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Tag: moderate

Chevelon Canyon viewed from endpoint of hiking trail

Gaze into pine-studded canyons at the end of this long, flat hike from Willow Springs Trailhead

If you’re looking for a nice, long hike with beautiful scenery on the Mogollon Rim, set out on the trail from Willow Springs Trailhead near the Sinkhole Campground.

Hike, Medium, moderate, North, Rock, Vortex
Devil's Kitchen Sinkhole

Hike the back way to Soldiers Pass in Sedona on Cibola Pass Trail from Jordan Trailhead

If you’re looking to experience Soldiers Pass in Sedona, and want to avoid the well-known hassles of accessing the Soldiers Pass Trailhead, consider starting at Jordan Road trailhead and hiking Cibola Pass and Jordan Trail to Devil’s Kitchen sinkhole.

Hike, moderate, Mountains, North, Rock, Sedona, Short, trails
Fay Canyon red rocks

It’s hard to beat Sedona’s Fay Canyon Trail for variety and views

Few trails in the Sedona area offer as much variety with spectacular views of the famous red rock formations as Fay Canyon Trail. And it’s only about a mile long.

Hike, moderate, North, Rock, Sedona, Short
Quartz Ridge Trail #8 in Phoenix Mountains Preserve

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.

Hike, moderate, Mountains, Phoenix, Rock, Short, Valley
Teacup Trail Sign

Tea Cup Trail is like a secret path to Soldiers Pass in Sedona

When the main Soldiers Pass trailhead parking lot is full or closed, Teacup Trail is a secret path to access one of Sedona’s most popular trails.

Hike, moderate, North Central, Rock, Sedona, Short, Vortex
Sign at beginning of Barnhardt Trail No 43

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.

Central, Hike, hiking, moderate, Mountains, Water
Small stream of water flowing over red rock wall

Timing is crucial 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.

Central, Hike, moderate, Superstitions, trails, Water
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
Man watches over his young child exploring

Best hiking trails for kids in Arizona

Kids like hikes that aren’t boring, but not too challenging either. These Arizona trails meet kid-friendly requirements.

Blog, Easy, Hike, moderate

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