New River, Arizona
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Top Backpacking Spots in and near New River
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Mayer, Arizona
Verde Rim Loop Trail
14.32 mi / 2631 ft gainVerde Rim Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Camp Verde, Arizona.Read more -
Yavapai County, Arizona
Verde Hot Springs
3.32.46 mi / 118 ft gainThe pools at the Verde Hot springs are the remnants from an old resort built in the 1920's. The resort was a once thriving tourist attraction and also rumored to be one of Al Capone's hideouts. In the 1960's a fire destroyed the resort only leaving behind the foundation and the thermal pools al...Read more -
Payson, Arizona
Hike Barnhardt Trail
4.88 mi / 1912 ft gainTo get to the trailhead, use the turnoff of highway 87 labeled Barnhardt trail (has a marked sign coming from both Payson and Phoenix). Barnhardt road is just over 4 miles and is unpaved. The road can be driven on by lower clearance cars because the terrain is not too rocky. Once at the trailhead...Read more -
Apache Junction, Arizona
White Rock Springs Camp Loop via First Water Trailhead
4.724.18 mi / 3635 ft gainThe Superstition Wilderness is a stunning 160,200 acre area outside Apache Junction, AZ, with over 170 miles of (variously maintained) trail networks. There are any number of trips you can design to fit your time and skill level. This adventure offers a three day/ two night backpacking trip cover...Read more -
Maricopa County, Arizona
Second Water To Boulder Canyon Camp
9.12 mi / 951 ft gainSecond Water To Boulder Canyon Camp is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tortilla Flat, Arizona.Read more
