Aerie Trail starts out on a flat section of high desert near Sedona and leads up several switchbacks and traverses around the northern side of Doe Mountain.
Category: Mountains
Take an exhilarating stroll up Quartz Ridge Trail in Phoenix Mountains Preserve
Since Trail #8 in Phoenix Mountains Preserves goes right by a deposit of quartz the size of a VW Bus near the top of a ridge, it has earned the nickname Quartz Ridge Trail.
Timing is key if you want to see this spectacular waterfall on Massacre Grounds Trail in the Superstition Mountains
If you want to see the spectacular Massacre Grounds waterfalls in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains you’ll need to time your visit well. Water only flows for a short time after rain or snow showers.
Top 10 most viewed AZ Wonders blog posts of 2019
Enjoy this look back at the most viewed posts of the year on AZ Wonders.
Piestewa Peak base area upgrades improve experience, expand access to popular hiking trails in Phoenix Mountains Preserve
New and upgraded amenities at Piestewa Peak Trailhead in Phoenix include expanded parking, new drinking fountains, restrooms and ramadas.
Blue Ridge Reservoir: Tips for a kayaking and camping adventure you’ll never forget
The ultra scenic Blue Ridge Reservoir located on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim could easily be mistaken for a lake in Oregon or Northern California. Get tips for kayaking and camping in this spectacular place.
Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University a great launch pad for your Arizona adventure
Review: If you’re looking for a place to stay before you begin exploring Arizona, I highly recommend Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University.
Arizona Snowbowl Ski Area celebrates longest season in history
Higher than average snowfall in Fall, Winter and Spring helped make the 2018-19 ski season the longest ever for Arizona Snowbowl.
Many myths surround the history of Lost Ranch ruins in Phoenix South Mountain Park
Tucked into a small valley of South Mountain Park in Phoenix is a little known ruins site that has generated all sorts of urban myths. I think I uncovered the truth.
Top 10 AZ Wonders blog posts of 2018
Our annual look back at the posts that were most viewed by thousands of Arizona fans.
Best short hike in Phoenix: Mormon Trail to Hidden Valley and Fat Man’s Pass in South Mountain Park
If you’re in Phoenix for just a short time and need a quick fix of nature on one of the city’s legendary trails, the Mormon Trail to Hidden Valley hike may be just the thing for you.
Naturally occurring hole in trailside rock offers unique perspective of Pinnacle Peak in Scottsdale
This and so many more spectacular views await anyone who ventures out on the Pinnacle Peak hiking trail.