Tubing the Salt River: Where To Start?
One of the best ways to spend a hot day in Phoenix is on the water. You can spend the day at Lake pleasant looking for donkeys. Or you can spend the day at kayaking or swimming Saguaro Lake. But my favorite option is tubing the Salt River. It is located just east of Phoenix […]
Kayaking Saguaro Lake
**Anytime I reference “kayaking”, I am also implying canoeing and Paddle boarding.** This may not be my normal hiking post, but if you keep up with me you’ll know that I already have a post about hiking Saguaro Lake. How was I not supposed to create a post about kayaking it? But before you head […]
Hiking Near Phoenix: Saguaro Lake
As much as I love the convenience of Camelback or Piestewa Peak, hiking outside of the city is always my preference. One of my favorite, most peaceful hikes is just 45 minutes east of phoenix. It is called Butcher Jone’s trail and it is located at Saguaro Lake. An added bonus–the trail starts and ends […]
Hiking With Wild Donkeys at Lake Pleasant
I had no idea wild donkeys existed in the United States, let alone so close to Phoenix! If you are looking for a fun, easy hike near Phoenix, I recommend the Wild Burro Trail at Lake Pleasant. In this post I will discuss how to get there, how to find the Burros, and the Wild […]
Waterfall Hike Near Phoenix: Fossil Creek
Who knew that this beautiful waterfall hike existed in the desert? This is one of the most beautiful hikes I have ever done. However, there are some things I wish I knew. For example, you will not get ANY cell phone reception there. There’s also two ways to get there; one which is a short, […]
Hiking Flat Iron, The Toughest Trail Near Phoenix
Flat Iron is a well known hike in the Superstition Mountains, and it is one of the hardest hikes I have ever done! It is just East of Phoenix and on a clear day you can see Flat Iron from the city. The fastest hike to Flat Iron starts from Lost Dutchman State Park. They […]
Hiking Near Phoenix: Piestewa Peak
Everyone who visits Phoenix knows about Camelback mountain. But just a few miles northwest you can find Piestewa Peak and the mountain preserves. Piestewa Peak, although a difficult trail with lots of elevation gain, is generally considered easier than Camelback mountain. (Image url) One of the highlights of Piestewa Peak are the other trails that […]
Superstition Mountains: Siphon Draw Trail
About The Superstition Mountains boast lots of beautiful trails ranging from moderate to extremely difficult. One of my favorites is Siphon’s Draw, a 2-mile hike that I would consider moderately difficult. The trail continues to flat iron, if you are up for the challenge; however, I find that Siphon’s Draw is enough of a hike […]
South Mountain: Fat Man’s Pass & Hidden Valley Tunnel Loop
South Mountain is one of my favorite places to hike in Phoenix. Just south of Downtown Phoenix, it is a short drive from most places and offers amazing views of the city. I would consider the Mormon Trail a moderate to difficult trail because of the elevation and uneven trail surface. The trail to Fat […]
Camelback Mountain: Echo Canyon VS Cholla Trailhead
Camelback Mountain is arguably the most popular mountain in Phoenix. Given its close proximity to downtown, it is a popular hiking destination among locals and visitors. The first time I hiked Camelback, I remember thinking, “Its not that big of a mountain. It looks like an easy hike to do”. Well… I was wrong. Camelback […]
