Listen, Phoenix is an awesome place to call home but if you are going to stay sane during the summer months you have to find a way to escape the heat. Thank goodness we have lakes surrounding the valley of the sun! So instead of cranking up the A/C and lying in your underwear all […]
Length: 4.1 miles round trip Trail Type: Out and Back Gain/ Loss: +931 ft Difficulty: Moderate Dog-Friendly: Yes South Mountain Park offers more hikes than one can probably count. Each hike ranges in difficulty and while they can all be found in the same relative location, every view manages to be incredibly different. Take Holbert […]
Distance: 6.98 miles (one way: from one trailhead to the other) Type of Trail: Out and Back with possible loop options Rating: Moderate Available parking: Yes, at the Apache Wash Trailhead (1600 E Sonoran Desert Dr) and the Desert Hills Trailhead (705 W Carefree Hwy). Trailhead Elevation: 1,750 ft. Elevation gain: 263 ft. Water availability: […]
This remarkable and easy hike to Leopold Point in Mount Lemmon is one that any level skill hiker in your family can do! The drive itself through Mount Lemmon to San Pedro Vista is filled with some of Tucson’s best landscapes; from cactus to pine trees. There are a dozen of trails along the way, […]
Picacho Peak is a premiere destination for anyone traveling down I-10. With a unique look and massive size, its presence is hard to ignore. Whether you are coming from the Phoenix or Tucson area, there is clear signage directing to the Park’s entrance making for easy navigation. The park is well-maintained with wonderful staff present […]
Length: 16.4 miles (round trip) **Tram ride will shave off 7.6 miles if you choose to ride it both ways** Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation: 3,300 ft. Gain/Loss: -550 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Dog Friendly: No Sabino Canyon is one of the most popular and spectacular canyons in the Santa Catalina wilderness. This canyon is home to Hutch’s Pool […]
Many of us are used to a busy lifestyle of work, school, and whatever else we can squish into the week. Sometimes, it’s nice to slow things down by going outdoors and leaving our electronic devices behind. Hiking can be that perfect mini escape. Thankfully, the Arizona Phoenix Valley hundreds of trails networked throughout the […]
Head south from the trailhead and cross over the 4×4 road onto the trail. The jeep road is part of the Pink Jeep Tour route, and you may come across their caravans a few times during your hike. The actual trail is well marked with metal signs denoting the Broken Arrow Trail System, wooden signs […]
Length: 1.5 miles one way Trail Type: Out and Back Trailhead Elevation: 1,420 ft. Gain/Loss: +270 ft. Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Kid Friendly: No Dog Friendly: No (As of 2016) Note: There is parking available at the Apache Wash Trailhead (1600 E Sonoran Desert Dr). There is no water availability at the Apache Wash Trailhead but there […]
Getting started on this trail is very easy, there are markers placed frequently throughout that point you in the right direction. This is a fairly standard hike with a slight incline throughout, so nothing too difficult. There are a lot of loose rocks on this trail, but overall is well suited for all types and […]
December 6, 2016 Cameron Jarman The 42 mile journey down the historic Apache Trail is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful scenic drives in Arizona. Along the way you will pass ghost towns, goldmines, numerous one-lane bridges, three desert lakes, and an impressive concrete wall that created modern day Phoenix. This guide will […]
Half an hour outside of Sedona there’s a moderate hiking trail that leads you to a secluded water hole. This trail provides minimum shade, so it’s best to head out early in the morning to avoid the blazing sun and also to beat the crowd! This hike offers breathtaking views and even has great spots […]
South Mountain is one of the most notable mountains in the East Valley due to its different trailheads in Ahwatukee, Chandler, and Phoenix. One of the most popular multipurpose trails for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking is the Desert Classic Trail. Access can be found at the Pima Canyon Trailhead. TRAIL STATS Length: 9 […]
March 30, 2018 Cameron Jarman Linda Vista Trail is a perfect mixture of a hike that’s close to the city, but far enough to enjoy nature in peaceful serenity. TRAIL STATS Distance: 2 Miles RT Type of Trail: Loop Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Elevation: 425 feet Kid Friendly: Yes Dog-Friendly: Yes Fee/Permit: None The trail […]