For people that don’t know better, Arizona is thought to be a brown, lifeless desert that is so hot that the Devil summers there.
Don’t believe everything you hear. Arizona’s landscape is one of extreme diversity. The “Grand Canyon State” has everything from lush green oases, watering holes and waterfalls, to coniferous forests, high-elevation peaks, and of course, deserts (but not the ugly kind).
For three years, Kim and I (Max) lived in Tucson and had the chance to hike and explore all over the state. We wrote these guides to help you fall in love with Arizona the way we did.
Trip Data Dates: Thu, Oct 21, 2021 to Sun, Oct 24, 2021 Route: Lipan Point > Grandview Point Weather: Sunny, with partly cloudy afternoons. Highs in the…
Overview This Sedona hike takes you to the top of Bear Mountain, which rises to 6,447 feet above sea level. From the summit, you…
Overview If you are looking for a short but steep hike near Sedona with great views, then Doe Mountain is the perfect option. The…
Overview Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site is an easy, short hike near St. George on the Arizona Strip. The BLM-managed site contains 500 petroglyphs…
Overview South of Hoover Dam (on the Arizona side), there is a natural arch called Liberty Bell Arch, perched high on a barren butte.…
Overview The Wave is a geologic wonder in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness of Northern Arizona, formed by Navajo Sandstone. Over millions of years,…
Overview On any given weekend during May, September, and October, thousands of zealots pour out of vehicles, shuttles, and even busses to hike the…
This article is part of a two part hiking guide on Upper and Lower Tanque Verde Falls. Overview While not as tall as the…
The natural landscape that surrounds Tucson is far more than a hot, dry, and dusty desert. It is truly a hiker's paradise, with endless…
Overview This hike takes you to the top of Blackett's Ridge, a prominent ridgeline that sits between two major drainages: Sabino Canyon and Bear…
