Since it’s creation in 1994, National Public Lands Day has become a day to celebrate our nation’s public lands and use volunteers to help keep our lands clean and healthy. This year’s Public Lands day will be held this coming Saturday, September 25th where public land visitors will receive free admission into many federally managed lands. […]
Length: 5.8 miles round trip Trailhead Elevation: 1,542 ft. Gain/Loss: +352 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Rating: 5/10 Solitude: Low/High Season: Winter/Spring/Fall Dog Friendly: Yes If you need a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city then this “urban” hike is exactly what you are looking for! The trailhead for the hike starts directly east of the […]
Feel free to browse our extensive list of hikes throughout the state. The difference between this site and other hiking databases is that my wife, myself, or both of us have personally hiked and documented every step along the way. You can also use the search bar at the top if you know the name […]
Devil’s Bridge is the largest, and most famous, natural sandstone bridge in the area. If you are looking for a short hike with incredible views and awesome photo opportunities than this is the hike for you! Hike: There are two starting points for this hike. If you do not have a 4×4 high clearance vehicle […]
Hike: You can take this hike from either the northern end or the southern end (both trailheads are described below). Start at the northern trailhead if you want a shorter hike from the trailhead to Pinchot Cabin to Aspen Springs (3 miles one way) Start at the southern trailhead if you want a longer, gradually downhill […]
Length: 6.2 miles (to the first waterfall) round trip Trailhead Elevation: 4,200 ft. Gain/Loss: +1500 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Rating: 5/10 Solitude: Moderate/High Season: Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter Dog Friendly: Yes Barnhardt Trail is known as the gateway to the Mazatzal Wilderness area and connects with the Mazatzal Divide which is part of the Arizona Trail. This hike is best completed in spring […]
Length: 14.4 miles round trip Trailhead Elevation: 4,830 ft. Gain/Loss: +450 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Rating: 8/10 Solitude: Moderate Season: Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter Dog Friendly: Yes Reavis Ranch is one of the premier hikes in the Eastern Superstitions and is one of my personal favorites. There are three trails leading to the old homestead; this one being the shortest yet most difficult. I […]
Length: 20 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 5,200 ft. Gain/Loss: -4,800 ft. Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult Rating: 10/10 Solitude: Low Season: Spring/Summer/Fall Dog Friendly: No Havasupai is one of the most well known and photographed waterfall destinations in the world. Consisting of five major waterfalls including the most famous “Havasu Falls”, this oasis in the desert should be on the top […]
The state of Arizona is one of the most diverse states in the country. It is the 6th largest state yet contains the 2nd lowest percentage of water which classifies the state as having either an arid or semi-arid climate. Among being one of the most arid climates in the country, it also contains vast mountain […]
All hikes listed on this site have been hiked by me. I do my very best to be as accurate as possible in my trail descriptions but I do not consider this site to be an official guide. The descriptions are personal in nature and express my own opinions as to the ratings and difficulties. […]
Today marked the first annual #OptOutside Black Friday event hosted by myself and some other great, like-minded individuals. We had a great time, shared stories, took lots of photos, and conquered one of the most difficult hikes in Arizona! Here are some of the highlights of the event! Meet the Group The hike was co-hosted […]
Bluff Springs Loop is a nice little loop hike in the popular Superstition Mountain range. This hike connects with three trails and begins at the Peralta Trailhead. This hike features views of hoodoos, the eye of Miner’s Needle, and a nice spring either towards the beginning or end of your hike depending on which way you […]
Length: 3 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 2,100 ft. Gain/Loss: +580 ft. Difficulty: Easy Rating: 7/10 Solitude: Moderate Season: Winter/Spring/Fall Dog Friendly: No The Hieroglyphic Trail #101 is a short, fun little hike and a great introduction into the Superstition Mountain range. On this hike you can expect to see great views of the East […]
The Lost Goldmine Trail is an easy stroll through Sonoran Desert with great views of the Superstition Mountains. This trail skirts the southern base of the Superstition Wilderness and is a relatively flat, wide path suitable for just about any hiker! This is one of my first recommendations to my out-of-state visitors! History: The Lost […]