AZ Utopia: Arizona Hiking Blog

August 15, 2020

Schultz Creek Hiking Trail

★★★★☆ Mostly Easy / Flagstaff Area This shady trail follows the curvilinear banks of beautiful Schultz Creek, which flows, seasonally, from the top of Dry Lake Hills. In Spring and Summer the path is flush with gorgeous wildflowers, creating a patchwork of green, gold, purple and red.

July 17, 2020

Thompson Hiking Trail

★★★★★ Easy / South of Greer This lush, riverside hike is one of Arizona’s most beautiful! In spring and summer the Thompson Hiking Trail brims with marsh grasses and colorful wildflowers. And the Black River’s chilly, babbling waters provide a welcome respite from Arizona’s lower desert heat.

June 27, 2020

Railroad Tunnel Hiking Trail

★★★☆☆ Moderate / Payson Area Explore an abandoned railroad tunnel at the end of this short Mogollon Rim Hike. The Railroad Tunnel Hiking Trail works its way down, then around a moderately steep ravine. And leads to a shady stone tunnel which opens onto sweet rim views!

May 16, 2020

Jordan Hiking Trail

★★★☆☆ Easy / Sedona This gently rolling, Pinyon & Juniper-lined trail winds through scenic red-rocks and leads to a deep sink hole. The Jordan Hiking Trail is a short, easy out-and-back day hike. It can also be combined with the Cibola, Brins Mesa & Soldiers Pass Trails for equally beautiful, 2 to 5.2-mile, loop hikes.

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 primitive, 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…