Hikes Archives – Arizona Hikers Guide

by Cameron Jarman on June 6, 2015 with No Comments

The first Saturday in June marks National Trails Day created by the American Hiking Society.  It is the country’s largest celebration of our nation’s trails and since we have over 200,000 miles of trails there is definitely reason to get … Read More

Hikes, Hiking Tips Grand Canyon, National Park, Photography, Sedona, Superstitions

by Cameron Jarman on May 28, 2015 with No Comments

Ventana Canyon is one of the most beautiful canyons in the Santa Catalina front range, and one of the least visited.  One reason might be because Ventana Trail is a fairly steep and a difficult 5 mile trek to the … Read More

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by Cameron Jarman on May 23, 2015 with No Comments

This short but sweet trail leads hikers to natural waterfalls and is best if hiked right after a rainstorm.  Massacre Falls has been given it’s name from legends of murders between Apache and Mexican families that occupied the Superstition Mountain range … Read More

Hikes Desert, Superstitions, Under 10 miles, waterfall

by Cameron Jarman on May 20, 2015 with No Comments

The Treasure Loop Trail is a short, beautiful loop hike through the desert landscape of the Superstition Mountains.  Along the hike you will see many unusual rock formations, benches to rest on, and great views of the mountain range itself. … Read More

Hikes Desert, Loop Hike, Superstitions, Under 5 miles

by Cameron Jarman on May 17, 2015 with No Comments

The Verde Valley was home to hundreds, even thousands, of ancient inhabitants and the remains of their societies are still intact for us to explore and learn today.  There are hundreds of “cavates” carved by hand out of sandstone that … Read More

Hikes Camp Verde, Desert, Ruins, Sedona, Under 5 miles

by Cameron Jarman on May 6, 2015 with No Comments

As the sixth largest city in the country, the greater Phoenix area is nearly 2,000 square miles and home to millions of full time and part time residents.  The urban sprawl has pushed itself in every direction and up into … Read More

Hikes Desert, Peak Bagger, Phoenix Hikes, Phoenix Mountain Preserve, Superstitions, Under 5 miles

by Cameron Jarman on April 30, 2015 with No Comments

When you here people talk about “hiking Camelback”  Echo Canyon Summit Trail is typically the trail they are referring to.  This jewel in the heart of the Arizona urban sprawl is a fantastic anaerobic workout for anyone who is looking … Read More

Hikes Desert, Phoenix Hikes, Photography, Under 5 miles

by Cameron Jarman on April 28, 2015 with No Comments

Formerly known as “Squaw Peak”, Piestewa Peak is located in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve just north of downtown Phoenix.  This peak hike is called Summit Hike #300 but many locals just call it Piestewa Peak which is named  in honor … Read More

Hikes Desert, Peak Bagger, Phoenix Mountain Preserve, Under 5 miles

by Cameron Jarman on April 26, 2015 with 1 Comment

The Second Water Trail is a brisk, mostly flat hike to a reliable water source in the Superstition Mountains.  During the hike you will see typical Sonoran Desert flora and fauna.  The Second Water Trail is a nice wide trail … Read More

Hikes Cactus, Desert, Superstitions, Under 10 miles

by Cameron Jarman on April 17, 2015 with 2 Comments

The Bright Angel Trail is the Grand Canyon National Park’s most popular and safest trail.   The well maintained trail has drinking water and covered rest-houses along the way.  This route dates back to 1891 and has been the premier hiking trail … Read More

Hikes Desert, Grand Canyon, Under 20 miles