Arizona Hikers Guide is committed to keeping our wild places wild. Because we believe so much in responsible recreation, we’ve created our sister company Keep it Wild which hosts and funds local cleanups throughout the southwest. Below you’ll find future cleanups, past cleanups, and some incredible videos showcasing the impact we’ve made.
November 21, 2016 Cameron Jarman Photo Cred: Daniel Wienand Sedona boasts over 100 hikes through magnificent red rocks, famous overlooks, mystical vortexes, and flowing streams. This once quiet community has become one of the most popular destinations in the country for outdoor enthusiasts. Sedona was named #5 of Best Places to Hike in North America by U.S. […]
March 9, 2018 Cameron Jarman Dreamy Draw Recreation Area’s main trailhead is tucked back conveniently off of the SR-51 and Northern Ave. Hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, and dogs can park in the parking lot with designated areas for horse trailers and grab water or some shade in the ramada area. There is also a […]
About 2 minutes into the hike you can’t even see the parking lot anymore. No matter which direction you look all you are surrounded by is cacti and never-ending mountains. It was so surreal, and you become completely filled with the sense of being in the wilderness. You do snap back to reality rather quickly […]
Hike | Ford Canyon Trail | White Tank Mountains Hike | Goat Camp Trail | White Tank Mountains Hike | High Point Trail | Silly Mountain Hike | Apache Falls | Salt River Canyon Hike | Kent Springs/Bog Springs Loop | Madera Canyon Hike | Mule Deer Trail with Waterfall Trail Option | White Tank […]
Keep it Wild has recently adopted two urban trails within the Flagstaff Urban Trail System. We are so excited to be responsible for cleaning along the historic highway and urban trail systems in Flagstaff. Come hang out, do some good, and help keep this beautiful stretch of city free from trash! WHO: Everyone. Bring friends, […]
High point trail takes you to the summit of Silly Mountain. All of the trails are very well marked and easy to find. The only thing I will say about this hike is that most of the paths consist of loose rocks, so watch your step. Once you’re in the park one of the first […]
Whether you are new to the area, a first time hiker, visiting, or just looking to get some fresh desert air there are a few hikes that I always recommend to beginning hikers. In my opinion the Superstition Wilderness area is the best place to start. This incredible range offers some of the most beautiful and […]
Hike | McDowell Gateway Loop Trail | Scottsdale, AZ Hike | Brown’s Peak | Four Peaks Wilderness Hike | Sidewinder Trail | Phoenix Hike | Ridgeback Trail | Phoenix Hike | Cholla Trail | Phoenix Popular | 5 Sedona Hikes Under 5 Miles Popular | Four Spots for Fall Colors Popular | 3 Easy Superstition […]
Even though the Secretary of the Interior issued a 20-year ban in 2012 on all new uranium claims around Grand Canyon National Park, mines that opened prior to that decision continue to operate based on outdated permits and obsolete environmental reviews, with plans of operations more than 30 years old. The petition we are asking […]
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 […]
Dobbins lookout is a popular spot in South Mountain Park that offers some of the best views of the Phoenix area. Expect to see other hikers on this trail as well. If you want a different kind of scenery, consider doing this hike at night time when all the city lights come to life! Whenever […]
When you begin the hike, you’ll hike .02 miles and stumble upon a dry river bed. You’ll want to take a right and trek on. This trail is abundant with loose rocks. Once you’re on the trail, it’s pretty straightforward until the 1 mile point. The trail spit us out on the road, causing a […]
Length: 4.8 miles (to Maiden Pools and 12.3 miles to The Window) round trip Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation: 2,950 ft. Gain/Loss: +1290 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Dog Friendly: No Ventana Trail is a uniquely placed hike (trailhead is located in a resort parking lot) that has tons to offer. I recommend this hike to hikers who want […]