Inspiration Point Hike, McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Hiking to Inspiration Point in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve is definitely worth it! It has great views and a bit of elevation to get your heart pumpin!
Read MoreHiking to Inspiration Point in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve is definitely worth it! It has great views and a bit of elevation to get your heart pumpin!
Read MoreThe Granite Mountain Loop hike has mountain views for days. It’s gorgeous. Plus the powerlines are less intrusive in this part of the preserve.
Read MoreThe Great Alone is a book about learning to survive in the remote Alaskan wilderness. It will likely inspire you get spend more time outdoors.
Read MoreBeautiful mountain views and desert landscape. Get out to the Taliesin Overlook. It will make you feel wonderful.
Read MoreThe Saguaro Nest Trail hike has a lot to look at! Mountains in every direction! You can combine this with many other trails and bounce over to the McDowell Mountain Regional Park or Tom’s Thumb.
Read MoreThe Levee Trail Hike in the McDowells is a great hot weather hike. It’s falt, short, has great views and allows you to get in that precious outdoor time!
Read MorePot cozies are great for making your backpacking fuel last and to avoid having to set a hot pot on your legs. This article shows you how to make your own closed cell foam pot cozy.
Read MoreThe Desert Vista Trailhead hikes are great! Make it as short or as long as you want and enjoy tons of those majestic Phoenix mountain views!
Read MoreThe Ridgeline Trail Hike in the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve has spectacular mountain views. If you want to almost all the mountains in the valley, then do this hike!
Read MoreThe Crown King Road/Senator Highway Off Road Drive has epic views with fun off road sections. Check out this article to get inspired to check it out!
Read MoreThe Walkin’ Jim Trail hike is a beautiful hike on the west side of Lake Pleasant. Expect to see more burros than people. Definitely worth a visit!
Read MoreThe Bloody Basin Road is a fun, easy off-road experience just north of Phoenix. If you are looking for great views of the Tonto National Forest this is a great option!
Read MoreIf you are spending the day driving Bloody Basin you will likely make several stops to explore and stretch your legs. Forest Road 44 is a great opportunity for and easy hike and some outdoor time!
Read MoreHiking around Brown’s Mountain in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve means great views plus an easy hike. Check out this article to get inspired to go visit this area. It’s beautiful!
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Read MoreThe best thing about the Sidewinder Trail Hike is the views. Be prepared to see mountains in every direction. It’s an easy trail with minimal elevation and the ability to make it longer or shorter.
Read MoreThe Horseshoe Trail Hike is perfect if you are looking for a quick, easy hike with A+ views. There are also a ton of Teddy Bear cholla on the Horseshoe Trail. If you are like me and think Teddy Bear cholla are particularly cool (and deceptive) then you will like this trail.
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Read MoreThe Bell Pass hike is pretty tough, especially if it’s hot out. It is up all the way until the pass, with the last 0.5 miles being pretty steep. The views are excellent. This is McDowell Sonoran Preserve hiking at it’s finest!
Read MoreThe Whiskey Bottle Trail is a quick easy hike with not so many people and sweeping views of the Tonto National Forest. We only hiked for an hour but there are tons of options to extend.
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