Once you’re able to park on the side of the highway (see directions below), look up at the embankment. Most trails begin with a well-marked trailhead; however, this trail is all about subverting expectations. You’ll see two paths carved into the hill about 20 feet from each other. The path on the left is a […]
This hike can be accessed at various trailheads. If starting at the Pima Canyon Trailhead, head south until you reach the Desert Classic Trail, marked by a “DC” on the trail poles. There are two ways to hike the trail: Turning right will give you a scenic 1.1 mile route to the end of the […]
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Munds Wagon Trail, a historic cattle route, begins the hike from Huckaby Trailhead. The initial 1.6 miles is partially shaded by juniper trees and has significant elevation changes, including a few switchbacks. You will be paralleling Schnebly Rd. and will cross over this jeep route twice. The hiking trail is moderately trafficked, but the 4×4 […]
Photo Courtesy of John Roig Casi and I have been to Havasupai twice, once before the route changing flood and once after. Trips to Havasupai takes some serious planning and forethought which is why we created this guide to make your trip even more enjoyable. Additionally, there are some serious changes to the reservation process […]
Length: 9 miles (round trip) Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation: 2,800 ft. Gain/Loss: +600 ft. Difficulty: Easy 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 tram and is very popular among […]
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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 […]