Piestewa Peak, formerly Squaw Peak, is the 2nd highest peak behind Camelback Mountain in the Phoenix area. Although less crowded and technical than its higher neighbor, this mountain requires a lot of elevation gain and some technical scrambling towards the summit. Piestewa was renamed in 2008 because the previous name is a derogatory term…
Camelback Mountain is likely the most popular hike in the Phoenix area with a few different routes to the summit: Echo Canyon and Cholla trails. This guide will focus on the Echo Canyon approach. This hike is extremely popular and involves a bit of scrambling towards the start of the trail. I would HIGHLY…
Rim to Rim to Rim hike or trail run is a classic trail located in Grand Canyon National Park. This gem is on most ultra runners or backpacking list and makes for a stunning day or two (or three). The hike typically starts at either the South or North Rim of the Grand Canyon,…
Humphreys Peak is the highest mountain in Arizona at 12,637ft. Chances are if you have been near Flagstaff, Arizona you have seen a portion or the summit of this mountain. Typically hiked during the spring, summer and fall but it can also be ascended in the winter months. Hiking consists of a dirt trail…
The rim to river to rim Grand Canyon hike is the most strenuous hike you can complete on the southern portion of the Grand Canyon. Similar to the rim to rim hike (where you hike from south to north rim) this trek involves thousands of feet of descending and ascending in the hot desert…