Hiking and Walking
Arizona's unique combination of desert and mountains are the equivalent of heaven to a hiker. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, you'll find exciting hiking adventures in the Phoenix area.
Waterfall Trail
See photos of Waterfall Trail. Waterfall Trail is an easy hike in the White Tank Mountains, northwest of Phoenix, Arizona. Waterfall Trail is suitable for children, and there are petrogylphs along the way.
See photos of Waterfall Trail. Waterfall Trail is an easy hike in the White Tank Mountains, northwest of Phoenix, Arizona. Waterfall Trail is suitable for children, and there are petrogylphs along the way.
Arizona Hiking Books
These books on Arizona hiking trails are readily available, and make a great addition to your Arizona reference library or a terrific gift for that friend or relative who is a hiker.
These books on Arizona hiking trails are readily available, and make a great addition to your Arizona reference library or a terrific gift for that friend or relative who is a hiker.
Arizona Mills Walking Club
See details about this year-round walking group at the mall in Tempe.
See details about this year-round walking group at the mall in Tempe.
Arizona Native Plant Society
This group has walks/hikes that are focused on learning about Arizona flora.
This group has walks/hikes that are focused on learning about Arizona flora.
Arizona Outdoor Travel Club
Arizona Outdoor Travel Club is a non-profit club in Phoenix, Arizona which provides a variety of outdoor and travel related activities. Lots of hiking and bike rides, among other things.
Arizona Outdoor Travel Club is a non-profit club in Phoenix, Arizona which provides a variety of outdoor and travel related activities. Lots of hiking and bike rides, among other things.
Arizona Trail
This 750-mile trail in the making crosses the entire length of the State of Arizona. If you want to help build it, this is your opportunity.
This 750-mile trail in the making crosses the entire length of the State of Arizona. If you want to help build it, this is your opportunity.
ArizonaHikers
ArizonaHikers is a community driven site, dedicated to all those who love hiking & backpacking in Arizona, or anywhere. Discussions in forum and blogs.
ArizonaHikers is a community driven site, dedicated to all those who love hiking & backpacking in Arizona, or anywhere. Discussions in forum and blogs.
AZventure in Hiking
The list of hiking areas in the lowlands are closer to Phoenix. The highlands are in the northern part of the state. Folks post details about their favorite hikes here.
The list of hiking areas in the lowlands are closer to Phoenix. The highlands are in the northern part of the state. Folks post details about their favorite hikes here.
Backpacking
Your Guide to Backpacking can provide advice on equipment, places to go and how to optimize your backpacking experience.
Your Guide to Backpacking can provide advice on equipment, places to go and how to optimize your backpacking experience.
Best Hikes With Dogs Arizona
A book reveiw of Best Hikes With Dogs Arizona. If you want to get the most from outings with your pet, try Best Hikes With Dogs Arizona.
A book reveiw of Best Hikes With Dogs Arizona. If you want to get the most from outings with your pet, try Best Hikes With Dogs Arizona.
City of Glendale Hiking Adventures
Family hikes (minimum ages for hikes are between 10 and 14 years old). Car pools meet for all hikes at Gilbert Heritage Annex Building.
Family hikes (minimum ages for hikes are between 10 and 14 years old). Car pools meet for all hikes at Gilbert Heritage Annex Building.
Friends - Hiking, Camping and Outdoor Club
Regularly scheduled hikes, rated by difficulty, specifying costs and contact names.
Regularly scheduled hikes, rated by difficulty, specifying costs and contact names.
Gifts for Arizona Hikers and Walkers
Gift ideas for the Arizona hiker. All these hiking supplies and gifts are under $100.
Gift ideas for the Arizona hiker. All these hiking supplies and gifts are under $100.
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve near Wickenburg offers regularly guided one-hour nature walks at this Arizona Nature Conservancy location.
Hassayampa River Preserve near Wickenburg offers regularly guided one-hour nature walks at this Arizona Nature Conservancy location.
HikeArizona.com
Great maps for easy site navigation. Good descriptions of hikes, and many day hikes in the metro Phoenix area.
Great maps for easy site navigation. Good descriptions of hikes, and many day hikes in the metro Phoenix area.
Hiking in Prescott AZ - Prescott Hiking Trails
Prescott, Arizona is famous for its history as a territorial capitol, but it also has great places for people who love to hike and enjoy the outdoors. Here are some favorite Prescott hiking trails.
Prescott, Arizona is famous for its history as a territorial capitol, but it also has great places for people who love to hike and enjoy the outdoors. Here are some favorite Prescott hiking trails.
Hiking With a Dog
Tips on hiking with dogs in Arizona. These tips for hiking with a dog are good common sense, no matter where you live.
Tips on hiking with dogs in Arizona. These tips for hiking with a dog are good common sense, no matter where you live.
Piestewa Peak Recreation Area
Formerly known as Squaw Peak. Hike up the Summit Trail, or takes the kids and the dog along the Circumference Trail. This central Phoenix hiking spot is very popular, and has been designated a Phoenix Point of Pride.
Formerly known as Squaw Peak. Hike up the Summit Trail, or takes the kids and the dog along the Circumference Trail. This central Phoenix hiking spot is very popular, and has been designated a Phoenix Point of Pride.
Saguaro Sun Striders Walking Club
Affiliated with the all volunteer American Volkssport Association. Members walk at their own pace, socialize on the trail and volunteer to put on interesting and scenic walks.
Affiliated with the all volunteer American Volkssport Association. Members walk at their own pace, socialize on the trail and volunteer to put on interesting and scenic walks.
South Mountain Park and Preserve
South Mountain Park is the largest municipal park in the world. Find out about South Mountain Park, and see South Mountain Park pictures.
South Mountain Park is the largest municipal park in the world. Find out about South Mountain Park, and see South Mountain Park pictures.
Southwest Walking
What you need to know about walking events, walking clubs and walking information in the American southwest.
What you need to know about walking events, walking clubs and walking information in the American southwest.
Stick and Boots Hiking Club
This is an informal group that takes 5 to 9 mile hikes within a two hour range from Phoenix. There are reviews of various hikes and photos.
This is an informal group that takes 5 to 9 mile hikes within a two hour range from Phoenix. There are reviews of various hikes and photos.
Walking Connection
Scheduled walks in the Phoenix area are detailed here. The scheduled hikes are rated as to difficulty.
Scheduled walks in the Phoenix area are detailed here. The scheduled hikes are rated as to difficulty.
Walking in Arizona
Features walking articles, information and a calendar of walking events in the Southwest U.S.
Features walking articles, information and a calendar of walking events in the Southwest U.S.
Walking In Phoenix
Find out where Arizona cities ranked in a recent survey about the best cities for walking.
Find out where Arizona cities ranked in a recent survey about the best cities for walking.
Walking Off Weight
When hiking sounds like too much work, walking can be fun and healthy. Your Guide to Walking has a fantastic site to get you in the mood to take a walk.
When hiking sounds like too much work, walking can be fun and healthy. Your Guide to Walking has a fantastic site to get you in the mood to take a walk.
WalkSport Mall Walking Program
This walking program can be found at the following malls in the Phoenix area: Superstition Springs, Desert Sky Mall, Arrowhead Towne Center, Chandler Fashion Center, Scottsdale Fashion Square, Paradise Valley Mall.
This walking program can be found at the following malls in the Phoenix area: Superstition Springs, Desert Sky Mall, Arrowhead Towne Center, Chandler Fashion Center, Scottsdale Fashion Square, Paradise Valley Mall.
Wandering Soles Hiking Club
Day hikes, an occasional camping trip and fun are the main activities for 25 to 40-year-olds.
Day hikes, an occasional camping trip and fun are the main activities for 25 to 40-year-olds.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
Waterfall Trail is a great hiking trail for people of all ages at any time of the year, but especially exciting when there's a cascading waterfall.
Waterfall Trail is a great hiking trail for people of all ages at any time of the year, but especially exciting when there's a cascading waterfall.