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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

With Arizona remaining a top choice for visitors from across the country and across the world, the Arizona Department of Health Services has developed several tools and guidelines to ensure the safety and comfort of Arizonans and travelers during the summer. Learn more here.

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.

Trail Running

Trail Running

Arizona is a running mecca. From high-altitude trail running in Flagstaff to desert trail running in the Superstitions, we've asked some of Arizona’s most experienced athletes for their top trail runs.

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.

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A Guide to Hiking the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim The “Right Way”

Grand Canyon National Park draws millions of visitors from around the world to experience its iconic beauty. As seen from the edge of the canyon, it’s incredible. But when seen up close on a rim-to-rim hike, it’s near spiritual. Here’s how to do it safely.

6 Easy Arizona Hikes

Hiking Arizona

Arizona is renowned as a hiking destination. Many challenging hikes—such as Camelback Mountain in Phoenix or Bright Angel Trail at the Grand Canyon—grant breathtaking views that can only be seen on the trail. But so do plenty of easier hikes ...

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.

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.

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.

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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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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 Ebike Tours

ARIZONA E BIKE TOURSYOUR NEXT NEW E-BIKE AND TOUR ADVENTUREManaging tours in Scottsdale~Tempe & Flagstaff & Arizona.Get outdoors...

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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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Cities & Regions

From the abundance of Saguaro cactuses and unique wildlife in the Sonoran Desert to the high country and forests of the White Mountains to the breathtaking Grand Canyon, Arizona’s regions are full of experiences that don’t disappoint.