A simple guide to the Bell Rock Trail in Sedona: Bell Rock Pathway, the Courthouse Butte Loop, how far you can climb Bell Rock, parking and Red Rock Pass, sunrise tips, the vortex and the best time to go.
A simple, honest guide to the Soldier Pass Trail in Sedona: Devil’s Kitchen sinkhole, Seven Sacred Pools, how to find Soldier Pass Cave, the shuttle and parking rules, distance, difficulty and the best time to go.
A simple guide to South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park: Ooh Aah Point, Cedar Ridge and Skeleton Point distances, shuttle access, sunrise tips, October–November conditions, current closures and safety.
A simple guide to the Hieroglyphic Trail in the Superstition Mountains near Gold Canyon, Arizona: 3-mile hike to ancient petroglyphs and seasonal pools, the Cloudview Trailhead address, parking rules and tips.
A simple guide to the Wind Cave Trail at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona: 3-mile round trip, 812 feet of climbing, the alcove and its rock daisies, fees, hours and tips.
A simple guide to Tom’s Thumb Trail in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve: distance, 1,200 feet of steep climbing, trailhead directions, no water at the trailhead, sunrise tips and views.
A simple guide to the Pinnacle Peak Trail in Scottsdale: 4-mile round trip, 1,300 feet of rolling climbs, why it doesn’t reach the summit, Grandview and Owl’s Rest, hours, parking and tips.
A simple guide to the Piestewa Peak Summit Trail in Phoenix: 1.2-mile steep climb, rock stairs, how long it takes, parking, hours, heat closures, no-dogs rule and summit views.
A simple guide to the Boynton Canyon Trail in Sedona: 6-mile canyon hike, the Boynton Vista vortex, the truth about Subway Cave, parking and Red Rock Pass, best time and safety tips.
A simple guide to the Cathedral Rock Trail in Sedona: short but steep slickrock scramble, the chute, parking and shuttle rules, Red Rock Pass, sunrise and sunset tips, safety and easier viewpoints.