After 5 days of stressing over which way to pack what in my backpack, securing the Goldfish (a very important trail snack, FYI), and perfecting the art of rolling very big gear into super small bags, I was ready to take on the trail. The trailhead starts at Hualapai Hilltop, which is where we decided […]
Mormon Trail starts off with an immediate incline. I would like to think you’re ripping the band-aid off straight away. During this incline, you will undoubtedly notice the large boulders in the middle of the trail- just watch your step as these appear in several spots. Along the way, you will see several views of […]
Soldier Pass is a very popular trail for hikers and mountain bikers. This trail has so much to see in the short 2 mile path and even has an option for a loop hike with Brins Mesa. If you are looking for a scenic, relatively easy hike past cool rock formations and sacred pools than […]
Length: 22 miles (round trip) Trail Type: Loop Trailhead Elevation: 2,800 ft. Gain/Loss: +2700 ft. Difficulty: Difficult Dog Friendly: No The Esperero Canyon Loop Trail is located in the Santa Catalina Mountain Range in Tucson. This is a long, hot, steep loop hike that has fantastic views with a refreshing surprise to end the 22 mile loop. I recommend this […]
Pinnacle Peak Park is incredibly easy to find by plugging in the address to GPS. There is a pretty large parking lot but also street parking. The trailhead offers bathrooms, water, and an information station for hikers. There are picnic tables and plenty of shade. Dogs are not allowed on the trail, but kids will […]
Length: 9 miles (round trip) Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation: 2,800 ft. Gain/Loss: +600 ft. Difficulty: Easy Dog Friendly: No The Phoneline Trail is a gateway trail into Sabino Canyon and follows the southern side of the tram road. The Phoneline trail is a great alternative trail to riding the Sabino Canyon tram and is very popular among […]
If you want to find fall colors in Arizona then you have to act fast…like now! Peak times for those magical reds, yellows, greens, and browns typically start mid-September to mid-October. Two weeks ago my wife and I went to Locket Meadow on the Inner Basin Trail and the leaves were mostly yellow and green with […]
Spring is upon us which means two things in Arizona; baseball and wildflowers. With the temperatures heating up the lower deserts are beginning to see the first signs of the magnificent color we all wait patiently for each year. Arizonan’s are crazy about our wildflowers; so much so that the Arizona State Parks have their […]
My friend Katrina and I’s first time out to Madera Canyon was on Martin Luther King Day. That day was optimal due to the cool weather and national park fee waiver for the holiday. We chose the loop based on its shorter estimated completion time of 2.5-3 hours and its good reviews. Driving into the […]
On the opposite side of where you entered you will notice the dirt path continues along the river. Be aware that some drivers will drive further down from the parking lot towards the falls using this path. Continue along the dirt path underneath the bridge. The walk to the falls takes no more than 10 […]
If 2016 is half as good as 2015 then I’ll be one happy camper. To make sure we kick 2016 off with a bang I developed a list of Arizona’s top 5 hikes for 2016. These hikes are five of my personal favorites and will be revisiting this year. *Note: This article was originally written […]
Listen, Phoenix is an awesome place to call home but if you are going to stay sane during the summer months you have to find a way to escape the heat. Thank goodness we have lakes surrounding the valley of the sun! So instead of cranking up the A/C and lying in your underwear all […]
We started our hike on the Waterfall Trail, but you could easily add it to the end of any of the other trails. From the entrance of the park, make a right onto White Tank Mountain Road and then a left onto Waterfall Canyon Road. We parked at the trailhead, which will be on your […]
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. News. In fact, Arizona claimed […]