To get to Bridal Wreath Falls stay on the Douglas Spring Trail. One of the great aspects of this hike is how well defined the trails are (as there are a few), including the many mile markers and directions that you will find along the way. Not many Arizona hikes have clear directions, so for […]

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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 […]

June 8, 2018 Cameron Jarman South Mountain is one of the most notable mountains in the East Valley due to its different trailheads in Ahwatukee, Chandler, and Phoenix. Taking the Mormon Trail and connecting to the National Trail can access one of the most scenic trails, the Hidden Valley Trail Loop. People may know the […]

Like Ford Canyon Trail, its “extremely difficult” counterpart in White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Goat Camp is challenging. They both contain stretches of hazardous trail, 2.0 and 1.5 miles respectively, that earn them the double, black diamond rating. What they also share are significant elevation gains that take you through varied terrain to exquisite, photogenic […]

February 27, 2018 Cameron Jarman This hidden Salt River Canyon gem is the perfect side excursion whether you are hiking nearby or driving along the US 60 due to its easy accessibility, short length and low elevation gain. TRAIL STATS Length: 1 mile RT Trail Type: Out and back Trailhead Elevation: 100 ft Difficulty: Easy […]

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 […]

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We parked at Area 1, just off of Black Canyon Drive near the entrance of the park. If the parking area next to the trailhead is full, proceed down the road and another row of parking is available on your left-hand side. The approach to the mountain is fairly easy—towering saguaros and waist-high strawberry hedgehog […]

I promise I won’t make mountains of jokes about how hill-arious these trails are! Silly Mountain is an awesome place if you’re looking for fun, easy trails that are suitable for all types of hikers! One of the best parts is that there are no entrance fees. Yay! It has a porta john, two picnic […]

Summer is in full swing and we’re all feeling it. I might be melting, but I know our dogs are having it even worse than I am. I think as humans we tend to overcredit our pets and think they can handle the heat when we can’t, and maybe they can, but as new Arizonans […]