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 […]
Camelback Mountain: Cholla Trail
About Camelback Mountain is one of the most popular hikes in Phoenix, thanks to its proximity to downtown and beautiful 360° views of the city. However, many people underestimate the challenge of hiking it, and don’t know the difference between the two trails that lead you to the top. The trails are Echo Canyon trail […]
Camelback Mountain: Echo Canyon
About Camelback Mountain is one of the most popular hikes in Phoenix, thanks to its proximity to downtown and beautiful 360° views of the city. However, many people underestimate the challenge of hiking it. They also don’t know the difference between the two trails that lead you to the top. The trails are Echo Canyon […]
The Wave Cave
The Wave Cave is a beautiful cave located in Gold Canyon, Arizona, just east of Phoenix. Relying on Google Maps to take you there can be a bit confusing since this isn’t a well marked trail (at all) and there is no “Wave Cave” trail head. So I am going to be talking you through […]
