Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Sardine Trail near Forest Lakes
Sardine Trail #536 is an unsung hero within the Willow Springs Lake area trail system.
Sardine Trail #536 is an unsung hero within the Willow Springs Lake area trail system.
Over its 21-mile course, Railroad Grade Trail passes by five lakes, crosses three streams, and makes a creaky traverse of an old-style trestle bridge.
The approachable, customizable trails offer dozens of options ranging from easy strolls located just steps from town to long distance backwoods excursions.
The 1.25-mile, cliff-hugging trail plunges 700 feet to reach the pristine waterway coveted by anglers and beloved by hikers seeking solitude in this otherwise congested area of the Mogollon Rim south of Chevelon Canyon Lake.
At every bend in its undulating course, the Panorama Trail lives up to its name with see-forever vistas of emerald forests, crystalline lakes and majestic White Mountain massifs dotting prairies that stretch into New Mexico.
Conveniently located off State Route 260 near Greer, the Pole Knoll Recreation Area is a year-round destination for outdoor sports.
More popular with hang gliders than hikers, this volcanic peak northwest of Greer is a gem famous for its windy conditions.
Late summer in Arizona's White Mountains is prime time for wildflower viewing.
A babbling mountain stream in a pristine alpine meadow makes a welcoming gateway to the Thompson trail.
Over its 21-mile course, Railroad Grade Trail passes by five lakes, crosses three streams, and makes a creaky traverse of an old-fashioned trestle bridge.
Huddled in a rain poncho, drenched, shivering, dehydrated and lost, Tom Rodriguez wished he had packed the right charging cord for his cell phone. His August 2019 day trip in the remote Blue Range Primitive Area in eastern Arizona illustrates how even the most experienced hikers can end up in life-threatening situations. A former Eagle Scout, Rodriguez was no amateur. Alongside hiking pal and fellow Valley resident Michael Houseknecht, he familiarized himself with the area,...