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    • Gold Canyon, Arizona

      Wave Cave Trail

      4.7
      3 mi / 948 ft gain
      From the trail-head you will follow the old and wide dirt road for a while until you reach the wilderness fence line. It's easy to get lost. When you reach the fence there's an area to go through. It's difficult to see. Make sure you look closely. DO NOT follow the signs that say "trail". Once yo...
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    • Gold Canyon, Arizona

      Weavers Needle

      8.02 mi / 2602 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 earn this one, and it is more than worth the effort...
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    • Gold Canyon, Arizona

      Fremont Saddle via Peralta Canyon Trail

      4.7
      4.53 mi / 1378 ft gain
      After taking Peralta Road all the way to the end, park your car in the parking lot and you'll see the sign for the trail head. Sign in at the register and then begin our hike on Peralta Trail. This trail winds through the canyon and then takes you up switch backs until you reach the saddle. The ...
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    • Gold Canyon, Arizona

      Weavers Needle Loop

      5.0
      12.37 mi / 2608 ft gain
      This is a difficult hike! Plan on a lot of time and an early start. I did this hike in a clockwise direction (Peralta Trail) which really doesn't matter much but I recommend the direction to get the steepest part of the hike done first. Most people just do an out and back hike to Freemont Saddle ...
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    • Gold Canyon, Arizona

      Bluff Springs Loop

      4.0
      14.55 mi / 2523 ft gain
      From the Peralta Trailhead, start hiking on Bluff Springs Trail. This trail will wind over a few hills past incredible views, and then take you down into a wash. In the wash you will intersect with the Terrapin Trail. Turn left onto the Terrapin Trail, and it will take you out of the wash and pa...
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    • Buckeye, Arizona

      Hike Valley Vista from Turnbuckle Trail

      5.0
      2 mi
      The Valley Vista trail is a short hike in Skyline Regional Park, located in the southern region of the White Tank Mountains west of Phoenix.  From the top you'll have a great view of the Estrella Mountain Range and the southwest valley.  For the most direct route, take the Turnbuckle trail.  This...
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    • Tonto Basin, Arizona

      Hike to Brown's Peak

      5.0
      6 mi / 1957 ft gain
      Starting at the trailhead you will begin hiking through oak trees and forest. At numerous times throughout the hike Roosevelt Lake can be seen to the northwest. Approximately 3 miles into your hike you will reach a small campsite in the saddle of the mountain. This is your turnaround point if you...
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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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    • 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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    • Roosevelt, Arizona

      Camp At Burnt Corral Campground On Apache Lake

      5.0
      Located in the Superstition Wilderness about 65 miles northeast of Phoenix, AZ, Apache Lake is one of the most popular recreational lakes in Arizona because it has something for everyone: hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, camping, swimming, and more! The Burnt Corral Campground is located o...
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    • Pinal County, Arizona

      Photograph Elephant Arch

      4.0
      0.4 mi / 250 ft gain
      ...For this very short stroll to Elephant Arch, I'd like to clarify that it's more of a sightseeing and/or photo opportunity trip than a hiking trip. It's so close that it can be seen from the side of the road. So just forewarning! Nonetheless, if you love natural wonders then it's a landmark you...
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    • Coolidge, Arizona

      Explore Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

      4.0
      0.25 mi / 10 ft gain
      No one really knows why the people from the Sonoran Desert built this mud skyscraper. Some scientists believe it was built as a astronomical observatory. What ever the reason, the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is a engineering marvel that was built in the 1300's. People have been so puzzled...
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    • Rogers Trough Trailhead, Arizona

      Hike Rogers Canyon Trail

      5.0
      8 mi / 1108 ft gain
      The Superstition Wilderness is a vast rugged landscape where you can find the cultural remains of ancient Hohokam, Salado, Apache, and Yavapais tribes.  Rogers Canyon Trail takes you to one of the most impressive and best preserved archaeological sites this region has to offer.  These Salado ruin...
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    • 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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