The Dixie Mountain Loop trail is located in the Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve and is a great place to hike, bike, or horse ride. It's a popular hiking and trail running area because it can be completed in segments. The loop is well-marked with trail signage that tells you what route you're on and the distance and elevation. In addition, there are well-maintained restrooms … [Read more...] about Day Hiking Dixie Mountain Loop: Tips and Directions
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Country Club Trail #632 – Pinetop, AZ
The Country Club trail in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, is a favorite hike in the White Mountain TRAX system. The 3.4-mile loop trail is great for all skill levels and is rated as easy. This is one of the best hiking trails in the Pinetop-Lakeside area. We consider it one of the best trails because of its proximity to town, and its reasonable length. Most hikers can finish this … [Read more...] about Country Club Trail #632 – Pinetop, AZ
Visit Arizona: White House Ruins, Canyon de Chelly – Chinle, AZ
Introduction Nestled within the vast landscapes of Arizona lies the Canyon de Chelly National Monument, a testament to the ancient Navajo routes that have been in use for centuries. Among the myriad paths that lead into the three main ravines of this monument, the White House Ruin Trail stands out as the only route open to unaccompanied hikers. This trail offers a unique … [Read more...] about Visit Arizona: White House Ruins, Canyon de Chelly – Chinle, AZ
Woodchute Trail Arizona Hike Jerome, AZ
We recently hiked the Woodchute Trail for the 2nd time in our brief Arizona Hiking careers. After getting married in Hawaii in October of 2008 we decided on the plane ride back that we should experience more in the Arizona Outdoors than we had in the previous years that we both have lived in Arizona. We purchased two books and after a decent search we settled on the Woodchute … [Read more...] about Woodchute Trail Arizona Hike Jerome, AZ
Devil’s Bridge Hike in Sedona, AZ
Sedona hiking is some of the most exciting and enjoyable hiking in the desert southwest. One of the most exciting hikes around Sedona is Devil's Bridge. It is a steep hike up to the largest natural stone arch in the Sedona, AZ area. This really is a great hike to do if you are in the Sedona area. If you are with a group this hike is a great one for photo … [Read more...] about Devil’s Bridge Hike in Sedona, AZ