The West Fork Trail is one of the most popular and most beautiful trails in the Coconino National Forest. But the crowds thin out after a mile or two — so by backpacking in you leave the masses behind and step into a canyon of wildness and primitivity.
With so much desert real estate at our disposal, there's a plethora of winter camping options throughout the southern and western parts of the state.
Reach the top of the Cathedral Rock Trail and you'll be surrounded by massive rock walls, spy expansive views of Courthouse Butte and Mingus Mountain — and walk along the edge of a cliff if you are feeling adventurous.
The wave Cave Trail is short and sweet, a balance of easy and challenging, and has a glorious cave with a boulder that looks like a wave at the finish — hence the name.
Just east of Phoenix, the rugged Superstition Mountains shoot nearly 6,000 feet into the sky. Here's a look at 20 of our favorite hikes in the famed Supes.
For locals and out-of-town visitors alike, Flagstaff is a hiking wonderland.
5 attractions along Arizona's stretch of historic Route 66 that are sure to inspire wonder and nostalgia.
“People who live in Arizona have easy access to some of the most extraordinary landscapes on the entire planet,” says Rick Quinn, “and I’m continually amazed by how few Arizonans take advantage of more than a tiny fraction of their options.” Rick is the author of the new book Arizona and New Mexico: 25 Scenic Side Trips, a guide to road trips that start and end at Interstate highways but take travelers into the heart of what makes the Southwest so captivating.