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…
Southern Hiking

Wilderness of Rock Trail

Santa Catalina Mountains, Coronado National Forest It shouldn’t be easy to get to a place called the “Wilderness of Rock” — or anywhere in the…
Central Hiking

Munds Wagon Trail

Coconino National Forest, Sedona On paper, Schnebly Hill Road is an irresistible temptation. Like the fire-roasted corn at Elote Café. The…