Hiking and Adventures
Here you'll find our travel guides, exploring an area articles and information on individual hikes and adventures.
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Hiking Purgatory Trail to the Animas River
Purgatory Trail is a great day hike that descends into a gorgeous canyon, follows Cascade Creek and parallels it from high up along the mountainside, then drops you down to the unreal blue colored Animas River. And the river setting is nestled in a gorgeous mountain setting, perfect for cooling off on a hot day!
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Hiking Red Mountain Trail Near Flagstaff
Red Mountain Trail is a short hike though junipers that ends at an amazing cinder cone! After a volcanic explosion, a large natural amphitheater was formed with nearly vertical 800 feet walls. The erosion over time has created amazing hoodoo fomations and awesome side canyons to check out!
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Hiking to O’Leary Lookout | Flagstaff, AZ
Just north of Flagstaff is a super interesting landscape shaped by volcanic activity. For an excellent vast view of this volcanic landscape and to get a glimpse into the top of Sunset Crater itself, hiking to O'Leary Lookout is a must. O'Leary Lookout is just outside of Sunset Crater Volcanic National Monument so there is no entrance fee and the trail is lightly trafficked. Besides the great panoramic views and steep workout, visiting the fire lookout tower at the top is a rewarding perk of the climb!
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Wupatki National Monument
Wupatki National Monument is about 56 square miles of dry, rugged land on the southwestern Colorado Plateau. Among this land are the protected remains of the ancient dwellings of puebloan peoples. Walk the trails at Wupatki National Monument and read the information signs along the way to get a better picture of the lives and history that were a part of this area.
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Sunset Crater National Monument
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a small protected area 12 miles north of Flagstaff. A visit to the national monument gives visitors a deeper look into the areas volcanic history and how it shaped the area. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument features a 1,000 foot volcanic cone and its lava flows. These features and their surroundings can be experienced from five interesting trails throughout the monument. And don't miss the impressive overlook on the eastern edge of the monument boundary.
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Plane Crash on Humphreys Peak Trail | B-24 Bomber
Humphreys Peak Trail is a very popular trail in the Flagstaff area. Not only does it provide gorgeous panoramic views but it is also notably the highest point in Arizona, at 12,633 feet. As I was looking for alternative, less popular routes for reaching the summit I stumbled upon some interesting history in the area about a plane crash on Humphreys Peak Trail. So after a little bit of research and assistance from Google Earth, we set out to find it!
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Hiking Humphreys Peak via Inner Basin Trail
Humphreys Peak is the highest point in Arizona making it a popular destination for hikers. There are several routes to the summit. Skip the crowded Humphreys Peak Trail and enjoy the scenery and solitude on Inner Basin Trail!
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Abineau and Bear Jaw Loop | Hiking Near Flagstaff
Abineau and Bear Jaw Loop is a great day hike in the San Fransisco Peak Mountains. The elevation gain makes for a great workout, and walking through the beautiful mix of conifer and aspen forests is a real treat. Not to mention, the views of both Humphreys Peak and the vast expanse of desert floor at once makes for a memorable experience!
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Hiking Tom’s Creek | Coconino National Forest
We settled into our new camp spot then headed out to check out the area. That's when we found Tom's Creek! And you usually can't go wrong hiking near or to water. We found a spot to park then followed the creek upstream through the pretty, green and wooded canyon.
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Hiking Point Trail | West Clear Creek Wilderness
I'll start out by saying that hiking Point Trail in the West Clear Creek Wilderness is nothing short of an incredibly gorgeous, jaw-dropping adventure! West Clear Creek Wilderness is a stunning, rugged, dramatic, beautiful canyon carved out by the crystal clear West Clear Creek. After descending into the canyon, follow the water as it exposes beauty around every bend!
