Usery Mountain Regional Park
Easily accessible from Mesa, this 3400-acre urban park is quite popular with outdoor enthusiasts, who enjoy everything from bicycling and hiking to archery and camping. There are several trails of varying distances (from about ... mtbr.com
Pass Mountain Trail, Mesa, Arizona
Pass Mountain Trail forms a large loop around its namesake landmark in the East Valley. This pleasant and easy trail offers grand views of the Goldfield Mountains, Four Peaks, and the Superstition Mountains. Usery Mountain Re... trails.com
Trailhorse Adventures
We arrived in Sedona in the early afternoon. Shopping and eating consumed the first few hours of the visit, our trail ride is the highlight for today. A two hour sunset ride was the basis for the entire trip. The ride w... igougo.com
Squaw Peak Nature Trail, Phoenix, Arizona
This trail provides a unique mix of industrial and scenic. The northern portion of the trail parallels the Route 51 freeway, while the southern portion winds its way through the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. The trail provid... traillink.com
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Camelback Mountain
This red-hued beauty is an attractively rugged cliff perfect for hard-core hikers. Its Echo Canyon trail, which starts at 5700 North Echo Canyon Parkway, winds 1.2 miles to the top of the 2,704-foot summit-a steep e... travelandleisure.com
Treasure Loop Trail, Apache Junction, Arizona
Nestled up to the scenic west end of the Superstition Mountains, Lost Dutchman State Park offers a nice respite from the rush of nearby Phoenix and surrounding suburbs. Beginning in the park are a handful of trails that sh... trailpeak.com
Siphon Draw, Apache Junction, Arizona
Siphon Draw Trail and the Flatiron capture the rugged beauty of the Superstition Mountains and package the essence of this wondrous wilderness into a short but very challenging hike. The Superstition Wilderness offers arguabl... trails.com
South Maricopa Mountains Wilderness
- The eastern part of the wilderness has an isolated and screened mountainous interior, formed by long ridges and isolated peaks, separated by plains and washes. The western part is dominated by desert flats fronting the e... wildernet.com
Trail 100
This great ride traverses the Phoenix Mountains Preserve from Shaw butte at the west end to northeast of Squaw Peak at the east end. All the street crossings are via underpasses. The best way to do the ride is with a shuttle,... trails.com
Hieroglyphic Canyon, Apache Junction, Arizona
One look at Hieroglyphic Canyon and you can tell the place was once prime mountain sheep habitat. The cliffs surrounding this rugged gorge in the Superstition Mountains look tailor-made for surefooted desert bighorns, and the... trails.com
Piestewa Peak
Because Piestewa Peak rises in the midst of Arizona?s largest metropolitan area, the trail to the top sees extremely heavy use, especially on weekends and in the evenings. It is, however, a worthwhile hike for anyone visiting... trails.com
Fountain Park Trail
The Peaks Skatepark is a new addition to Four Peaks Neighborhood Park in northeast Fountain Hills. skatepark.com
Phoenix: The Valley Of The Sun, Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix and its sister cities in the Valley of the Sun are home to more than two million people, more than half the state?s population. With such an urban concentration, it is hard to believe there are public campgrounds with... trails.com
West Papago Park Loop Trail, Phoenix, Arizona
The unusual pink sandstone buttes in Papago Park have always caught the fancy of visitors and area residents, making the park?s history as colorful as its trademark geologic oddities. A thousand years ago, the Hohokam used th... trails.com
Mohave Trail, Phoenix, Arizona
Water and leash your dog, pick up a spare Mutt Mitt from the handy dispenser, and you are ready to trek. From the south end of the trail, you will follow a path that scales a craggy saddle, then drops to the Mohave ramada. Th... trails.com
Fountain Park, Fountain Hills, Arizona
Spectacular scenery makes Fountain Park a popular destination. Though hiking around the lake is quite literally a walk in the park, you?ll enjoy the world?s tallest fountain, beautiful landscaping, and a clear view of Four Pe... trails.com
Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, Tempe, Arizona
The Greenbelt Pathway snakes through a wide swath of greenery in the middle of a thriving desert city, providing a lush oasis for numerous outdoor activities. The Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt not only controls the city?s season... trails.com