by Cameron Jarman on May 20, 2015 The Treasure Loop Trail is a short, beautiful loop hike through the desert landscape of the Superstition Mountains. Along the hike you will see many unusual rock formations, benches to rest on, and great views of the mountain range itself. This is a great hike for beginners. Length: […]
by Cameron Jarman on March 6, 2015 with 2 Comments I have owned several knives in my lifetime but for some reason have never purchased a Morakniv. Well, this year I received one in my stocking for Christmas this year and I was so excited to get out and cut … Read More Gear Reviews, […]
by Cameron Jarman on April 13, 2015 Picketpost Mountain is a short, beautiful Sonoran desert hike with 360 degree views of the surrounding area. The mountain is an ancient volcano and is a prominent landmark near Superior, AZ. Length: 4 miles round trip Elevation: 2400 Gain/Loss: +1921 Difficulty: 4 (scrambling required) Rating: 3.5 Solitude: 3.5 (3 […]
by Cameron Jarman on May 8, 2015 with No Comments Summer is coming. The temperatures are climbing and so are heat exhaustion, dehydration, heat stroke, and deaths in the desert. Every year I see dozens of stories relating to sun exposure that leads to injury or death and many of … Read More Hiking Tips […]
by Cameron Jarman on April 28, 2015 Formerly known as “Squaw Peak”, Piestewa Peak is located in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve just north of downtown Phoenix. This peak hike is called Summit Hike #300 but many locals just call it Piestewa Peak which is named in honor of Army Spc. Lori Ann Piestewa, the first […]
by Cameron Jarman on July 25, 2015 with No Comments Length: 15.2 miles (round trip to Dutchman’s Trail and back) Trailhead Elevation: 1677 Gain/Loss: +618 Difficulty: 3.5 Rating: 3.5 Solitude: 3 Trail Description Note: For a shorter day hike (around 8 miles) feel free to visit Boulder Canyon Trail to … Read More Featured, Hikes […]
by Cameron Jarman on May 23, 2015 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. Length: 5.5 miles (round trip) […]
by Cameron Jarman on May 20, 2015 with No Comments The Treasure Loop Trail is a short, beautiful loop hike through the desert landscape of the Superstition Mountains. Along the hike you will see many unusual rock formations, benches to rest on, and great views of the mountain range itself. … Read More Featured, Hikes […]
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 canyon walls and onto the canyon floor where it meets the mighty Colorado River. … Read More Flatiron, aka Siphon Draw, is one of the most popular and exhilarating […]
Length: 15.2 miles (round trip to Dutchman’s Trail and back) Trailhead Elevation: 1677 Gain/Loss: +618 Difficulty: 3.5 Rating: 3.5 Solitude: 3 Note: For a shorter day hike (around 8 miles) feel free to visit Boulder Canyon Trail to Second Water Trail. Boulder Canyon Trail begins on the northern side of the Superstition Mountain range at […]
by Cameron Jarman on April 17, 2015 The Bright Angel Trail is the Grand Canyon National Park’s most popular and safest trail. The well maintained trail has drinking water and covered rest-houses along the way. This route dates back to 1891 and has been the premier hiking trail of the Grand Canyon ever since. There is […]
by Cameron Jarman on June 6, 2015 with No Comments The first Saturday in June marks National Trails Day created by the American Hiking Society. It is the country’s largest celebration of our nation’s trails and since we have over 200,000 miles of trails there is definitely reason to get … Read More Hikes, Hiking […]
by Cameron Jarman on April 23, 2015 with 1 Comment After crossing the finish line of a local running race, my wife was given this cute little tube of hydration tabs that looked a lot like the Airborne tablets used to fight colds and whatnot. In fact, when she brought … Read More Gear Reviews, […]
by Cameron Jarman on June 6, 2015 The first Saturday in June marks National Trails Day created by the American Hiking Society. It is the country’s largest celebration of our nation’s trails and since we have over 200,000 miles of trails there is definitely reason to get out! Here is an excerpt from nationaltrailsday.org; American […]