The Best Backpacking in Cave Creek

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Big Dipper via Poland Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crown King, Arizona.

To get to the trailhead, use the turnoff of highway 87 labeled Barnhardt trail (has a marked sign coming from both Payson and Phoenix). Barnhardt road is just over 4 miles and is unpaved. The road can be driven on by lower clearance cars because the terrain is not too rocky. Once at the trailhead...

Mesquite Canyon Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Waddell, Arizona.

Verde Rim Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Camp Verde, Arizona.

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

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...