Been out exploring and looking for new trails to hike out at the Superstition Mountains and came…read moreacross Carney Springs Waterfall. You can access this trail off Lost Goldmine Trailhead East. Its an easy to moderate round trip out back trial with over 4 miles of hiking and almost 700 foot elevation gain. The last trek to the waterfall is when it gets the steepest, and on the way to the waterfall you will come across a cool cave as well. Now Carney Springs Waterfall most of the time is dry, but if you happen to go after a rainfall or monsoon, you will be treated to the waterfall. The Carney Springs Waterfall is visible from Peralta and is apx a 240-foot drop. While hiking along the trail making your way to the waterfall if you look to the left you can see the trial for the Wave Cave and even spot it in the distance. You also will see some interesting canyon views along the way. There isn't any clear signs to the waterfall but if you are going along Lost Goldmine Trail #60, at the fork that goes to the Wave Cave, turn right go past the cave and make your way to the waterfall. We went after a rain fall and got to see the fails. Once you turn off the 60 and head up Peralta trail the road becomes a dirt road, but you don't need a 4x4 to get there. The parking lot will be on the left side of the dirt road just up the road from Peralta Park.

As a respectable hiker, I'm not going to call this a hike but it is a cool experience. I stopped by…read moreon Memorial Day in the afternoon by design. It was 95 degrees so I knew a challenging hike would be out of the question. Something like Hole-in-the-Rock though, easy peasy. While there were a decent number of people there, I had no trouble finding free parking. This natural wonder is located in Papago Park close to the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden. After you park, you'll have a five-minute walk to get to Hole-in-the-Rock. You'll have to climb an incline to get in the hole, so definitely be careful, but there are kids that do it too. And a lot of tourists that show up. So that pretty much sums it up. Once you get inside, you'll have an awesome view of the Phoenix through a literal hole in a big rock. You'll see a lot of people using it as a photo opp. That's not really my style, so instead, I took a seat and enjoyed the beauty for 10 minutes or so. It can get pretty crowded so keep that in mind if you stop by on a weekend. Hole-in-the-Rock is one of the top attractions on TripAdvisor in Phoenix. Definitely a cool (and short) adventure to cross of the bucket list. I spent 30 minutes there (which included hanging out in the rock for half the time).

A truly mystical and magical place. They close at 7:00 p.m…read more Most people try to get there later in the day to avoid the scorching 110 deg. weather and hot sun. There is a pond with tons of geese. I saw a man fly fishing.

What an amazing day!!! 5 70 plus went tubing. We can't say enough for this company. The staff and…read moreMarilyn went so far out of their way for us. We tied our tubes together and floated down the river. We couldn't believe how clean the river was and the rest areas were litter free. This trip renewed my spirit of our country. The help and respect that we received floating down the river was unbelievable. No matter what color or what language they spoke they were there to help us out. Also the the Safety team at the end of the ride. 2 were stuck in the tube at the end of the ride and weren't able to get out with a semi fast water and started to float away but there was the was the Safety Patrol to rescue them. 1 person in our party walked with a cane and after they got him out of the tube they stuck with him and even escorted him up to the bus and wanted to stay until the bus arrived. Extraordinary business!I can't say enough for the adventure and it was all due to Salt Water Tubing . Thank you!

I'm not sure if this is a review for the tube renting place or for just going at all. But I highly…read morerecommend buying your own tubes to own forever, and if you have the opportunity take 2 cars to go to the top and drop off spot so you don't have for rent a tube. If you own your own tube, you can still rent a bus ride for $19. This is definitely an Arizona summer classic. Wow!! I'm updating to say that in all my 21 years I didn't realize that there was a difference between rafting and tubing and that there were 2 different of options on what you can do to go down the river. How freaking cool and thank you to the business owner for educating me!

Visiting Arizona from Hawaii, my daughter and her college roommate and I decided to take an…read moreoff-road adventure tour. This was the first daddy-daughter trip we've had since my wife passed almost two and a half years ago. We had THE best time on our guided UTV tour of Cottonwood and Box canyons. Our host and tour guide, Arek, made our trip memorable! He shared his knowledge of the trails and the history of the area. We really appreciated his hospitality. I highly recommend this adventure tour! Mahalo (Thank you) Arek!

This guy is legit. Good communication pre and during. Very polite and respectful. Knowledgeable…read moreabout the area. Just a really cool guy running a great business.

We had a great time kayaking on the Salt River with Erin and Paul from Riverbound Sports . They…read morewere awesome!! Both were very professional, helpful and made the trip down the river entertaining and memorable. Thank you Erin and Paul ! Seeing the many horses and also a mountain goat really added to the experience. We highly recommend Riverbound Sports especially for a very fun and enjoyable kayak trip on the river and look forward to doing it again.

Teri, Erin & Caitlyn were the greatest! On the shuttle ride over, Teri made sure our entire group…read morewas comfortable on the way over (it can get hot fast in those vans), and Erin did a great job navigating us through the horse jam on the river! Plus the photos and videos they captured - my phone is already out of storage! Can't wait to book another tour.

This is a beautiful area with scenic views. As a kid, I've hiked this area and really enjoyed. I…read morerecently drove by, but since it's August, we didn't explore too much as it isn't safe with the heat. Some of the best trails and hiking in Arizona if you ask me; especially for the Phoenix area.

This trail was life-changingly beautiful! It's a great trail for the advanced side of beginner…read morehikers. I'd recommend going with a group as it is pretty isolated and we only passed two other groups within the three days we were there in the Springtime. We saw lots of amazing species like Gila monsters and road runners up close. The campgrounds were very primitive in a great way. Overall, if you're looking to backpack around Arizona, I'd recommend checking this trail out!

The guys were nice and knowledgeable but this wasn't the trip for me. The views were very nice and…read moreit enabled us to see a lot of scenery. If you want to go for a ride in the dessert to see pretty views, I recommend it. The negatives were that they shoved as many people into a side by side as they could. There was no need to have 5 people per machine. We met at someone's house (relative of the owner). It was just a weird "facility". For a tour, there wasn't much information provided during the ride, the person in the front was the only one who could hear, and the info provided wasn't all that interesting. There was no wow factor to this trip. Now that I think of it, we didn't even stop at the pretty spots, we stopped under the power lines. Others in the group took pictures and mine weren't very good so there's no need for me to post them...it was pretty though.

From the owner: Wilds of Arizona – Desert Off-Road Adventures offers guided off‑road experiences through some of…read morethe most scenic desert landscapes in the Pheonix Valley (Mesa) area. Our tours take guests across rugged terrain, panoramic viewpoints, and wildlife‑rich areas while providing a safe, comfortable, and beginner‑friendly adventure. Each tour is led by experienced guides who share local desert knowledge and ensure an unforgettable outdoor experience. Perfect for families, groups, photographers, and anyone wanting to explore Arizona’s wild desert beauty.

This place has everything you need for a fun day on the water. The highest quality equipment,…read moreHemlock hats, Sun Bum sunscreen, cooler backpacks, sunglasses, snacks, ice etc. We had so much fun paddlebaording at Canyon Lake. They also offer kayaks if that's more your style. I highly recommend this family owned business to rent or purchase your equipment.

Great time had by all . Duke was great to deal with. Would definitely rent from him again.read more

If you are looking for a great time and an awesome company to rent from, look no further than…read moreArizona's Ultimate UTV. Donny and his brother could not have been nicer, or offered better customer service. We were unfamiliar with the area and elected to have them deliver the Rzr to us at the trailhead. Donny was at the meeting spot early (so were we, so that was awesome) and had us on our way in no time at all. A quick review of the operation of the buggy and a review of all included safety equipment (spare tire, spare belt, puncture repair kit, first aid kit, etc...) and we were off. We elected for the 24 hour rental because we were on the trails all day and wouldn't have been back in time before they closed. It was well worth it and one of the few, if not only, company to offer this option. Our machine worked perfectly without issue. It made for a great family adventure. I'd give them six stars if possible. It could not have been a better experience.

We had a great 1/2 day rafting trip. Mike was a great guide. My husband and I had one rafting trip…read moreunder our belts, and for the couple we were with, this was their first. He did a great job putting us all at ease, while teaching us some very important skills....which were important to know! My husband did end up in the water, and remembered Mike's instructions. Within seconds (that felt much longer!) Mike was quick to pull him back onto the raft. All that said...we'd do it again!

I went to the put in to see some friends who were on a private trip off and what I witnessed was…read moredeplorable. A lady was unloading her boat and she knew she needed to hurry as it is was the "wrong" beach but all privates drop their boats there and normally stay tight and out of the way. As she was unloading the big bus rolled up ( 8:30 am) and honked she went to move her truck instantly a guide jumped out of the truck and started dropping the f bomb, peacocking and threatening the lady to the point I was concerned for her safety. She said she was trying to move out of the way but the guide kept yelling at her in a totally unprofessional manner calling her a bitch, dropping the fbomb, threatening to throw her stuff in the river the whole time not allowing her to move as he was in between her and her truck. He just was escalating the problem all she kept saying was ok I am going to move but he kept preventing her. His mannerism was narcissistic, chauvinistic and his odor was suspect. As a guide professionally for 35 years at various rivers including the Salt, and now working promoting adventure tourism I find this behavior unacceptable and I will not be endorsing this company. I understand at the end of the season folks get burned out but maybe the guide should take anger management or work at the DMV. Start out with hello instead of " You stupid B@#$%h". Having thought about the incident of which I only witnessed it is sad that in such a beautiful spot it occurred.