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Tag: Challenging

Mescal Mountain viewed from Aerie Trail

Magnificent views await you on Aerie Trail from Fay Canyon to Doe Mountain in Sedona

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.

Challenging, Hike, North, Rock, Sedona
Thunder Mountain and Coffee Pot Rock

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.

Challenging, Hike, North, Rock, Sedona, Short, Vortex
Cathedral rock Sedona, AZ

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 a challenge getting to the top of the trail, and the views are so worth it.

arizonabucketlist, Challenging, Hike, hiking, North, Rock, Sedona
Expanded parking lots at Piestewa Peak base area

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.

Challenging, Hike, Mountains, Phoenix, trails, Valley

Tips for hiking the Arizona National Scenic Trail from Sirena Rana

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.

Central, Challenging, Hike, hiking, North, South, trails
Three women pose with arms raised atop rock formation in shape of wave

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.

Central, Challenging, Easy, Hike, moderate, Mountains, North, Rock, South, Water

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.

Challenging, GrandCanyon, Hike, North, Parks
Arizona Trail sign near Roosevelt, AZ

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.

Blog, Challenging, Hike, hiking, trails

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