Trail HeadCitizen Hiker: A Tetrad of Trekking
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“The whole beauty of Luke5 is what was previously limited for people with disabilities and mobility challenges gets taken out of the equation.”
The 25-mile Grand Canyon rim-to-rim trek is a grueling and rewarding feat for any hiker.
Since its inception in 2023, the grassroots, all-volunteer group has made big inroads in restoring the ravaged trails.
Located in the hilly space between the Salt River and the Usery Mountains in Mesa, the Hawes Trail System is about to get an upgrade.
Having a canine companion along on hikes enriches the experience on both ends of the leash.
Overgrown, fire-singed and poorly signed, the trail would be beyond salvation, but for the brave few who are determined to resurrect the route from obscurity.
Tucson native Michael “Chappy” Chappell took the long way around finding his purpose as program director of Veteran Engagement & Trail Stewardship (VETS) with the Arizona Trail Association – a project that promotes outdoor therapy as an adjunct to traditional health interventions.
Start exploring the 315-mile, Valley-circling Maricopa Trail with a trek through its northmost reaches.
Avoid holiday traffic and crowds with an early morning hike in the Hassayampa River Preserve in Wickenburg.
Author Sirena Rana tells us the Best Day Hikes on the Arizona National Scenic Trail nearest to Phoenix
Be safe and responsible while outdoor recreating this summer by respecting fire restrictions in the forests.
Dede Rand of Scottsdale sees hiking as an important part of her lifelong commitment to maintaining her physical and mental fortitude.
For Tim Hankins of Scottsdale, chasing aggressive hiking goals is a life priority. His plans for 2020 include hiking the entire 317-mile Maricopa Trail, along with some other impressive milestones. “I’m currently working on summiting the highest point in each state [he’s completed 42] and finishing a half-marathon in each state [he’s done 14],” Hankins says. “The Maricopa Trail occupies my local free time and keeps me in shape.” The main loop portion of the...