Hog Trail System In Sedona Creates Unique Hiking Experience
- At April 26, 2017
- By Iala Jaggs
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A lot of people know that Sedona, AZ and the areas surrounding it is a hiker’s dream, with trails accessible just a few blocks away from most locations. Usually, locals and visitors alike walk out of the back door of their homes or hotel rooms and be hiking Sedona’s forest trails in just minutes. Sedona has some of the most beautiful and scenic trails found along the Red Rock Scenic Byway a.k.a. Highway 179, between Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek.
Sedona Mystic and Hog Trail System Provides A Unique Experience For Hikers and Bikers
The trail system gives hikers and bikers access to the Munds Mountain Wilderness, and the trail system surrounding Elephant Rock, Bell Rock, and Courthouse Butte. Endless miles of scenic trails are interconnected to give hikers multiple alternatives for hiking experiences, from trails that are easy and short to trails that are difficult and long…
Since Hog trail is a loop, take your time to look around once in a while. After hiking a few miles, look behind you for fantastic views of Submarine Rock, which just barely towers above lush greenery. You will pass a series of pools, which were naturally filled by rain water, and get a closer look at red rock buttes.
HIKE SEDONA: HOG HEAVEN
One of our recent discoveries is a series of routes known as the “hogs trails” in the Broken Arrow area of town. The trails officially opened late last spring after a volunteer coalition of hikers, bikers and equestrians performed hours of trail maintenance. We thank them for their effort because the result is one of the prettiest hikes in Red Rock Country… Read more at Sedona Monthly
Man bikes one of Sedona’s most dangerous trails
With over 200 miles of biking trails Sedona is known for some dangerous mountain biking trails such as Highline, Hangover and the White Line, but Cathedral Rock is considered un-rideable… Watch here
TOP FAVORITE HIKING TRAILS IN SEDONA
- At March 22, 2017
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Hiking is one of the main reasons why people visit Sedona, and here are the top hiking destinations in Sedona. Here are the hiking trails that offers the best experiences for hiking enthusiasts, hiking pros, picnickers, photographers and locals.
10 FAVORITE SEDONA HIKES
This month, Sedona Monthly celebrates 10 years of publishing Arizona’s magazine with the great view. Hooray for us! Hiking is one of the reasons we moved to Sedona, and since our first issue in March 2003, we have written about our favorite trails, beginning with Palatki Heritage Site. We’ve covered a lot of ground in 10 years, so we recently spent time poring over our back issues to choose our 10 favorite hikes… Read more at Sedona Monthly
Arizona is well-known for its amazing natural beauty and locals are taking advantage of this by getting outside more and exploring the beautiful sites and landscapes. While there are a lot of trails to try, here are 9 of the best, more challenging hikes that hikers should try.
These 9 Challenging Hikes In Arizona Are Totally Worth The Extra Effort
Sure, the Cathedral Rock Trail in Sedona is only 1.1 miles long, but it’s a steep climb to the top! This hike gives you everything you could ever want from a good hike, including some of the most incredible up-close views of the otherworldly geological formations in Arizona. If you are looking to add distance to your hike, you can approach this short trail via the… Read more at OnlyInYourState.com
Nine Easy Hikes Sedona AZ
Hiking In The Great Walks In New Zealand
- At March 08, 2017
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Hiking just one of New Zealand’s Great Walks will give you an amazing feeling of peace and self-confidence. But tramping all 9 of the Great Walks, well, you will have that ultimate once in a lifetime experience of New Zealand’s backcountry!
THE 9 GREAT WALKS OF NEW ZEALAND
It’s difficult to imagine how so many different landscapes can be in one country. In the North Island there are volcanoes, native rainforest bush and mighty long rivers with steep valley sides. Then the South Island takes us into beech forest territory, paradise beaches, secluded tussock lands, and onto majestic mountains… Read more at BackpackerGuide.nz
In total, New Zealand has nine Great Walks, with three on the North Island, five on the South Island, and one on Stewart Island. These Great Walks has some of New Zealand’s most awesome and iconic scenery. These walks are highly-maintained and managed by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, with lots of signage, rangers on duty and DOC campsites.
New Zealand’s Great Walks
Averaging 3–4 days in duration, the Great Walks can be completed solo or with a guide. Guides are expensive but provide local knowledge, cushier private huts, tastier meals (and drinks), transportation, and will help lighten your load. Make sure to plan ahead: the DOC limits the number of hikers on the Great Walks with a strict permit system. Some of the most popular hikes, such as the… Read the original article at witch Back Travel
New Zealand’s Great Walks in Virtual Reality (VR)
View five of New Zealand’s Great Walks through a Google Cardboard or equivalent mobile virtual reality headset. See the stunning scenery in a 360 degree view to truly appreciate what these tracks offer. Set to the highest quality for the best experience… Watch here
Arizona’s Picacho Peak Through Hunter Trail
- At March 01, 2017
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In the middle of Tucson and Phoenix, the mysterious Picacho Peak lies jutting out in the middle of the desert. Picacho Peak is one of those mountains that you should hike at least once in your lifetime! This is a very unique and different trail with handrails and cables built by boy scouts from a long time ago.
Hunter Trail – Picacho Peak, AZ
The first section takes you up steep switchbacks to the saddle. When in season a beautiful wildflower is witnessed at the beginning of the trail. February through early April offers the best rewards. Keep an eye on triplogs and… Read more at HikeArizona.com
Picacho Peak is not for the weak of heart. Even though it’s just a 4-mile hike, this hike will definitely wear you out to the bone. A lot of experienced hikers tried hiking Picacho Peak and some of the called it the “Hell Hike”.
Picacho Peak Hike, a.k.a. Hell Hike
My hiking partner and I took the Hunter Trail to the Sunset Vista Trail that took us to the top. Mile One is a relatively steep climb (similar to Piestawa’s Summit trail) and we certainly got our cardio going as we scooted up to the saddle. Note the sign describes the trail as “primitive.” We really should have taken that more seriously… Read more at Phoenix New Times
Picacho Peak State Park, AZ * 12/07/16
Come along with me as I get out of the truck in Picacho, AZ and hike up Picacho Peak. It’s quite a ride from the truck stop across the street over rolling hills up to the trail head, but the view is worth all the hard work… Watch here
Hiking The Peralta Trail to Fremont Saddle in Phoenix, Arizona
- At February 22, 2017
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Have time for some hiking in Arizona? If you’re not yet sure where to hike, try driving up to Peralta trailhead. It is close to Mesa, Arizona.
Peralta Trail #102 to Fremont Saddle, Phoenix
It was a beautiful day climbing up and along a creek. Here’s the vista on one side… See more at BestHike.com
Hiking up to Peralta Canyon Trail in the Superstition Wilderness can be the longest 2-mile trail that you will ever trek. The hike is a non-stop uphill slog through the slickrock chutes and desert scrub that begins right after leaving the trailhead and doesn’t stop until the trail summits at the 2-mile point on Fremont Saddle.
Arizona hike: Peralta Trail, Superstition Wilderness
Here, up-close views of Weavers Needle — the area’s most recognizable pillar of rock — deliver a generous return on investment for the sweaty haul. The saddle is a popular place to take a break and decide whether to continue hiking downhill another 2.6 miles to the end of the… Read more at AzCentral.com
