Let's Go Hiking

For Arizonans, the term “take a hike” is an invitation and not an insult. From trails snaking through pine-covered hills, to those skirting lakes and tall saguaros, Arizona has it all for hiking enthusiasts. Read every issue of Let’s Go! for the Hike of the Month. Previous HOMs can be found on this page. If you have any suggestions or comments, please email us at linda@fhtimes.com.

Fountain Hills/Scottsdale

• McDowell Mountain Regional Park
  • Lousley Hill Trail
  • North Loop Trail
  • Scenic Trail
• Cave Creek Recreation Area
• Cline to Pine Creek - Off Beeline Highway
• Dixie Mine Trail - Fountain Hills
• Jojoba Trail - Bartlett Lake
• Lake Overlook Trail - Fountain Hills
• Lost Dog Wash Trail -  Scottsdale
• Nature Trail - Saguaro Lake
• Panorama Trail - Fountain Hills
• Pine Creek Loop Trail - Off Beeline Highway
• Sears-Kay Ruin - Carefree
• Sunrise Trail - Scottsdale

Northern Arizona

• Havasu Canyon - Grand Canyon
• Lakeview Trail - SE of Flagstaff
• Parker Creek Trail - Sierra Ancha Experimental Forest

Payson Area
During drought conditions, the US Forest Service will close trails and camping areas. For information about the Tonto National Forest, call (602) 225-5200.

• Christopher Creek Gorge
• Ellison Creek Trail
• South Fork Trail
• Sycamore Creek
• Tonto Natural Bridge

Phoenix Metro Area

• Black Mesa Trail - Superstition Mountains
• Boulder Canyon Trail - Canyon Lake
• Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Superior
• Phoenix Mountain Preserve - Phoenix
• Phoenix Rio Salado Habitat - Phoenix
• Shaw Butte Trail - Phoenix
• Short Wind Cave Trail - Usery Mountain Recreation Area
• Superstition Wilderness - Superstition Mountains
• Telegraph Pass - South Mountain Park, Phoenix
• Waterfall Canyon Trail - White Tanks
• White Tank Mountain Regional Park - White Tanks

Sedona/Prescott Area

• Banning Creek Trail - Prescott
• Bell Trail - North of Camp Verde
• Cowboy Country - Bradshaw Mountains
• Huckaby Trail - Sedona
• Lynx Lake - Prescott
• Day Trips: Prescott & Prescott Valley
• Thumb Butte Trail - Prescott
• Watson Lake - Prescott
• West Fork of Oak Creek - Sedona

Southern Arizona and Beyond

• Mismaloya - Mexico
• Picacho Peak - Picacho Peak State Park
• Romero Canyon Trail - North of Tucson

Be sure to enjoy these hikes & let us know what you think by emailing us at linda@fhtimes.com.