There are 2 extremes to this hike. You can choose to explore the lower canyon to a beautiful…read morewaterfall at the end surrounded by cliffs and call it a day for a total of 3 miles out and back OR you can hire a guide and canyoneer the upper canyon and spend around 5-7 hours while rappelling, climbing, and wading through endless pools and more waterfalls for a total of over 5 miles. On this adventure, my hiking group decided to take the easy route and enjoy the lower canyon. It kind of reminded me of West Fork hike in Sedona, because you cross the creek bed repeatedly, and you cannot help but stop and stare in awe of how beautiful the surroundings are. The hike is peaceful and you feel kid-like once more since you are forced to climb over small boulders, get knee deep or sometimes even waist deep in water, and brush past tree branches of various foliage. The life is teeming with so many different plant species present and with the Salt River connecting nearby, you just know the place is great for fishing as well. Permits are $15 per person for day hikes. Cibecue is on sacred land so remember to enjoy the hike in all its glory but be respectful and pack out everything you bring in.

One of my favorite hikes in AZ! How can you beat stunning canyon views, creek crossings, and a…read morebeautiful waterfall at the end!? Not to mention it's in the middle of nowhere away from all civilization--a great day trip getaway to relieve yourself after a stressful workweek! A few things to note before trekking out here: -You're going to want to be driving a 4x4 or high clearance vehicle as the road from the 60 turnoff is nothing but dirt and rocks. I've seen a Prius do it but it looked painful and damaging lol. -Permits are now $30 per person and you pay with cash into a box so come prepared. I'm not a huge fan of the price hike *no pun intended* but I can see why the reservation did it reduces the crowd. -Bring sturdy water shoes or prepare to get your hiking shoes wet/muddy. I have some pretty flimsy Walmart water shoes so I opted for the latter. There are multiple creek crossings and it's not like Seven Falls or Oak Creek--there are not enough stones to hop across and you will need to walk in the water.By the end of the day, my hiking shoes were completely soaked with muddy water. They will need some deep cleaning. -Piggy-backing off the point above, if you go following a monsoon storm, expect the creek and falls to be saturated with thick mud. Grand Falls style. -PLEASE pack in what you pack out. Do not litter or leave anything behind in this beautiful place.

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.

This dam is very unique, and very picturesque! Too bad they have contracted the water downstream so…read moremuch, the lake is rarely very deep. The Apache Rez is currently closed for Covid. I was therefor business and able to go to the dam.

Probanly one of the last standing Great Depression dams in the world…read more You have to see it to believe it. Vaulting Eagles, Columns of such beuaty it will take your breath away. This is possibly the greatest standing Art Deco example of CCC work left in the US. Go see it now, before they take it down. Go now.

This review is for Boulder Canyon Trail to Boulder Canyon Viewpoint which was a ~5 miles round trip…read morethat took ~3 hours to complete. Extremely rocky with some inclines! Stunning views throughout the hike! Parking was located across the street at the Canyon Lake Marina (10 designated parking). Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/V575RGhFAKQ

An amazing hike with views as of you are hiding up in the mountains. Here's the facts:…read more 7-8 miles total round trip to first site of water Moderate to difficult trail depending if you go down into the Canyon (very steep uphill back) 30-45 mins to first overlook with stunning views 1-1.5 hours to "top" before descending down into canyon Bring tons of water and snacks AND electrolytes! Tip: I always wear gloves b/c trail is so rocky it's easy to fall and cactus are everywhere!

Such a beautiful hike ! Absolutely bring water. Saw some lizards along the way and beautiful cacti…read more The trail is well taken care of. As always remember to pack out what you pack in.

Hieroglyphic Trail is a beginner to intermediate hiking trail you can hike to see the sunrise early…read morein the morning. There are plenty of parking spaces and the hike is not too challenging to hike even for the first timers. On either side of the trail there are beautiful landscapes be admired with mountains that can only be seen in the Arizona. With the sun slowly lightening up the trail, mid October morning was a perfect time to hike this trail. When you reach close to the summit, you will find yourself in between two rocks with hieroglyphic markings on them with the stream of water running between them. What a sight to see. We decided to hang out here for a bit enjoying the fresh breeze and the scene. No matter how many pictures and videos we take they don't do justice for this beautiful trail. We also brought some small snacks and protein bars to munch on while we planned out the rest of our day during our short visit to Arizona. Please be careful with every step. Don't leave trash behind. Take lots of beautiful photos. Let me know how much you enjoyed this!

The Picketpost Trailhead gives you access to the Arizona Trail, which traverses the state from…read moreMexico to Utah. We did not hike the Picketpost Trail up the mountain, but instead did an hour out and back along the Arizona Trail. While the scenery at Lost Dutchman State Park east of Phoenix is beautiful, driving the additional 30 minutes east to this trailhead is well worth the extra time. It's less crowded and I found the backdrop of Picketpost Mountain spectacular. If you are new to the Sonoran Desert, you will find the landscape fascinating; there is much more green than you would expect, at least in the winter. Of course, the saguaros are the highlight, and the saguaro sentinels abound up and down the ridges on this stretch of the Arizona Trail. I loved it. Access to the trailhead is on the south side of US60 about five miles west of Superior. There's a sign for the trailhead on the highway.

Perfect spot for a challenging hike. From Phoenix area, it is about a 45 minute drive which is…read morenothing at all. You take the 60 all the way until you are about 5 minutes from Superior. You park and the trail is right there. Restrooms to use right where you park which I recommend to use because it is a bit of a longer hike. You start off easy with a little incline, but mostly flat trails. Take in the view of the mountain that you are going to eventually climb up. I thought that was one of the coolest parts seeing the mountain that you are going to struggle climbing up. After about 15-20 minutes you will start the trip up. Let me tell you, a very challenging hike if you are not in the best shape or don't hike often. The tough part was staying on the trail. For the most part, the trail is marked well with arrows to keep you on track, but there were a couple times where we must've taken the wrong turn and had to retrace our steps. Just bud careful and watch your steps as there are some very steep parts. It took us about an hour 30 minutes to get to the top. The views were incredible. Usually you get to the top and look back to see the view, but this was a full 360 degree view. Just an outstanding hike if you want to challenge yourself. I love the accomplishment of doing something new and challenging and not too far away from home.

This is a beautiful, well-maintained park with a majestic natural bridge. The bathrooms are clean,…read moreparking is ample, and there's a lovely souvenir shop where you also pay the entrance fee. It's definitely a must-stop if you're in the area! It took us about two hours to complete the main trail, though you can easily wander longer and soak in the views. Be sure to wear good hiking shoes with a strong grip as some areas can get slippery. And skip carrying a water bottle in your hand; a backpack or hip pouch with a water carrier works much better

The natural stone Bridge is incredible and we absolutely loved it here! Make sure you get in there…read morebefore four so that you can actually walk one of the trails because you need to give yourself about an hour and they do put a sign out at the entrance.

So many great trails out in Peralta! With the perfect weather, my husband and I decided to take a…read morelater afternoon/evening hike Christmas week. You access Peralta Trails through the neighborhood and have a few miles of dirt road with various stopping points or spots to hike with great views of the Supes anywhere you go. There is no fee to hike our there or park, but make sure to be respectful of the trails and park so all can continue to access the beautiful views an dhiking opportunities As with most desert trails, there is minimal service, so make sure to plan accordingly. Also dog friendly!

This is a delightful escape from the city. The hike itself is actually fairly easy. The views are…read moreso beautiful that you forget you are hiking until you feel it on the way back to the parking lot (depending on how far you hike). Pretty much anyone can do this hike. We saw a bunch of toddlers on the trail, as well as several groups of seniors. You can a view of the large boulders, various cacti, and other plant and animal life. The weaver's needle is very majestic looking. I think my only complaint is that you are traveling on a gravel road for quite a while. There were a few aggressive truck drivers driving incredibly fast to pass people, but also some smaller cars driving at slower speeds. It takes about 1.5 hours to get to weaver's needle so not too strenuous of a hike at all.

worth it for sure only negative if there is one is the fact…read morethat it's out on the north east side of town and a solid drive from the west side of town, which has nothing to do with the actual hike the cave is pretty cool

Parking lot is small; we were lucky to find a spot around noon on a Thursday. No bathrooms at the…read moretrail head and several were "popping a squat" and leaving behind their toilet paper which was kind of gross. Also no enforcement of the required permit and no other vehicles had parking passes displayed on their dash as instructed by the permit guidelines. Trail is not marked at all and we did get off trail by accident a few times coming down. The entirety of the trail is rocky, which doesn't matter as much during the first mile that is relatively flat but did require strategic footing on the way up the last half mile and extreme caution coming down. I slid several times despite being extra cautious (and saw many others sliding too) and even fell twice (luckily didn't get hurt). There was a small bee hive at the wave and bees followed us the entire way back to the parking lot. Saw some birds and lizards. Made it up in an hour and took just about the same amount of time coming down with full sun the entire time. I recommend this hike because the wave cave is a cool feature but I don't think I'd do it again because of the trail conditions and bees.