremont Saddle.
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 own wildflower hotline: (602) 542-4988)! Continue Reading…
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 beauty of these massive granite boulders. Continue Reading…
This trail takes you on an uphill adventure to a valley of huge boulder formations and some great desert landscape. For an added adventure, take the short detour to an old homestead cabin tucked back in the rugged mountains. Continue Reading…
Right off the Beeline Highway, this short loop hike will take you through lush desert landscapes, views of beautiful mountains, and near a seasonal creek. This is a great hike if you would like to get out of the valley and explore some higher desert. Continue Reading…
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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 with Brins Mesa. Continue Reading…
Hole in the Rock is the most prominent feature of Papago Park and offers great views of the city below. Just 10 minutes from downtown Phoenix, this hike is a great way to get outside without getting too far from home. Continue Reading…
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Garden Valley Loop hike is a great beginner hike into the vast Superstition Mountains. If you are looking for an easy, minimal elevation loop hike through picturesque Sonoran Desert than this is the hike for you!
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!
Devil’s Bridge is the largest, and most famous, natural sandstone bridge in the area. If you are looking for a short hike with incredible views and awesome photo opportunities than this is the hike for you!
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