Under 5 miles Archives – Arizona Hikers Guide

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

Featured, 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

Featured, 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

Featured, 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

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

by Cameron Jarman on April 13, 2015 with 2 Comments

Picketpost Mountain is a short, beautiful Sonoran desert hike with 360 degree views of the surrounding area.  The mountain is an ancient volcano and is a prominent landmark near Superior, AZ. Length: 4 miles round trip Elevation: 2400 Gain/Loss: +1921 Difficulty: … Read More

Featured, Hikes Desert, Peak Bagger, Under 5 miles

by Cameron Jarman on March 10, 2015 with No Comments

The Hieroglyphics 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 well preserved hieroglyphics. … Read More

Hikes Desert, Superstitions, Under 5 miles