• Advanced,  Hike Detail Sheet,  Hikes

    Bluff Spring Mountain Summit (A)

      Special Instructions: This hike begins on Bluff Springs Trail #235, to the Terrapin Trail #234 then goes off trail up the south slope of Bluff Springs Mountain. There are great views at the summit. The hike proceeds down the west…

  • Advanced,  Hike Detail Sheet,  Hikes

    Blackett’s Ridge – (A)

      Special Instructions: This hike is in beautiful Sabino Canyon in the Catalina Mountains. Although Hike Arizona rated this trail as 3.5, it is much easier than many Advanced trails, with the main difficulty being the steady uphill 20% grade.…

  • Advanced,  Hike Detail Sheet,  Hikes

    Black Top Mesa (A)

      Special Instructions: Following the Dutchman Trail to Bull Pass Junction and ascend 467 feet to Bull Pass Saddle. Follow a faint trail for 0.6 miles ascending 571 feet to the top of Black Top Mesa for some fabulous views…

  • Hike Detail Sheet,  Hikes,  Upper Intermediate

    Black Mesa Loop (UI)

      Special Instructions: This is a loop hike that takes you to the Old Indian Ruins and Garden Valley. It passes through a Jumping Cholla Cactus field, rugged rocky mountains, and has wonderful views of Weaver’s Needle. Bring plenty of…

  • Advanced,  Hike Detail Sheet,  Hikes

    Black Cross Butte (A)

      Special Instructions: This hike contains quite a bit of off trail hiking, and although most areas are open, there are some places where scratchy plants would be a problem for hikers not wearing long pants. Gloves could be handy…

  • Advanced,  Hike Detail Sheet,  Hikes

    Barks to Weavers Needle (A)

      Special Instructions: A nice loop hike with interesting rock formations and close-up views of Weavers Needle. Directions: 8.1 miles west of the junction AZ-79/US-60, turn right on to FS77, which is Peralta Road. Follow FS77 5.6 miles to a…