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.
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Hike Airport Mesa Loop for 360-degree views of Sedona’s spectacular red rock formations
Airport Mesa Loop Trail is relatively short hike with easy access to spectacular views of some of Sedona’s most notable rock formations.
Conquer the short, steep Cathedral Rock Trail in Sedona for spectacular views of red rock landscape
Cathedral Rock Trail in Sedona isn’t long, but it’s steep. It’s not easy to get to the top of the trail, but the views are so worth it.
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.
Tips for hiking the Arizona National Scenic Trail from Sirena Rana Dufault
If you decide to go for a hike on the Arizona National Scenic Trail, it’s wise to get tips from somebody who knows it well. Sirena Rana Dufault does and she has a few insights for the rest of us.
Totally awesome hiking trails in Arizona that 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.
Practical tips for hiking Grand Canyon down South Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch and up Bright Angel Trail
So many posts on the web over analyze this spectacular hike. These tips are simple enough for anyone to follow.
First ever Arizona Trail Thru-Hiker Survey sheds light on who hikes AZT and how they go about it
Who in the world would want to through-hike the Arizona National Scenic Trail? Apparently people from all over the world according to the results from this survey.