OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
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.
National Scenic 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
Before you go, check out Arizona hiking tips for important information on staying safe and avoiding injury, dehydration, and other common problems.
Hiking Trails
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
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
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.
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.
Hiking & Trails
Welcome to the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail - 1210 miles of deserts, rivers, oak woodlands, shorelines, grasslands, and...
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
1891 I-19 Frontage Rd Tumacacori, Arizona 85640
Hiking & Trails
The Kamo Lyfe Hiking Group represents a unique illustration of the bond we developed on the mountain. With our diverse backgrounds are...
Kamo Lyfe Hiking Group
Hiking & Trails
We are a Navajo-owned and operated family tour company operating on the Navajo Reservation that specializes in offering personalized,...
Ligai Si'Anii Tours
Page, Arizona 86040
Hiking & Trails
The Maricopa Trail + Park Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, promoting, developing, and maintaining one of the...
Maricopa Trail + Park Foundation
Hiking & Trails
The nonprofit McDowell Sonoran Conservancy manages the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in partnership with the City of Scottsdale. More than 650...
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
Hiking & Trails
The Arizona Game and Fish Department considers the McDowell Mountains and surrounding Sonoran desert the most significant wildlife habitat...
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
15412 N 104th St. Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
Hiking & Trails
Located in southeastern Arizona, Ramsey Canyon is at an ecological crossroads where elements from the Rocky Mountains to the north, the...
Nature Conservancy's Ramsey Canyon Preserve
27 E Ramsey Canyon Rd Hereford, Arizona 85615
Hiking & Trails
Rappel Arizona is an outdoor adventure company that specializes in hiking, climbing, and rappelling. Our tours are private and managed by a...
Rappel Arizona
11375 E Sahuaro Dr Scottsdale, Arizona 85259
Hiking & Trails
The REI Adventure Center in Scottsdale offers adventures for all, including guided hiking, road and mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, and...
REI Co-op Adventure Center
17465 N 93rd St, Suite 101 Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
Hiking & Trails
Situated at 3,720 to 3,920 feet elevation in the bottom of a wide valley, the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge is home to more than...
San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge
7628 N Hwy 191, West San Gabriel Road Douglas, Arizona 85607
Hiking & Trails
We welcome sportsmen to the San Carlos Apache tribal lands. Our vast reservation is located in east-central Arizona and spans three...
San Carlos Recreation & Wildlife
Hiking & Trails
No visit to South Mountain Park is complete without a stop at SMEEC. Whether you're looking for tips to enjoy family, friends or solo time...
South Mountain Environmental Education Center (SMEEC)
10409 S Central Ave Phoenix, Arizona 85042
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