I have done this hike several times now throughout my four years at the U of A. As this is one of the few closer hikes, the trail is a popular outing for families, friends, and different student organizations as a social event. The way up is a consistent climb of switchbacks that gets pretty […]
Length: 1.5 miles one way Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation: 1,420 ft. Gain/Loss: +270 ft. Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Kid Friendly: No Dog Friendly: No (As of 2016) Note: There is parking available at the Apache Wash Trailhead (1600 E Sonoran Desert Dr). There is no water availability at the Apache Wash Trailhead but there […]
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 […]
We took the option of parking at Picnic Area 7, just off Waterfall Canyon Road. This saves almost a mile of walking through flat, desert terrain and puts you right at the base of the mountain. It wasn’t long before we began the ascent via switchbacks. Though the incline is steady, the trail here is […]
This trail is heavily trafficked. We decided to head out early in the morning to have more solitude and be able to catch the sunrise. We got to the parking lot around 7am and were pleasantly surprised to see only a handful of other cars. (Lost Gold Mine Trail also branches off from the Hieroglyphic […]
Plenty of signs posted explain the trails, but throughout the recreation area there are unlimited opportunities for breaking off the main trail and following a path in the direction you choose. Trail 100 is the main trail throughout Dreamy Draw and offers an infinite number of miles of trail, depending on the route you take. […]
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 […]
This is a short, scenic hike that offers great views of Cathedral Rock and access to connecting trails. If you are in the mood for a classic Sedona hike packed with great views and a side trip to Oak Creek than this is your hike! There are really three ways to access Baldwin Loop Trail […]
Distance: South Kaibab to Bright Angel Campground: 7.0 miles one way Trail Type: Out and Back or connect with other trail Elevation: 7260 Gain/Loss:5140 Difficulty: 4.5 Dog Friendly: No The South Kaibab Trail is one of the most incredible hiking experiences of my lifetime. This well worn path leads thousands of travelers down the steep […]
The trail starts ascending as soon as you walk through the visitor center. Get ready for a leg workout! The trail can get steep in some places, so make sure you wear shoes with good traction! There are lots of trail markers along the trail and signs guiding you from lookout point to lookout point […]
To avoid most of the flat, desert-terrain approach, we parked at Picnic Area 7 instead of the horse staging area, where the trail actually begins. This puts you about a mile closer to the base of the mountain. One of the advantages of hiking at the White Tank Mountains is the ability to customize routes […]
*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 a prominent landmark on the […]
Distance: 6.98 miles (one way: from one trailhead to the other) Type of Trail: Out and Back with possible loop options Rating: Moderate Available parking: Yes, at the Apache Wash Trailhead (1600 E Sonoran Desert Dr) and the Desert Hills Trailhead (705 W Carefree Hwy). Trailhead Elevation: 1,750 ft. Elevation gain: 263 ft. Water availability: […]
When you reach the trailhead, you will see bathroom facilities (flush toilets, yay!) and a place to fill up your water bottles. Take advantage of this refill station! Although it’s not a particularly strenuous trail, it is long and most of the path is in direct sunlight so you will get thirsty. On the trail, […]