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: […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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: 3.5 miles round trip Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation: 2,200 ft. Gain/Loss: +990 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Kid Friendly: Yes Dog Friendly: Yes If you want a short, moderate climb to an awesome cave with a “wave” like formation and great views of the magical Superstitions then this is definitely the hike for you! The Hike:The hike […]
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 […]
This trek offers breathtaking views the entire time and if you come after a decent rain there’s a tiny waterfall that forms and fills up the pools there. TRAIL STATS Length: About 3 Miles RT Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Trail Type: Out and Back Elevation Gain: 580 Ft Dog-Friendly: Yes (on-leash) This trail is heavily trafficked. We […]
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 […]
February 26, 2018 Cameron Jarman Gateway Loop is an easy trail fit for all ages, sizes, and creatures! Dog and kid friendly, you get a decent workout while looping around one of Scottdale’s most well-known mountains, McDowell Mountain. This trail is heavily trafficked and is regularly cleaned by the city. Gateway Loop Trail is accessible […]
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 […]
Length: 16.4 miles (round trip) **Tram ride will shave off 7.6 miles if you choose to ride it both ways** Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation: 3,300 ft. Gain/Loss: -550 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Dog Friendly: No Sabino Canyon is one of the most popular and spectacular canyons in the Santa Catalina wilderness. This canyon is home to Hutch’s Pool […]
Length: 3.2 miles round trip Type of Trail: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation: 2,000 ft. Gain/Loss: +850 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Rating: 5/10 Dog Friendly: Yes The Wind Cave Trail is a short, moderately difficult hike that leads to at best a few alcoves and should not be mistaken by the more popular Superstition hike the “Wave Cave” trail. This hike begins at […]
Length: 0.1 miles round trip Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation: 1,200 ft. Gain/Loss: +200 ft. Difficulty: Easy Kid Friendly: Yes Dog Friendly: Yes Hole in the Rock is the most prominent feature of Papago Park and offers great views of the city below. Just 10 minutes from downtown Phoenix, this hike is a great way to get […]