I’m always on the lookout for a good camping hack and thanks to Hiking The Trail I found a sweet one to share! The purpose of the DIY is plain and simple; keep your TP dry, accessible, and easy to dispense for those emergency camp B.M.’s! Here’s what you do: **Infographic provided by Hiking the […]
This morning Ruby and I decided to take a quick hike up to Fremont Saddle and take some shots of Weaver’s Needle. The weather was just perfect, a little on the cool side at 41 degrees. We have been having such nice weather here in Arizona and since Casi and I are on Christmas break […]
I’ll be hosting the first ever #OptOutside group hike for the Arizona Hiking Community on Black Friday. This is a perfect trail to burn off all of those Thanksgiving calories! Here is everything you need to know; UPDATED MEETING LOCATION!!! Meet Up Details: Hike: Siphon Draw (a.k.a. The Flatiron). Located in the Superstition Mountain Range, Apache […]
Length: 22 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 2,800 ft. Gain/Loss: +2700 ft. Difficulty: Difficult Rating: 6/10 Solitude: Moderate/High Season: Winter/Spring/Fall 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 […]
Length: 8 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 4,500 ft. Gain/Loss: +1,100 ft. Difficulty: Easy Rating: 6/10 Solitude: Moderate Season: All seasons Dog Friendly: Yes Munds Wagon Trail is an easy, casual hike along Schnebly Hill road in Sedona, AZ. The trail offers great views of Sedona, red rocks, and if you are lucky, small pools […]
Boulder Canyon Trail #103 is one of the gateways into the great Superstition Mountain Range. It begins on the north side of the range and drops into a large canyon. From this trail one can see many prominent landmarks of the Superstitions such as a great view of Weaver’s Needle, Battleship Mountain, La Barge Canyon, […]
Length: 15.2 miles (round trip to Dutchman’s Trail and back) Trailhead Elevation: 1,677 ft. Gain/Loss: +618 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Rating: 6/10 Solitude: Moderate Season: Winter/Spring/Fall Dog Friendly: Yes Boulder Canyon offers spectacular views of Canyon Lake, Battleship Mountain, and the vast wilderness of the Superstitions. I recommend this hike to active day hikers and those who wish to connect […]
Length: 4.9 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 2,400 ft. Gain/Loss: +1380 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Rating: 7/10 Solitude: Low Season: Spring/Summer (Mornings)/Fall/Winter Dog Friendly: Yes The icon of the Superstition mountains lies just beyond the Fremont Saddle. The Peralta Trail is a 2.5 mile hike to a famous saddle known as Fremont Saddle that overlooks the most iconic rock formation in the […]
Length: 6.4 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 2,250 ft. Gain/Loss: -350 ft. Difficulty: Easy Rating: 6/10 Solitude: Low/Moderate Season: Winter/Spring/Fall Dog Friendly: Yes The Second Water Trail is a brisk, mostly flat hike to a reliable water source in the Superstition Mountains. During the hike you will see typical Sonoran Desert flora and fauna. The […]
I cannot express the warmth and welcome that you as our readers have shown to Arizona Hikers Guide in 2015. This was an especially memorable year as it was the first year of our existence. It was also a year of learning, of giving, of adventure, and of goal setting. We aim to add even […]
The Hells Hole Trail is a nice hike through pine forests, high desert scrub, and beautiful pink granite pools. The most attractive selling point for me on this 10-12 mile hike is that Hells Hole and the Salome Wilderness offer solitude and silence that surrounding areas have lost. Hells Hole Trail begins in pine forest […]
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Starting atDeejo Naked 15 gram Company: Deejo Friends Luc Foin and Stéphane Lebeau originally designed these ultra-lightweight knives for the hiking and backpacking enthusiasts who were searching for an alternative for clunky pocket knives. What they found in 2010, however, was that not only did the outdoor enthusiasts love these knives but people from all backgrounds […]
What does a dog owner do with nearly 300+ days of sunshine in Phoenix? They go hiking! With beautiful mountain ranges surrounding the valley of the sun there really is no excuse to get outdoors with man’s best friend. In the Phoenix area there are hundreds of trails that are easily accessible but not all […]