
Nick TortExplorer
I love to share what I find along the way so that others may experience the same joys. Sometimes my words fall short, but a photo can tell the story for me.
Hike Point Lobos Natural Preserve
4.7
4 mi
/ 400 ft gain
Point Lobos contains headlands, coves and rolling meadows, and its offshore area forms one of the richest underwater habitats in the world, popular with divers. Wildlife includes seals, sea lions, sea otters, migrating gray whales (from December t...
Hike Quartz Ridge
4.4
1.8 mi
/ 415 ft gain
Quartz Ridge in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve (also known as Trail 8A) is a great escape getaway trail that can be done as a single track or combined with many intersecting trails. It is a very popular trail for hikers, trail runners, pet walkers,...
Hike to Enchanted Rock
4.9
5.4 mi
/ 344 ft gain
Once inside the park, you can't miss either parking lots that are surrounded by picnic tables and well marked signs pointing towards the trails. There are also some public restrooms and a truck with some snacks. Once geared up, head straight towar...
Hike Pine Mountain
4.6
4.5 mi
The Pine Mountain Trail winds and climbs its way to awesome summit views, along massive granite outcrops and serene forest. Hike over wooden bridges, across sparkling streams, past misty waterfalls & rock outcroppings, varied forest, scenic ov...
Hike Marcos de Niza Ridgeline / National Loop
5.0
2.8 mi
/ 640 ft gain
This is somewhat of a hidden gem in South Mountain Park, the largest municipal park in the United States, even though it's right there for all to see. The best way to take advantage of this trail is to attack the ridgeline with an intense hiking p...
Hike Incinerator Ridge to Leopold Point
5.0
3.2 mi
/ 800 ft gain
Starting out at San Pedro Vista Trailhead, located just off the shoulder of the Catalina Highway, this trail follows along the ridgeline, drops to a small saddle, and terminates at a gorgeous vista: Leopold Point. There is only 1 sign that you wil...
Hike up Cookstove Trail
1.6 mi
/ 800 ft gain
Either a compliment to a night spent at the Pine Flat Campground or a quick day hike to top of your Sedona/Oak Creek adventure, this short hike will give you an alternative, but comparatively gorgeous view of the Sedona Area.This trail starts just...
Hike Carney Springs to Superstition Peak 5057
5.0
9.5 mi
/ 3600 ft gain
This is the true beast hike of the Superstitions. If you think Flatiron is a toughy, give this a whirl! You will be poked, prodded, slapped, smacked, jolted, tripped and stabbed the entire way, but rewarded with arguably the finest sights the vall...
Hike the Broken Arrow Trail to Chicken Point
4.6
3 mi
/ 325 ft gain
Start your hike at the Broken Arrow Trailhead, just .2 miles past the end of Morgan Rd. You will be immediately greeted by Sedona slickrock trails and red rock views for days! Take a minute to sneak a peek at Devil's Dining Room Sinkhole around 0....
Backpack the Bright Angel Trail to Indian Garden and Bright Angel Campgrounds
5.0
19.8 mi
/ 4314 ft gain
The Bright Angel Trail is considered the park’s premier hiking trail. Well maintained, graded for stock, with regular drinking water and covered rest-houses, it is without question the safest trail in Grand Canyon National Park. There is a ranger ...
MTB the Hart Prairie Loop
15.2 mi
/ 1198 ft gain
This outstanding loop takes in high altitude meadows, aspen glades, fabulous evergreen forest, and unbelievable views in the San Francisco Peaks. The ride lacks any technical challenges, but long and consistent uphill grades (at high elevation) ma...
Hike Fatman's Loop
5.0
2.5 mi
/ 690 ft gain
Sitting on the eastern slope of Mt Elden is a super fun multi-use trail called Fatman's Loop. It's a perfect spot for hiking, trail running, day strolling, or walking the pup. All the while, treating you to glimpses of the eastern suburbs of Flags...
Hike Mojave Connector Trail #202
1.1 mi
/ 165 ft gain
The best starting point to access this hike is parking at the Mojave Picnic Area and heading up the Mojave Trail #200. At .4 miles, you will hit the junction and stating point for the Mojave Connector Trail. Head left at the saddle and begin a rap...
Hike Mojave Trail #200
5.0
1.2 mi
/ 300 ft gain
The entrance for the Piestewa Peak area is located at 2701 E. Squaw Peak Drive. The Mojave Picnic Area & Trailhead is the first parking area on the right. This is a very popular trail when the outside temps drop a bit so get there early for su...
Summit Weavers Needle
8.1 mi
/ 2153 ft gain
Lace up your boots, stock up your gear, bid farewell to civilization and head out to the wild. This adventure is not one for the faint of heart. It will scrape, snag, trip and stumble you. It will scare, taunt and tantalize you. You will need to e...
Raft The Grand Canyon
5.0
If rafting the Grand Canyon is not towards the top of your bucket list, make room. There are only so many experiences that are so incredible and grand that they can humble, amaze, and awe you day after day during, as well as for the years that fol...
Hike the South Lykken Trail to Picnic Area
3.3
4.4 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
The South Lykken Trail is the south half of the 9.5-mile Carl Lykken Trail, which weaves along a series of mountain ridges above downtown Palm Springs.This section of the trail runs 4.4 miles one-way. You will gain just over 1000ft of elevation at...
Desert Camp at White House Campground
4.0
White House Trailhead & Campground sits just north of the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. There are only 5 walk-in sites ($5 per night), very clean bathrooms, and grilled firepit/picnic tables in each site. The camping area is surrounded ...
Hike Mount LamLam
2.7 mi
/ 830 ft gain
Mount Lamlam is 1,332 ft above sea level at its highest point, but, since it rises from the Mariana Trench, it is technically the highest mountain on Earth. It isn't the highest mountain above water, but if you dropped Everest in the Mariana Trenc...
Exploring the Beauty of Point Lobos
The Point Lobos area contains headlands, coves and rolling meadows, and its offshore area forms one of the richest underwater habitats in the world, popular with divers. Wildlife includes seals, sea lions, sea otters, migrating gray whales (from D...
Echo Canyon Loop in Chiricahua National Monument
3.3 mi
/ -544 ft gain
Hike the Natural Bridge Trail in the Chiricahua NM
4.8 mi
/ 550 ft gain
SUP Board or Float the Salt River
With the temps soaring high into the triple digits in the desert, the best way to escape the city and the heat is to hit the Salt River. There are multiple ways to enjoy the river: kayaking, SUP boarding, tubing, fishing, wading or picnicking to n...
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