Hiking Adventures
Sometimes it's nice just to get out and walk. Enjoy Arizona's beauty in solitude. A hike can rejuvenate your spirit.
Whether you're looking for a little inner peace
or a strenuous ten-mile hike up the side of a mountain, Experience Arizona has the information you need.
Ranging from easy to difficult, we've got trails all over the state. Trails that take can take your breath away (either by beauty or by effort). It's your choice. The information you need for your next hiking adventure is just a click away.
July, 2011: Some of these adventures may be closed due to fire damage or forest closures. See news page for more information.
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How to read trail descriptions
What does 4 out of 5 stars mean? And what's the deal with the fear rating? Click on the link below to check out all there is to know about the Experience Arizona rating system.
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Latest News
Experience Arizona Partners with Offroad Passport
July 1, 2012
By Matt Marine
I’m excited to announce a new partnership with the Offroad Passport team. Offroad Passport is an online portal for outdoor adventurers. One of its best features is its free community forum. Members are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. There are tons of discussion topics where you can ask questions, find interesting nuggets, see gear reviews or share your own experiences. In addition, they offer exciting backcountry adventures from day trips to overnight expeditions.
The Offroad Passport team isn’t interested in trying to find new ways to break a driveshaft. They are about the entire experience, from camping, hiking and photography to environmental concerns and community awareness.
I’ve set up a direct link to their website under the News/Forum navigation bar and you’ll be seeing links to specific forum threads on adventure pages and on the new Az Topics page. Check them out; you’ll be glad you did.
Upcoming Events
Pontoon Boat Tours
Two Avian Tours, one at 9:00 am and 10:15 am. These tours go to the east end of the lake. On board is a birder who will point out, identify and talk about the birds seen.
At 11:30 am the Lake Discovery Tour goes to the west end of the lake. The guide on board will point out geological formations, discuss the dam which created Patagonia Lake, and give you a brief history of the area.
On Saturdays there is a Twilight Tour just before dark. The sunsets can be spectacular from the lake. Seeing the shoreline from the water is a delightful experience. Boat tours will be held each Saturday and Sunday.
The cost for each one-hour boat trip is $5.00, payable at the beginning of the trip in the Visitor Center. Reservations are advised as the spaces go quickly. Call 520-287-2791 after October 13 for reservations. The pontoon boat holds 8 adults plus the guide and captain. If you are going on a boat trip, plan to arrive at the Visitor Center 15 minutes prior to departure to sign in, pay and be outfitted with a life jacket.
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Hike of the month
The Sabino Canyon recreation area is one of the premier hiking locations in southern Arizona. And for good reason. It has awesome hikes and exquisite scenery. One thing you may not know is that there are trails other than the super popular Seven Falls trail. Rebecca Miller recently found another gem of a hike in the area: Sabino Creek. It's a shorter (and easier) hike than Seven Falls. Another thing you may not know about this hike is that it's part of a "lost" trail that was used by soldiers stationed at Fort Lowell in 1888 as a route to get to Mt. Lemmon. If you want to escape the crowds at Seven Falls or find a place to relax and put your feet in the cool water, this could be a trail for you!
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Suggested hiking equipment
Here's a list of basic equipment needed for hiking. By no means is this an all-inclusive list. Use your own judgment on what is needed based on your experience level, trail rating and remoteness when hiking. This list is to be used only as a guide.
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Hiking Links
Here are a few website, forums and clubs that may be of interest. This isn't a complete list, there are tons of websites out there. I will try to update as time permits. If you have a website you'd like me to throw on this list, please contact me.
Arizona Hiking Websites
Hike Arizona
Arizona Hiking Trails
Great Sedona Hikes
Arizona Hiking
Arizona Hiking Clubs
Arizona Trailblazers
Southern Arizona Hiking Club
Friends Hiking