Category: Mountains
Chiricahua National Monument: Hard to say, easy to love
Pronouncing Chiricahua is hard; falling in love with this amazing national monument in southern Arizona is easy.
Look no further than Willow Springs Lake on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim for relief from the desert heat
Need a break from Arizona’s heat? Look no further than Willow Springs Lake, about 30 miles east of Payson on the Mogollon Rim.
Good luck finding a more scenic, fully accessible trail than Rim Lakes Vista Overlook on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim
If physical limitations make hiking rugged terrain impossible for you or someone you know, Rim Lakes Vista Trail is a great place to enjoy the boundless beauty of the Mogollon Rim.
See how volcanic activity created Sunset Crater and other mountains in northern Arizona
The mountainous, northern Arizona landscape was created by volcanoes. At Sunset Crater National Monument, you can see one up close.
Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide & Journal takes you to 50 must-see natural wonders in the Grand Canyon state
Great book for any Arizona explorer. Get tips on travel, planning and permits for the most amazing places to explore in Arizona.
In a year of letdowns, Global Peace Warrior Ken Koshio lifted spirits atop Piestewa Peak with his inspiring music
In 2020, early morning hikers on Piestewa Peak received a spiritual boost by the inspiring sounds of taiko-style drummer Ken Koshio.
Phoenix Summit Challenge can take you to new heights
Every year, the City of Phoenix hosts the Phoenix Summit Challenge. The challenge is to hike to seven specific mountain summits in seven days.
Barnhardt Trail leads to red rock canyons, seasonal waterfalls in Arizona’s Mazatzal Wilderness Area
Barnhardt Trail near Payson, Arizona leads you into an awe-inspiring red rock canyon with seasonal waterfalls and creeks.
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.
Piestewa Peak a fitting memorial for one of Arizona’s bravest daughters: Lori Piestewa
Piestewa Peak, the second tallest in Phoenix, rises high above the city and serves as a lasting memorial to Lori Ann Piestewa – the first American Indian woman to lose her life in a war on foreign soil.
These totally awesome hiking trails in Arizona don’t require a pass or permit
Check out a few of these trails and you’ll quickly see that you don’t need a permit to take a world-class hike in Arizona.