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    Top Spots in and near Black Canyon City

    • Black Canyon City, Arizona

      Castle Creek Road to Cleator

      4.0
      10.59 mi / 1677 ft gain
      Castle Creek Road to Cleator is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Black Canyon City, Arizona.
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    • Black Canyon City, Arizona

      Zig Zag Trail

      3.0
      4.61 mi / 436 ft gain
      Zig Zag Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Canyon City, Arizona.
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    • Black Canyon City, Arizona

      Government Springs Trail

      5.0
      11.04 mi / 741 ft gain
      Government Springs Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Mayer, Arizona.
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    • Black Canyon City, Arizona

      Richinbar Mine and Pueblo Trail

      5.0
      2.36 mi / 92 ft gain
      Richinbar Mine and Pueblo Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Crown King, Arizona.
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    • Black Canyon City, Arizona

      Badger Springs Wash Trail

      5.0
      1.48 mi / 98 ft gain
      Badger Springs Wash Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Cordes Junction, Arizona.
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    • Black Canyon City, Arizona

      Hike the Badger Spring Wash Trail

      3.5
      4 mi
      Badger Spring Wash is a dry stream bed most of the year. This trail starts from the Badger Spring Trailhead just off Route 17 north from Phoenix. The trail follows the stream bed, sometimes in or along side for 1.5 miles. At about one mile, you reach the spring and a good amount of water which is...
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    • Black Canyon City, Arizona

      Explore Pueblo La Plata

      0.25 mi
      Pueblo La Plata is the largest ancient Indian ruin in Agua Fria National Monument and dates back to before 1200 A.D. The ruin at one time had 80 to 90 rooms for living quarters. Now the sight seems like just a pile of rubble. However there is significant research continuing on the mesa of Agua Fr...
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    • Morristown, Arizona

      Experiencing Castle Hot Springs

      The grounds of this location are absolutely incredible – food is amazing, and the hot springs are magical.  Each hot spring boasts its own naturally occurring hybrid mix of minerals, which vary from place to place depending on the geology of the area. For the storied history of this location and ...
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    • Morristown, Arizona

      Hiking in Hells Canyon Wilderness

      Spanning 9,951 acres of backcountry a few miles northwest of Lake Pleasant and about 25  miles north of Phoenix, Hells Canyon Wilderness area offers a quick way to escape into an untamed swath of desert that’s more paradise than purgatory.I have to say, this entire trail is 36.3 miles (and is tec...
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    • Cordes Lakes, Arizona

      Crown King OHV Trail

      4.0
      24.85 mi / 3497 ft gain
      Crown King OHV Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Mayer, Arizona.
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    • Morristown, Arizona

      Yavapai Point Trail

      5.0
      3.08 mi / 525 ft gain
      Yavapai Point Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near New River, Arizona.
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    • Morristown, Arizona

      Explore Lake Pleasant, AZ

      5.0
      Located just 30 minutes from the outskirts of Phoenix, AZ lies a 10,000 acre desert oasis known as Pleasant Lake Regional Park. This expansive body of water serves as a great opportunity to beat the heat of the central Arizona sun, while taking in the beauty of the vivid blue waters and surroundi...
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    • Cave Creek, Arizona

      Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike

      5.0
      5.5 mi / 867 ft gain
      This hike beings at Spur Cross Ranch in Cave Creek, which is a lush riparian area flowing with Saguaros. Starting at the trailhead, you will start this loop by hiking clockwise on Tortuga trail which will connect with the Elephant Mountain trail at 1.5 miles. As you start to ascend the Elephant M...
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    • Morristown, Arizona

      Hike the Wild Burro Trail

      4 mi / 112 ft gain
      Hike along the shoreline of beautiful Lake Pleasant. This 4.0 mile out-and-back trail is worth its weight in beautiful views. The path is well maintained and perfect for beginner hikers who enjoy leisurely hikes while looking for wild burros. The Wild Burro trail starts with a small descent from ...
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    • Morristown, Arizona

      Hike the Pipeline Canyon Trail

      4.8
      4 mi / -220 ft gain
      Starting at a little below 2,000 feet this hike takes about two hours out and back over a two-mile stretch. There is a parking lot with bathrooms at either end.For those with small members of your hiking party and two vehicles you could easily leave a car at either end of the trail. There are als...
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    • Cave Creek, Arizona

      Hike the Go John Trail

      5.0
      5.6 mi / 804 ft gain
      As you park at the trailhead, you have the option to take this trail in either direction. I recommend that you travel north, which will immediately provide 0.75 miles of elevation gain. You will then reach a pass with panoramic views of the Tonto National Forest. A bench in this area provides the...
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    Camping and Lodging in Black Canyon City

    Turney Gulch Group
    Crown King, Arizona

    Turney Gulch Group

    Horsethief Cabin
    Crown King, Arizona

    Horsethief Cabin

    Cave Creek Group Site
    Cave Creek, Arizona

    Cave Creek Group Site

    Sycamore Cabin
    Mayer, Arizona

    Sycamore Cabin

    Upper Wolf Creek Group
    Prescott, Arizona

    Upper Wolf Creek Group

    Groom Creek Horse Camp
    Prescott, Arizona

    Groom Creek Horse Camp

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Black Canyon City

    10 Of Arizona's Best Campsites

    10 Of Arizona's Best Campsites

    Kevin Kaminski

    The 5 Best Winter Camping Spots in Arizona

    The 5 Best Winter Camping Spots in Arizona

    Sara Sheehy

    The top 25 hikes in Arizona

    The top 25 hikes in Arizona

    The Outbound Collective

    The Best Waterfall Hikes in Arizona

    The Best Waterfall Hikes in Arizona

    The Outbound Collective

    The Autumn Leaf Peeper's Guide to Arizona

    The Autumn Leaf Peeper's Guide to Arizona

    Jeremy Meek

    5 Photos of Gorgeous Spring Hikes in Sedona, Arizona

    5 Photos of Gorgeous Spring Hikes in Sedona, Arizona

    Adrien Patanè