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The Dutchman’s Trail – Black Mesa loop is an easy/moderate hike in the western part of the Superstitions. It’s main attractions are views of the famous Weaver’s needle, seasonal water sources, and an easily accessible and enjoyable loop hike. Length: 9.3 miles round trip Elevation: 2275 Difficulty: 2.5 Rating: 3 Solitude: 2 Trail Description: The Dutchman’s […]
Length: 9 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 2,800 ft. Gain/Loss: +600 ft. Difficulty: Easy Rating: 3/10 Solitude: Low Season: Winter/Spring/Fall 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 […]
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 […]
As the sixth largest city in the country, the greater Phoenix area is nearly 2,000 square miles and home to millions of full time and part time residents. The urban sprawl has pushed itself in every direction and up into the foothills of several mountain ranges. Phoenix hikes are plentiful and have so much to […]
Hike: You can take this hike from either the northern end or the southern end. The description below begins from the southern trailhead (General Springs Cabin). This was part of a loop trip that my father and I completed. We began at the south trailhead located at the General Springs Cabin TH. The first half […]
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One of my favorite ways to use my UV Buff is to simply wear it around my neck almost like a scarf (but a little more manly). When I wear it loosely around my neck I noticed that it not only kept the sun off of my neck but it also kept the sweat off […]
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 […]
Make sure it’s lightweight and fits your needs. Click here to find the ones I recommend and use. A must have if you get lost and have to spend an unexpected night outside. (Think Cast Away!) Click here for a list of my recommended fire starters! The key to being comfortable on the trail is […]
Length: 5 miles round trip Trail Type: Loop Trailhead Elevation: 2,027 ft. Gain/Loss: +693 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Rating: 4/10 Solitude: Low Season: Winter/Spring/Fall Kid Friendly: Yes Dog Friendly: Yes This hike is an excellent workout. It’s a quick way to get out of the hustle and bustle of city life and take some time to enjoy nature in […]
Length: 4.5 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 6,300 ft. Gain/Loss: -300 ft. Difficulty: Easy Rating: 4/10 Solitude: Moderate/High Season: Spring/Summer Dog Friendly: Yes Gordon’s Creek Falls is a great little hike through rim country in Arizona. I recommend this hike to novice hikers, visitors to Arizona, and everyone in between. It makes a great introduction hike […]
This short but sweet trail leads hikers to natural waterfalls and is best if hiked right after a rainstorm. Massacre Falls has been given it’s name from legends of murders between Apache and Mexican families that occupied the Superstition Mountain range in the 1800’s. History Now, let’s get something straight. There are dozens of stories about […]
This trail takes you on an uphill adventure to a valley of huge boulder formations and some great desert landscape. For an added adventure, take the short detour to an old homestead cabin tucked back in the rugged mountains. The Hike: **Note: For a shorter version of this hike try the 2.5 mile Pine Creek […]