Colorado Plateau Hiking Guide
Trail guides for the Colorado Plateau: Sedona red rocks, Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Vermilion Cliffs, and the canyon country of the American Southwest.
Desert Trail Guides
Five deserts. Hundreds of trails. Browse by region below — or search for the specific trail you’re planning.
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Sonoran Desert Hiking Guide
Trail guides for Arizona's Sonoran Desert: Tucson, Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon, Superstition Mountains, and more.
Great Basin Desert Hiking Guide
Trail guides for the Great Basin Desert: Great Basin National Park, Wheeler Peak, and the high desert of Nevada and western Utah.
Mojave Desert Hiking Guide
Trail guides for the Mojave Desert: Joshua Tree National Park, Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, and more.
Chihuahuan Desert Hiking Guide
Trail guides for the Chihuahuan Desert: Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains, White Sands, and the Texas Trans-Pecos.
Which Desert National Park Should You Visit First? A Practical Comparison
Comparing desert national parks by difficulty, crowds, permit requirements, and what each one does best. Which park fits your fitness level and when to go