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Hiking & Trails

Breathtaking natural features and vibrant scenery make Arizona the perfect location for hiking, rappelling, and exploring the great outdoors. Whether you're climbing desert mesas, hiking along mountain streams, or navigating gorgeous canyons, you will fall in love with Arizona.


Several trails are close to city centers, too, making it easier to get out in nature to enjoy iconic saguaros and other beautiful sights throughout the desert.


Hundreds of hiking trails can be found in Arizona, with trips ranging from short, easy loops in the heart of the city, to multiple-day treks in remote wilderness areas. Grand Canyon hiking is a favorite for both family trips and expert expeditions, but there are also countless hiking trails at other sites, including many of Arizona’s national parks, monuments, and recreation areas.

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Windy Point, Mount Lemmon

National Scenic Trail

The Arizona Trail

The Arizona Trail, a National Scenic Trail that forms a meandering 800-mile path across Arizona, from Mexico to Utah, offers an excellent opportunity for those who want to make a challenging trek across the entire state.

Know Before You Go

Hiking Tips

Before you go, check out Arizona hiking tips for important information on staying safe and avoiding injury, dehydration, and other common problems.

Hiking Trails

Hiking Arizona

The 6th largest state has over 2,000 hiking trails to choose from. Desert to water. Rim to rim. Flatland to ridgeline. The tough part is choosing which one to hike.

Day Hikes

Winter Day Hikes

Day hiking during wintertime is a little bit different here ... sunshine collects on the trails, water flows freely and no "base layer" is required.

Grand Canyon Hikes

Hiking the Grand Canyon

Of the 5.9 million visitors who come to Grand Canyon National Park each year, only one-precent ever descend below the rim. Now's your chance to become a one-percenter.

Hit the Road. Count the Parks.

Arizona Parks Passport

From cactus to canyons, pine forests to sky islands, Arizona's parks and monuments feature a wide array of scenery, history, trails and activities for all ages. So, hit the Road. Count the Parks.

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360 Adventures

Arizona adventure tours by 360 Adventures take the worry out of exploring so you can focus on having fun. While Arizona features some of...

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Aravaipa Rides

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Arizona Backcountry Llamas

We would love for you to join us on a 2-hour, 4-hour, or an all-day hike. Lead one of our llamas to a beautiful destination for a tasty...

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Arizona Nordic Village

Tucked among Coconino National Forest, about 15 miles from downtown Flagstaff and only 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon, this Nordic...

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Arizona Snowbowl Scenic Chairlift

Take in the dramatic scenery of northern Arizona from a bird's eye view by riding Snowbowl's Scenic Chairlift. From the top, enjoy glimpses...

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Arizona Trail Expeditions

Arizona Trail Expeditions is a division of Hermosa Tours located in Sedona, Arizona. AZT Expeditions is a new program offered in...

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Audubon Arizona

Audubon Arizona is the state office of the National Audubon Society and a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, with the mission of connecting...

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Black Men Run

Group runs are typically held every Saturday at 6 or 7am, depending on the time of year. Please join our Facebook group or follow us on...

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Borderlandia

Borderlandia is a binational organization committed to building public understanding of the borderlands. We offer cross-cultural...

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Immerse yourself in the year-round beauty of the desert at Arizona’s largest and oldest botanical garden, Boyce Thompson Arboretum. With...

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Cherry Creek Lodge

Located on a working cattle ranch nestled within the scenic Tonto National Forest, Cherry Creek Lodge invites you to experience the endless...

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Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area

The 23,000-acre conservation area is home to impressive Gila Conglomerate cliffs, towering more than 1,000 feet above the Gila River where...