OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Hiking & Trails

Breathtaking natural features and vibrant scenery make Arizona the perfect location for hiking, rappelling, and exploring the great outdoors. Whether you're climbing desert mesas, hiking along mountain streams, or navigating gorgeous canyons, you will fall in love with Arizona.

Several trails are close to city centers, too, making it easier to get out in nature to enjoy iconic saguaros and other beautiful sights throughout the desert.

Hundreds of hiking trails can be found in Arizona, with trips ranging from short, easy loops in the heart of the city, to multiple-day treks in remote wilderness areas. Grand Canyon hiking is a favorite for both family trips and expert expeditions, but there are also countless hiking trails at other sites, including many of Arizona’s national parks, monuments, and recreation areas.

National Scenic Trail

The Arizona Trail

The Arizona Trail, a National Scenic Trail that forms a meandering 800-mile path across Arizona, from Mexico to Utah, offers an excellent opportunity for those who want to make a challenging trek across the entire state.

Trail Running

Arizona is a running mecca. From high-altitude trail running in Flagstaff to desert trail running in the Superstitions, we've asked some of Arizona’s most experienced athletes for their top trail runs.

Woman stands next to a hoodoo in Chiricahua National Monument in Willcox

Hiking Trails

Hiking Arizona

The 6th largest state has over 2,000 hiking trails to choose from. Desert to water. Rim to rim. Flatland to ridgeline. The tough part is choosing which one to hike.

A man in a red shirt stands at the edge of an overlook at the Grand Canyon.

Hiking Arizona

A Guide to Hiking the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim The “Right Way”

Grand Canyon National Park draws millions of visitors from around the world to experience its iconic beauty. As seen from the edge of the canyon, it’s incredible. But when seen up close on a rim-to-rim hike, it’s near spiritual. Here’s how to do it safely.