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.
This new access point off Boynton Pass Road provides respite from the boot-clad masses and access to dozens of trails.
Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Highlands Center for Natural History Trails in Prescott
Mare CzinarMay 7, 2024
Located adjacent to the Lynx Lake recreation site a few miles south of downtown Prescott, the trails of the Highland Center for Natural History blend hiking with education.
Just 20 miles south of Flagstaff, the who-knew routes of the Munds Park Trail System and the Kelly Motorized Trail System combine for over 100 miles of share-use paths in the forests between Interstate 17 and Mormon Lake.
Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Fain Park Trails in Prescott Valley
Mare CzinarApril 27, 2024
Tucked into a ravine between industrial parks and subdivisions five miles downstream from Lynx Lake in Prescott Valley, Fain Lake offers a diverse menu of outdoor recreation opportunities.
Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Bubbling Ponds Preserve & Page Spring Hatchery
Mare CzinarApril 22, 2024
Cradled among desert hills, wineries and dewy green zones along Oak Creek, site has two formal trails that loop among the property’s rare and varied habitats.
Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Black Canyon National Recreation Trail, K-Mine Segment
Mare CzinarApril 17, 2024
Running through the watery mid-section of the Black Canyon Trail, the K-Mine Segment appeals to those who enjoy rock hopping over creeks and drainages.
If you hike along the trails of Saguaro National Park West in any depth, sooner or later, you'll end up on the 4,687 foot summit of Wasson Peak.
This unusual North Valley hike is an ode to the remains of the clay.
Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Antelope Creek Segment of the Black Canyon Trail
Mare CzinarJanuary 9, 2024
The Black Canyon Trail Coalition beckons hikers to "Experience the Arizona Outback" by stepping out on all or part of the historic Black Canyon National Recreation Trail that stretches from north Phoenix to the town of Mayer with new sections extending to the Verde River.
Canyon of Fools might be the weirdest hike in Sedona.
Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Lower First Water Creek in the Superstition Wilderness Area
Mare CzinarDecember 6, 2023
The raw, craggy waterway of Lower First Water Creek doesn’t spill its wonders easily.
FeaturesTravelHikes, Honky-Tonks & Hangouts: 8 All-Day Valley Adventures Tailor-Made for Trail Season
Mare CzinarNovember 1, 2023
We’ve teased out eight offbeat Valley adventures tailor-made for trail season.
Within a 70-mile radius of Phoenix, eight peaks – each with a unique appeal – form a circle of mountains with wild routes to their summits.
Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Red Mountain Trail near Prescott Valley
Mare CzinarSeptember 20, 2023
The route is part of the Blue Hills Trail System at the east boundary of Prescott National Forest and provides access to the mountainous backcountry adjacent to the communities of Dewey-Humboldt.