Posted in Arizona
July 07, 2017
If There Are Only 5 Hikes You Ever Do In Arizona, Make Them These
Summer is the perfect time to explore our great state—and one of the best ways to explore is by hiking. We can’t imagine you’d only ever choose five Arizona trails to hike, but here are some of our favorites.
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Combine these two trails in the Santa Catalina Mountains to make a 3.7-mile loop. The trail does have an elevation gain of 876 feet, but it's rated moderate and is shady much of the way.
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You'll find this trail just south of Sedona. It's a quiet trail that's nearly 9 miles round-trip, so make sure you're up for a bit of a challenge. The scenery is well worth the effort.
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This fun, interesting hike takes you 3 miles into some of Arizona's most beautiful terrain. Plan on around three hours for this hike, which requires a bit of boulder scrambling and navigating ledges.
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This 3.3-mile hike takes you through riparian areas, through canyons and over bridges. You'll even be able to visit the ruins of Mayhew Lodge, which has a rich, interesting history.
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This pretty trail is six miles long and follows the old Santa Fe, Prescott, and Phoenix Railway tracks. It got its name because of the winding, twisting path it takes along the landscape.
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Remember to take plenty of water with you, and avoid hiking in extreme heat.
If you made a list of your favorite five hikes in Arizona, which trails would you include?
