Willow Springs Basin via Bulldog Canyon (I)
Special Instructions: This is a beautiful loop trail with great rock formations. The trail leads to Willow Springs that may have water depending on season. The trail includes smooth surfaces, rocky surfaces, and some rolling rock slopes. Hiking sticks…
Miles Ranch (I)
Special Instructions: This is an out and back hike on forest service trail 212. The trail goes through an open field then a wooded canyon with a shallow water crossing. Bring water, snack and lunch. (Fall colors). Directions: Take…
Wildlife Corridor-Cottonwood Loop (S)
Special Instructions: This loop hike incorporates several well-maintained trails in Oracle State Park including the Cottonwood, Wildlife Corridor and the AZT. Bring water and a snack. This hike requires an entry fee ($7/car). The fee can be paid at…
White Canyon from NE (A)
Special Instructions: There are cat claw bushes along this hike. Bring gloves and wear long pants to avoid scratches. If a couple of people will bring pruning shears, some of the cat claws can be trimmed out of the…
Mesquite Flats (A)
Special Instructions: This hike contains quite a bit of off-trail hiking, but in areas that are quite open so shorts are suitable for most hikers. Directions: Drive north on Hunt Hwy and turn left onto N Gantzel Rd, Continue…
Wave Cave to Ridgeline (A)
Special Instructions: The hike starts with hiking to and viewing the spectacular Wave Cave, then continues one mile up to a low section of the Superstition Ridgeline in a challenging, boulder-filled valley. Using the Ridgeline Trail, the hike goes…
Mesquite Canyon (I)
Special Instructions: This is an out-and-back hike with great views of the White Tank Mountains. There are two steep sections. Bring water, snack and lunch. This hike requires an entry fee ($6/car) or a Maricopa County Parks Pass. Directions:…
Upper Sand Island Petroglyphs (SP)
Special Instructions: Don Simonis will guide us to an outstanding rock art site with a great time span of thousands of years. See an area on cliffs with over 4,000 petroglyphs. Some petroglyphs are possibly 13,000 to 10,000 years…
Massacre Grounds (UI)
Special Instructions: This hike has some great views both going out and coming back. There’s a fair amount of elevation gain but it’s worth the effort. Hiking Poles recommended. Bring water, snack and a lunch. Directions: Take Felix Rd…
Turkey Pen Ruins (UI)
Special Instructions: This hike has gorgeous scenery with numerous petroglyphs, ruins, and middens. *There is a 12-person limit on this hike (11 hikers + the hike leader). This hike requires a fee of $5.00/person. Bring warm clothing, water, lunch…