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
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
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
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
Cholla Trail, Scottsdale, Arizona
A short hike on Camelback Mountain. The well-marked Cholla Trail begins at the west end of Cholla Lane and climbs steeply along a ridge. Near the top, you must scramble over rocks. There are great views of the Valley of the S... trails.com
Hayden Butte And Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, Arizona
This scenic route showcases the best hotspots near downtown Tempe, a city known for its ties to Arizona State University. Though not entirely a hiking trail, this tour visits a mountain preserve, wanders through a lakeside pa... trails.com
Pagago Park Loop Trail, Phoenix, Arizona
Papago Park is an 888-acre reserve in southeast Phoenix. The mostly wild park, originally a Hohokam village and later Papago Saguaro National Monument, offers lots of hiking and mountain bike trails, an orienteering course, a... trails.com
Backpacking, Canyoneering, And Hiking Club: Blue Lake In The...
Blue Lake in the San Juans  will be an epic backpack with a wide variety of activities and scenery. Plan on 2 days travel and 5 days backpacking for this trip.On Monday we meet early in the morning for Our day of drivin... meetup.com
Arizona And Beyond Under 35 Hiking And Backpacking: Catalina...
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Backpacking, Canyoneering, And Hiking Club: Blue Lake In The...
Blue Lake in the San Juans  will be an epic backpack with a wide variety of activities and scenery. Plan on 2 days travel and 5 days backpacking for this trip.On Monday we meet early in the morning for Our day of drivin... meetup.com