AZ Utopia: Arizona Hiking Blog

March 15, 2020

Barnhardt Hiking Trail

★★★★★ Difficult / Payson Area Spring waterfalls are the sweet reward for this trek up a gorgeous Mazatzal Mountain valley. While the Barnhardt Hiking Trail’s elongated views make it a bucket list worthy hike year round.

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February 23, 2020

Treasure Loop Hiking Trail

★★★★☆ Moderate / Phoenix Area This short, family-friendly loop winds around the huge rock formations at the base of the Superstition Mountains. The Treasure Loop Hiking Trail heads up a scenic foothill. At the top, there are ginormous boulders to explore and excellent valley views.

January 25, 2020

Bell Pass Hiking Trail

★★★★☆ Difficult / Phoenix Area This beautiful trail ascends a pass between the McDowell Mountains two highest peaks. Instagram-worthy views of North Scottsdale define the front. While majestic views of Four Peaks fill the horizon on the back.

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November 2, 2019

Soldiers Pass Caves Hiking Trail

★★★★☆ Moderate / Sedona A two-story, red rock cave, sporting excellent Sedona views, sits at the top of this trail. Although unofficial, the Soldiers Pass Caves Hiking Trail is well worn and a cinch to follow. Inside the cave, a short, steep, rock scramble leads to a hidden upper chamber.

August 17, 2019

Widforss Hiking Trail

★★★☆☆ Easy / North Rim Grand Canyon Insanely good Grand Canyon views are the prime feature of this easy, shady trail! The Widforss Hiking Trail skirts the rim of The Transept, a deep canyon jutting out from the Grand Canyon’s northern edge. Vast canyon views, stunning rock formations and seasonal wildflowers are just a few…

August 3, 2019

Butterfly Hiking Trail

★★★★☆ Moderate / Tucson Area Escape Summer’s heat on this pretty “down then up” trail near Mount Lemmon. Starting at a cool 7,550′ elevation, the Butterfly Hiking Trail gently descends Butterfly Mountain, then heads up the side of Mount Bigelow. Along the way, butterflies, wildflowers, a seasonal waterfall and an old plane wreck make this trail extra…

June 7, 2019

See Spring Hiking Trail

★★★☆☆ Easy / Payson Area Explore a babbling creek and gushing springs on this shady, family-friendly hike. The See Spring Hiking trail criss-crosses lush Christopher Creek and leads to one of its sources – a series of cascading springs on the base of the Mogollon Rim.

June 7, 2019

See Canyon Hiking Trail

★★★☆☆ Moderate / Payson Area Creeks, cool forests and Mogollon Rim views are just a few of the perks on this pretty hike. Jutting into the front of the Mogollon Rim, See Canyon can be hiked from bottom to top, or top to bottom. Either way, this trail is loaded with many of the Rim’s best…

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March 31, 2019

Tanque Verde Falls Hiking Trail

★★★★☆ Moderate / Tucson Find splash-worthy pools, a canyon stream & seasonal falls on this short, rocky trail. Swimming season or not, Tanque Verde Canyon is a fantastic area to explore! With its seasonally-flowing waterfalls, huge granite boulders and high canyon walls, it’s a narrow desert oasis.

March 2, 2019

Marcus Landslide Hiking Trail

★★★★☆ Easy / Phoenix Area Easy, but dramatically beautiful… this hike is custom-made for a mellow day outdoors! The Marcus Landslide Hiking Trail’s wide, gentle pathway passes otherworldly rock formations and intriguing geology. It’s perfect for a day exploring with family, friends or novice hikers.