Located adjacent to several classic hiking destinations it’s no wonder these lakeside gems live in unheralded obscurity.

More popular with hang gliders than hikers, this volcanic peak northwest of Greer is a gem famous for its windy conditions.

Priceless glimpses of Arizona’s beautiful central highlands await hikers on the summit of Mount Union, the high point of the Bradshaw mountain range.

Situated in the backwaters of the upper Verde River, Tavasci Marsh is a birdwatcher’s paradise.