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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Aravapia Canyon |
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Pima Canyon |
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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
Coconino National Forest closing over half of their roads
April 15, 2012
By Matt Marine
The Coconino National Forest is closing more than half its forest roads this May. This will include a ban on vehicle and all-terrain use on over 3000 miles of existing roads areas as part of a 2005 U.S. Forest Service directive to limit off-road driving in the nation's forests.
more (Coconino National Forest article and maps)...
more (AZ Daily Sun article) ...
Upcoming Events
Great AZ Outdoor Expo - February 11, 2012 at La Encantada in Tucson, Az
If you're interested in the outdoors, this may be a great place for you to talk with people and see some great gear.
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Hike of the month
The portion of the Arizona Trail near Horse Lake was a wonderful treat this summer. Cat-dog and I hiked this over Memorial Day weekend. It's an easy hike that doesn't involve lots of climbing and is a nice day-hike for those staying near Flagstaff.
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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