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Part of the Coronado National Forest, this hike is a must when you are in the area! Although in the popular Sabino Canyon, Blackett’s Ridge is great for its low foot traffic. The middle of the trail gains high elevation in a short distance, but the effort is definitely worth the stunning views throughout the […]

This trail is heavily trafficked. We decided to head out early in the morning to have more solitude and be able to catch the sunrise. We got to the parking lot around 7am and were pleasantly surprised to see only a handful of other cars. (Lost Gold Mine Trail also branches off from the Hieroglyphic […]

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The Jim Thompson Trailhead is the start to several different trails—the Brins Mesa trail sharing its beginning with Cibola Pass and the Jordan Trail. They are all well marked with signs and an initial basket cairn. The basket cairns do not continue on Brins Mesa; however, you won’t need them as the trail is well […]

*This guide was thoughtfully written by Natalie Allen.  She is a writer, explorer, and photographer based in Arizona. TRAIL STATS Length:  5.1 miles round-trip Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation:  5,707ft. Peak Elevation: 7,659 ft. Gain/Loss:  +1952 ft. Difficulty: Difficult Kid Friendly: No Dog Friendly: No The Four Peaks Wilderness marks itself as a prominent landmark on the […]

I have done this hike several times now throughout my four years at the U of A. As this is one of the few closer hikes, the trail is a popular outing for families, friends, and different student organizations as a social event. The way up is a consistent climb of switchbacks that gets pretty […]

My friend Katrina and I’s first time out to Madera Canyon was on Martin Luther King Day. That day was optimal due to the cool weather and national park fee waiver for the holiday. We chose the loop based on its shorter estimated completion time of 2.5-3 hours and its good reviews. Driving into the […]

Starting at the upper Butterfly Trailhead, the trail almost immediately opens up to amazing views of the North-side of Mount Lemmon. The trail weaves around the side of the mountain and gradually descends, which unfortunately means the way back to the car is ascending. However, incredibly unique plants, including ferns, ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, yucca, […]

We took the option of parking at Picnic Area 7, just off Waterfall Canyon Road. This saves almost a mile of walking through flat, desert terrain and puts you right at the base of the mountain. It wasn’t long before we began the ascent via switchbacks. Though the incline is steady, the trail here is […]

Length:  4 miles round trip Trailhead Elevation:  8,700 ft. Gain/Loss:  +1,500 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Dog Friendly: Yes The Inner Basin Trail is really a gem of a hike located in the heart of the San Francisco Peaks. If you like strolling through aspen groves on well marked and photogenic trail than this is the hike for you! The trail […]

The hike down to the creek is fairly easy. Starting early in the day, you will find the sun on your backs and relatively shaded by the trees on either side as you descend down into the canyon. You’ll arrive at an open section of the trail with large rocks and pools that may or […]

We started our hike on the Waterfall Trail, but you could easily add it to the end of any of the other trails. From the entrance of the park, make a right onto White Tank Mountain Road and then a left onto Waterfall Canyon Road. We parked at the trailhead, which will be on your […]