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.
Overview Cibecue Falls is a short hike to a waterfall located in Salt River Canyon on the Fort Apache Reservation in Arizona. The route…
Overview Romero Pools is a short hike that starts at the Romero Canyon Trailhead in Catalina State Park, northeast of Tucson, Arizona. The hike…
Overview The Seven Falls Trail is a moderate length hike that starts at the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center. It is considered one of the…
Overview The Babad Do'ag Trail (bob-ott doe-awk) is a short hike up the MacDougal Ridge that provides scenic views of Tucson and its surrounding mountain…
Quick Facts Distance: 5.4 miles (Out and Back) Hike Time: 3-4 hours Elevation Gain/Loss: 2,012 ft Fee: No Dogs: Yes Difficulty: Moderate. Steep ascent at the beginning Description Soldier…
