The Best Backpacking in Scottsdale

Dixie Mine, Coachwhip, Windmill, Bell Pass and Prospector Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Fountain Hills, Arizona.

Charles M. Christiansen Trail 100 is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Phoenix, Arizona.

Maricopa Trail: Bronco Trailhead to Cave Creek Rangers Station is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Carefree, Arizona.

Boulder Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Tonto Basin, Arizona.

La Barge Boulder Canyon Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Gold Canyon, Arizona.

Verde River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Pine, Arizona.

Battleship Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Roosevelt, Arizona.

The Superstition Wilderness is a stunning 160,200 acre area outside Apache Junction, AZ, with over 170 miles of (variously maintained) trail networks. There are any number of trips you can design to fit your time and skill level. This adventure offers a three day/ two night backpacking trip cover...

Second Water To Boulder Canyon Camp is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tortilla Flat, Arizona.

Black Canyon Trail: Rock Springs to W Care Free Highway is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Black Canyon City, Arizona.

Bursera National Pyramid Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Laveen, Arizona.

Bursera South Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Phoenix, Arizona.

Mazatzal Divide is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Payson, Arizona.

This is the true beast hike of the Superstitions. If you think Flatiron is a toughy, give this a whirl! You will be poked, prodded, slapped, smacked, jolted, tripped and stabbed the entire way, but rewarded with arguably the finest sights the valley of the sun has to offer: the entire Superstitio...

Bluff Spring Trail to Dutchman Trail to Charlebois Canyon and Le Barge Springs is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gold Canyon, Arizona.

From the Peralta Trailhead, start hiking on Bluff Springs Trail. This trail will wind over a few hills past incredible views, and then take you down into a wash. In the wash you will intersect with the Terrapin Trail. Turn left onto the Terrapin Trail, and it will take you out of the wash and pa...