Northern Hiking

San Francisco Peaks Trail

Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff “Few are altogether deaf to the preaching of pine trees. Their sermons on the mountains go to our hearts; and if…
Northern Hiking

South Kaibab Trail

South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park  The South Kaibab, which was built in 1924-25 as an alternative to Ralph Cameron’s Bright Angel Toll Road, has…
Central Hiking

Siphon Draw/Flatiron Trail

Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction Depending on how you approach it, this doubleheader can be either a walk in the park or a gantlet lined with…
Southern Hiking

Pima Canyon Trail

Pusch Ridge Wilderness, Tucson When you’re hiking out of Pima Canyon, the hikers hiking in tend to ask the same question: “Did you see any sheep?”…
Central Hiking

Badger Springs Trail

There are a couple of things you should know about the Badger Springs Trail. 1) Badgers aren’t among the mammals you’re likely to see — your chances…
Central Hiking

Wolf Creek Loop

Prescott National Forest, Prescott At first glance, it doesn’t make any sense: Why aren’t there more people out here? It’s only 15 minutes from…
Eastern Hiking

Thompson Trail

White Mountains, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests In most cases, the combination of black and white makes gray. In Eastern Arizona, it’s different…
Northern Hiking

Kachina Trail

Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff Peak-baggers love the mountains around Flagstaff — they’re home to the highest point in the state, as well as a…