Top 10 Arizona Hikes

Since it’s almost impossible to put down a list of the top 10 anything without someone placing exception with something on the list. This list represents the most popular hiking in Arizona as we see it. Dominating the list is hiking trails from the Sedona and Grand Canyon regions. Love it there, Taun, we’re gonna get out to visit one of these days!

I’ve been in and out of Arizona hiking and mountain biking since I was in high school… It was a quick drive from San Diego. So I think I’m kinda familiar with the regions and hopefully have put together a list people in Arizona can agree with, for the most part…

#1. Boynton Canyon – 1
Boynton Canyon is one of the most scenic of the box canyons that make Arizona Red Rock Country so famous. This particular trail enjoys the additional advantage of being conveniently accessible to nearby towns on well paved roads. As you might suspect, that is both good and bad news for those who choose to come here. The good news is you don’t have to bounce down a dusty jeep track to get to the trailhead. The bad news is you may have more company than you hoped for when you arrive.

#2. Havasu Canyon Trail – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
Havasu Canyon is a gorge where beautiful waters fall into pools and cottonwoods provide shade and greenery. It is a side branch of the Grand Canyon that was once the home of a prehistoric people but more recently it has been the occupied by the Havasupai for the past 800 years.

#3. Bright Angel Trail – 1
In addition to offering the most convenient access to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the Bright Angel Trail is also one of the most popular hiking routes in the park. Wide enough to allow safe passage. Careful, you’ll be bound to pass donkeys…

#4. Camelback Mountain Summit Trail – 1
Camelback Mountain, towering above Phoenix and Scottsdale, is a well-known and prominent landmark. The 2,704-foot peak, the highest point in the Phoenix Mountains.

#5. South Kaibab Trail to Bright Angel Campground – 1
A backpack of two or more days, following one of the most popular trails in the Grand Canyon. Much like the Bright Angel Trail, the South Kaibab Trail is a must-do for Grand Canyon visitors.

#6. Bell Rock – 1
Bell Rock is considered one of Sedona’s spiritual vortex centers. Many believes the rock energizes and calms those upon its slopes. This bell shaped landmark rises 550 feet and is located at the north end of the canyon.

#7. Superstition Mountain – 1
A pretty tough hike, probably in the advanced genre. This hiking trail, features ridgeline known locally as “Superstition Mountain” yes, that’s what you see from Mesa and Apache Junctions.

#8. Boynton Canyon Trail (Deadmans Pass Trail) – pictures
Another beautiful Sedona hike, Boynton Canyon is a popular hike for locals and visitors alike. Highly scenic canyon boxed in by large red rock buttes and cliffs.

#9. Barks Canyon – 1
This hike is up to Peralta Canyon and loops through to Barks Canyon.

#10. Grand Canyon National Park Trails – 1
The South Rim of Arizona’s Grand Canyon is expensive and overcrowded, and there is usually a shortage of parking and accommodation, but that of course doesn’t matter as the canyon is the most famous natural attraction in the USA and possibly in the world. Yeah, I know… The Grand Canyon could be all of the hikes on this list. The hugeness of the Canyon, the lengthy hiking and mountain biking. With that in mind, we’re sticking to our guns…

Yes, I could have had every last trail in the Grand Canyon in the list as well… But how much fun would that be, to have 10 trails from the Grand Canyon, that’s not a diverse list of trails.

As usual we LOVE to be wrong. Tell us where we mess up and where we’re right!.

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