Southern Hiking

Hope Camp Trail

Saguaro National Park, Tucson Hell’s Hole, Havasu, Humphreys Peak ... the best hikes usually save the best for last, with scenic payoffs such as…
Central Hiking

Packard Mesa Trail

Prescott National Forest, Cottonwood You won’t touch any summits or conquer any canyons on this hike, but you’ll earn a notch in your belt…
Central Hiking

North Wilson Trail

Coconino National Forest, Sedona ‘‘There’s more than one way up a mountain.” Those eight words are often used figuratively in religious debates.…
Central Hiking

Kinder Crossing Trail

Coconino National Forest, Payson In German, kinder means “children.” It’s one of the root words in “kindergarten,” which translates to “children’s…
Northern Hiking

Campbell Mesa Loop

Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff Even if your idea of heading into the backcountry is going from Park Avenue to Central Park, you can handle this…
Central Hiking

Dogie Trail

Coconino National Forest, Sedona It’s not important for planning purposes, but the name of this trail is pronounced "doe-gi" (rhymes with hoagie).…
Central Hiking

West Clear Creek Trail

Coconino National Forest, Verde Valley Sand dunes, snakes, scorpions ... there’s a long list of stereotypes about Arizona. Although there is sand in…
Central Hiking

Jacks Canyon Trail

Munds Mountain Wilderness, Sedona “Huh? Jacks Canyon? No. I’ve never hiked it.” That’s the response you’ll get from even longtime residents of…