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    • Picacho, Arizona

      Photograph the Wildflowers at Picacho Peak State Park

      4.0
      If Arizona is lucky enough to have a rainy winter, we will most certainly have a beautiful bloom come spring.  One of the best places to see the beautiful golden blooms is on a hike in Picacho Peak State Park. Blooming season typically begins in mid/late February.  Length depends on temperature –...
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    • Campground Loop B, Arizona

      Camp at Picacho Peak State Park

      3.1 mi / 800 ft gain
      Drive about 30 minutes west on I-10 from Tucson, AZ to the Picacho Peak Rd. Exit and follow the signs south to the park entrance. The campgrounds are about a half mile inside the main gate to the right.You can either make a reservation at Pichacho Peak State Park or arrive the day of and pay. Eve...
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    • Picacho, Arizona

      Hike Picacho Peak's Hunter Trail

      5.0
      4 mi / 1400 ft gain
      If you've ever done the drive on highway10 from Phoenix to Tucson, you've definitely noticed an intriguing looking mountain peak about an hour into the drive. It broadly rises from the earth and tapers off into a point at the top, appearing like an illustration straight out of a Dr. Seuss book. ...
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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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    • Superior, Arizona

      Hike Picketpost Mountain

      4.7
      4.4 mi / 2200 ft gain
      From the parking lot you will start out on the Arizona Trail until you reach the turn off to begin your accent up the mountain.  This part of the trail isn't well maintained, and is a scramble, so be ready to use those hands.  The trail is marked with cairns though and there is enough traffic tha...
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    • Queen Creek, Arizona

      Hike the Dynamite and Goldmine Loop

      5.0
      4.7 mi / 773 ft gain
      This trail is a moderately-rated hike. It is used for a variety of activities including hiking, mountain biking, running, and walking. To access the trail, it is important to note that there is a $7 cash parking fee, so be prepared! The beginning of the trail is the most challenging part as it ...
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    • Tucson, Arizona

      Canyon Loop Trail in Catalina State Park

      2.26 mi / 180 ft gain
      The Canyon Loop trail is an easy hike through the foothills that begins and ends at the Trailhead parking lot. (End of the road when you enter Catalina State Park from Oracle Rd - entrance fee required)  The loop is relatively flat, although starts with a short uphill burst before leveling off. ...
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    • Tucson, Arizona

      Romero Pools via Romero Canyon

      4.8
      5.52 mi / 1155 ft gain
      To enter the Catalina State Park costs $7 per vehicle with up to four adults. You then drive to the trailhead parking lot. There will be a restroom and a very small shop there. From the trailhead, you almost immediately crosse Sutherland Wash, which flows seasonally. The first 1.1 miles is relati...
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    • Tucson, Arizona

      Hike Signal Hill Trail

      0.6 mi / 46 ft gain
      A popular trail in the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park, Signal Hill is a highlight of the park with a small summit to a boulder field with many petroglyphs and views for several miles.  The petroglyphs date to the 13th and 14th centuries and were created by the Hohokam people.  ...
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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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    • Tucson, Arizona

      Hike the Valley View Overlook Trail in Saguaro National Park

      5.0
      0.8 mi
      The Valley View Overlook Trail is located in the Tucson Mountain District (which west of Tucson) of Saguaro National Park. The access to this trail is about 3 miles north from the Red Hills Visitor Center.  From the visitor center travel 1.5 miles north on N. Kinney Road, then take a right on Hoh...
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    • Tucson, Arizona

      Hike the Hugh Norris Trail, Saguaro National Park

      4.0
      9.5 mi / 2000 ft gain
      Named for a Native American police chief, the Hugh Norris trail takes you from lush (by desert standards) Saguaro and cholla forests to the top of rugged Wasson Peak.  On top of the peak, you'll have sweeping views of the city of Tucson, as well as the surrounding mountain ranges.  Depending on y...
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    • Tucson, Arizona

      Mountain Bike the Desperado Loop

      3.6 mi / 231 ft gain
      The Desperado Loop in the Sweetwater Preserve is a great introductory mountain biking loop that is perfect for beginners, yet the Loop can also be tied into the larger Sweetwater Trail System for more advanced riders. Beginning from the parking lot, the Desperado Trail loop quickly rises to a rid...
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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

      Superstition Peak 5057 via Carney Springs

      5.0
      7.71 mi / 2831 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 valley of the sun has to offer: the entire Superstitio...
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    • Gold Canyon, Arizona

      Catch a Sunset at Three Sisters

      5.0
      Three Sisters is a huge rock formation in the southern area of the Superstition Mountains.  This spot is only about an hour outside of Phoenix and it's a great spot to do photography in the evening or morning.This is accessed from the Wave Cave parking lot on the way to the nearby Peralta Trailhe...
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    Camping and Lodging in Pinal County

    Picacho / Tucson NW KOA Journey
    Picacho, Arizona

    Picacho / Tucson NW KOA Journey

    Under Canvas Grand Canyon
    Marana, Arizona

    Under Canvas Grand Canyon

    From $189 / night

    Peppersauce
    Oracle, Arizona

    Peppersauce

    Whitetail Campground
    Mount Lemmon, Arizona

    Whitetail Campground

    Mesa / Apache Junction KOA Journey
    Apache Junction, Arizona

    Mesa / Apache Junction KOA Journey

    Showers Point Group Site
    Mount Lemmon, Arizona

    Showers Point Group Site

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Pinal County

    Marmot Men's Alpha 60 Vest Review

    Marmot Men's Alpha 60 Vest Review

    Kevin Kaminski

    Adventure Awaits on These 5 Day Trips from Tucson

    Adventure Awaits on These 5 Day Trips from Tucson

    Sara Sheehy

    Desert Adventures: 72 Hours in Tucson, Arizona

    Desert Adventures: 72 Hours in Tucson, Arizona

    Sara Sheehy

    5 Under the Radar Adventures in Tucson

    5 Under the Radar Adventures in Tucson

    Sara Sheehy

    A Weekend in Tucson: Adventure by Day, Magic by Night

    A Weekend in Tucson: Adventure by Day, Magic by Night

    Sara Sheehy