Saguaro National Park: Complete Hiking Guide for Both Districts
Saguaro National Park trails guide for the East (Rincon Mountain) and West (Tucson Mountain) districts, with fees, best hikes, and summer safety warnings
Sonoran Desert Hiking Guide
The Sonoran Desert is the greenest desert in North America. It gets more than 11 inches of rain a year — enough for saguaro cactus forests, Palo Verde trees, and ocotillo blooms in March. Hiking here is stunning but genuinely hot from May through September. October through April is the window.
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Sabino Canyon Hiking Guide: Trails, Gear, and Photo Spots
Complete Sabino Canyon hiking guide covering Seven Falls, Phoneline Trail, tram details, and the best photo spots in the Tucson foothills
Best Hiking Trails Near Tucson for Beginners
Five beginner-friendly trails in and around Tucson, Arizona — with distance, elevation, parking info, and what to bring for each one.
Best Desert Hikes Near Phoenix for Scenery and Challenge
The best hikes near Phoenix ranked honestly, Camelback, South Mountain, McDowell Preserve, Pinnacle Peak, and what to skip if you're new to the Valley