Boynton Canyon trail is one of Sedona’s many amazing hikes! It’s an easy trail that offers a luscious green scenery, stunning canyon walls at the end and has a steady incline throughout. You might also be able to catch a glimpse some wildlife while on this hike. The parking lot fills up quickly, so the best […]
April 25, 2018 Cameron Jarman Just past the charming towns of Strawberry, Pine, and Payson, Arizona, is a short but difficult hike down to Christopher Creek. Its steep, rocky terrain rewards you at the bottom with a view of beautiful rock walls and an actual, old-fashioned swimming hole. TRAIL STATS Length: .9 miles Trail Type: […]
May 3, 2018 Cameron Jarman You know those days where you just need to get lost in nature, splash through a babbling brook and surround yourself with greenery? West Fork trail is the perfect place for that. This is an easy hike, that offers jaw-dropping views the entire venture. There are picnic tables, toilets and […]
If you’re looking for a unique fun hike, the Lava Tubes are just what you need! As the name suggests, the cave was formed from actual lava! This is a super cool piece of history! The tubes are located right outside of Flagstaff, Arizona. The cave is open 24/7, so I would suggest going as […]
Munds Wagon Trail is an easy, casual hike along Schnebly Hill road in Sedona, AZ. The trail offers great views of Sedona, red rocks, and if you are lucky, small pools and water runoff that make the rocks very photogenic. The Munds Wagon Trail begins at the Schnebly Hill Rd. turn off and is a […]
April 5, 2018 Cameron Jarman Get acquainted with Mount Lemmon landscape with panorama views from Leopold Point. TRAIL STATS Distance: 3.3 Miles RT Type of Trail: Out and back Difficulty: Beginner Elevation: 800 feet Kid Friendly: Yes Dog-Friendly: Yes Fee/Permit: No This remarkable and easy hike to Leopold Point in Mount Lemmon is one that […]
June 8, 2018 Cameron Jarman Just 30-minutes away from the heart of Tucson this desert oasis hike leads adventurers through the Tucson Mountains. TRAIL STATS Distance: 2 miles Type of Trail: Loop Difficulty: Easy Kid Friendly: Yes Dog Friendly: Yes Fee/Permit: NA When seeking adventure in Tucson many often visit Saguaro National Park or the […]
February 28, 2017 Cameron Jarman *This guide was thoughtfully written by Natalie Allen. She is a writer, explorer, and photographer based in Arizona. TRAIL STATS Length: 5.1 miles round-trip Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation: 5,707ft. Peak Elevation: 7,659 ft. Gain/Loss: +1952 ft. Difficulty: Difficult Kid Friendly: No Dog Friendly: No The Four Peaks Wilderness marks itself as […]
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 […]
March 9, 2018 Cameron Jarman The Tom’s Thumb parking lot is tucked up against the McDowell Sonoran Preserve with plenty of parking and a great visitor center full of information and maps to bring with you. There are a lot of trail options, so make sure you grab a map so you don’t lose your […]
Length: 4 miles round trip Trailhead Elevation: 8,700 ft. Gain/Loss: +1,500 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Dog Friendly: Yes The Inner Basin Trail is really a gem of a hike located in the heart of the San Francisco Peaks. If you like strolling through aspen groves on well marked and photogenic trail than this is the hike for you! The trail […]
Fossil Creek is the hike of the summer here in Arizona! Fossil Creek is known far and wide as the trail to set foot on if you’re looking for waterfalls and red rocks. There are a variety of trailheads that lead you to the creek, but this trail is the longest at a little over […]
February 28, 2018 Cameron Jarman Tumamoc Hill is located in the Tucson Mountain Range, a fifteen-minute drive from the University of Arizona campus. From the top, you can also see Sentinel Peak (A mountain) as well due to its close proximity! Since the hill is on university property, night hiking is allowed as well. As […]
May 3, 2018 Cameron Jarman Hiking with your furry friend can seem like a difficult challenge if you don’t know where to go in the Phoenix area. Luckily almost every side of town has TONS of choices when you need to let off some steam on the trail with your favorite pup. Here are 10 […]