Spanning 9,951 acres of wild space a few miles west of Lake Pleasant, Hells Canyon Wilderness Area offers a quick way to escape into an untamed swath of desert that’s more paradise than purgatory.
Two above ground trails explore the Chihuahuan semi-desert grasslands and oak-juniper forests that surround Kartchner Caverns in Southern Arizona.
One of several highpoints in the hills south of the White Tank Mountains, Pyrite Summit anchors the western edge of Skyline Regional Park.
A climb up this isolated, 2,795-foot mound in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains rewards with amazing desert mountain vistas.
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Now that the weather is cool, it’s time to bust out your hiking shoes and get outside. Whether you want to start small or plan a full-scale backpacking trip, these tips from Bruce Leadbetter, owner of 360 Adventures, can apply to your next adventure. The Sonoran Desert awaits.