Hike Phoenix

Shoes to Wear While Hiking in Phoenix

May 19, 2019 Allie

Along the Phoenix hiking trails, hiking shoes not only make it easier to hike…but they also protect your feet from the harsh desert ground. So, which shoes should you go with?

Ranger Trail on South Mountain

May 15, 2019 Allie

Location: South Mountain Park & Preserve, Main Entrance (park at Five Tables Trailhead)Distance: 3.4 miles, roundtripRating: Moderate Ranger trail on South Mountain is a great

Picket Post

May 14, 2019 Allie

Picket Post Mountain (near Superior, Arizona approx. 40 miles away from Phoenix) 5.2 miles, roundtrip – about 4 hours Rating: Hard Picket Post Mountain is

The Wind Cave in Usery Mountain Park is a section where over the spans of thousands of years, the wind has been patiently carving out a portion of the mountain. This 3 mile round trip hiking trail will take you to this windy spot

Top 3 Easy Hiking Trails on South Mountain

May 3, 2019 Allie

Looking for some solid beginner hiking trails on South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. Here is our list of the top 3…plus a little surprise!

Grand Canyon’s Clear Creek Hiking Trail & Boat Beach

April 28, 2019 Allie

Spending 24 hours at the bottom of the Grand Canyon and not sure what to do? Check out the way we decided to spend our time hiking Clear Creek trail and relaxing on Boat Beach

Humphrey’s Peak Trail

April 16, 2019 Allie

The San Francisco Peaks is a mountain range in Flagstaff, Arizona that is home to the triumphant Humphrey’s Peak. This peak, standing at an elevation of 12,633

Good & Bad News…

April 15, 2019 Allie

Well, it looks as though the wildflower season may be ending rather soon. While out hiking this weekend along South Mountain the flowers are still there but were very dry and shriveled out. I think it may have been due to that one 90 degree day we had last week. They just couldn’t handle the heat.

Hiking solo can be a truly rewarding experience. When by yourself you can experience the stillness of the desert and get in tune not only with nature but with yourself as well. Although, it seems a number of hikers are fearful when it comes to hiking solo. There is no reason to fear hiking alone, especially here in Phoenix. You just have to plan ahead and think before hitting the trails.

Gateway Loop

April 7, 2019 Allie

The Gateway Loop in the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Arizona is a perfect trail for hikers of all skill levels. This moderate 4.4 mile loop trail gradually inclines up towards the Gateway Saddle and then calmly declines hikers back around to the trailhead.

Tips for Hiking Motivation

October 8, 2018

We’ve all experienced it at some point or another. You said you were going to go hiking this weekend but then for one reason or

Tom’s Thumb

February 12, 2018 Allie

Tom’s Thumb is a landmark that local Phoenix hikers love to hike. This is a popular trail in the McDowell Mountain Range that leads up

Shoes to Wear While Hiking in Phoenix

May 19, 2019 Allie

Along the Phoenix hiking trails, hiking shoes not only make it easier to hike…but they also protect your feet from the harsh desert ground. So, which shoes should you go with?

National Trail

May 15, 2019

National Trail is the longest trail on South Mountain at over 15 miles long this route travels across the entire length of the mountain range.

Ranger Trail on South Mountain

May 15, 2019 Allie

Location: South Mountain Park & Preserve, Main Entrance (park at Five Tables Trailhead)Distance: 3.4 miles, roundtripRating: Moderate Ranger trail on South Mountain is a great

Picket Post

May 14, 2019 Allie

Picket Post Mountain (near Superior, Arizona approx. 40 miles away from Phoenix) 5.2 miles, roundtrip – about 4 hours Rating: Hard Picket Post Mountain is

Wind Cave

May 10, 2019 Allie

Phoenix Cactus Blooms

May 6, 2019 Allie

This time of year the cactuses along the hiking trails in Phoenix are showing off there stuff! The cactus blooms are strong this year so