Arizona
Looking for the best chillin in Arizona? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Arizona. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Chillin Spots in and near Arizona
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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 ...Read more -
Sedona, Arizona
Explore Crescent Moon Ranch
Crescent Moon Ranch was established in the 1880's, and now serves as a day use facility for the U.S. Forest Service. It lies on Oak Creek directly below Cathedral Rock, one of the most iconic towering monuments in Sedona. The ranch is beautiful, and is popular for picnic's, swimming, hiking, and ...Read more -
Sonoita, Arizona
Hike to Hutch's Pool
5.07.8 mi / 647 ft gainStart at the Sabino Canyon trailhead - you can either walk up the dirt road (which adds about 4 miles) or take the $10 tram from the Visitor Center and hop off at the last stop #9. From there you hike 2.5 miles into Sabino Canyon into the basin (beautiful views of the canyon all the way there). O...Read more -
Navajo County, Arizona
Blue Ridge Cave Trail
6.8 mi / 554 ft gainRight off Arizona Highway 260 at Porter Mountain Rd., you'll find this easy out-and-back hike that will wind you past Scott Reservoir to an ancient lava tube cave. To access the trailhead, take Porter Mountain Rd. for one mile off Highway 260, the parking area is easily visible about 0.1 mi past...Read more -
Sedona, Arizona
Hike the Oak Creek Trail
4.51.1 mi / 26 ft gainGreat, short hike in Red Rock Crossing. Make sure to check out the hundreds of cairns at Buddha Beach. Beautiful views of Cathedral Rock. Lots of places to relax and have lunch, with picnic tables near the parking lot. Lots of parking, good amount of shade down near the creek. Good for all sk...Read more -
Apache Junction, Arizona
Hike to Praying Hands in Lost Dutchman State Park
4.04.3 mi / 954 ft gainBegin your hike in the Cholla parking lot, and start Treasure Loop Trail (this is the north side of the loop, heading east). Once you get to the base of the main cliffs, and the trail starts to veer to the right, this is where you branch off. Instead of veering right, go straight and off to the...Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Catch a Sunset on "A" Mountain
4.00.3 mi / 250 ft gainIn 1910 a group of University of Arizona students took local basalt rock and constructed a 160' block "A" on the east face of Sentinel Peak overlooking Tucson, giving the prominent peak its most commonly known name. Now the area is part of the 272 acre Sentinel Peak Park, and features a great net...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
Frisbee Golf at McPherson's
1 miMcPherson's is a public disk golf course five minutes north of downtown Flagstaff. The course is seasonally open from May - November. There are no tee times, and it is free to play. A somewhat tightly wooded 18-hole course with multiple pin placements makes this fun for beginners and a challenge...Read more -
Coconino County, Arizona
Hike Woods Canyon Lake Loop Trail
5.03.7 mi / 154 ft gainThis hike is a ~4 mile heavily trafficked loop trail that circles Woods Canyon Lake, on the beautiful Mogollon Rim. Peaceful and easy, this trail is suitable for all skill levels, and is great for families looking to spend a bit of time in nature. The trail follows the shoreline closely, and fo...Read more -
Marble Canyon, Arizona
Paria Beach
5.0The area directly below Lee's Ferry campground is known as the Paria Riffle and Beach. The Paria is a small river that feeds into the Colorado River just north of the campground. Just park at the campground parking lot next to the river and walk a short distance to the sandy beach area where you ...Read more -
Pima, Arizona
Explore the Canyons and Caves of Red Knolls Amphitheater
Red Knolls Amphitheater is a natural resource managed by the BLM just off of highway 70. The mesa is filled with slot canyons, caves and holes that are great for exploring and photography. Some trails can be steep and crumbling so use common sense when climbing this wild scenic area. Never climb...Read more -
3693 South Old Spanish Trail, Arizona
Drive the Scenic Loop in Saguaro National Park East (Cactus Forest)
4.58 miThe Cactus Forest scenic drive is one of two scenic drives in Saguaro National Park (the other is in the West district location). The drive in Saguaro National Park East is a paved eight-mile one way loop that runs through the heart of an extensive saguaro forest. If you’re lucky enough to visi...Read more -
Ajo, Arizona
Camp at Twin Peaks Campground
Twin Peaks is the primary campground at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, minutes from the Mexican border in southern Arizona.This campground has it all: it's affordable, it's in the middle of a beautiful and remote desert, and it's surrounded by hiking.Twin Peaks is first come first served. I...Read more -
Fort McDowell, Arizona
Kayak Saguaro Lake
4.0If you want to enjoy some paddle time on the beautiful Saguaro Lake, launching from Butcher Jones Recreation Area is your best bet. If you don’t have your own kayak, you can rent from the nearby Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch and they’ll bring the kayaks to the launch point for you (as well as provide...Read more -
Mesa, Arizona
Horseback Ride in the Sonoran Desert
5.0This picturesque location is truly unique; featuring Saguaro Lake, the spectacular Bulldog Cliffs and the Salt River winds through the Ranch property, and you’re able to experience it all on horseback. What I loved most is that the horses were well cared for, the handlers obviously adored the ani...Read more -
Tombstone, Arizona
Explore the streets of Tombstone
5.0Fan of Western movies? Most people are aware of Hollywood movies like Tombstone and Wyatt Earp along with the infamous real life Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. But instead of walking where Kevin Costner or Kurt Russell stood, walk the boardwalks along the dusty main drag where the real Doc Holiday...Read more