Spring is definitely here! The weather is warming up; the skies are clear and blue, and wildflowers are starting to bloom. Soak in the ideal day by hiking one of these easy trails that will take you to picturesque sites! What better way to celebrate the coming of longer days? Here are some of the best hikes in Arizona for those who love spring as much as we do:

  1. Devil’s Bridge Trail #120 (Sedona)

Kat Stan/Flickr This popular hike is short but sweet and you’ll agree, especially once you feel brave enough to cross the bridge here. Even if you don’t, it’s still quite a pretty sight to see and one trail that all Arizonans should try at least once. Distance: 1.8 miles (round-trip) Trail information: National Forest Service Devil’s Bridge Trail, Arizona 86336, USA

  1. Parsons Trail #144 (Sycamore Canyon)

Coconino National Forest, Ariz./Flickr Did you know Sycamore Canyon is one of the largest in the state? That’s right, and you’ll be able to not only get a first class view of the canyon on this easy trail but you will also see an amazing little spring. Distance: 4 miles Trail information: National Forest Service Parsons Trail Head, Parson Spring Trail, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA

  1. Red Rock Crossing (Sedona)

Maria Alana/Flickr If you’re short on time and passing through Sedona, you’ll want to check out this easy trail with very little elevation change. Distance: About 1 mile (round-trip) Trail information: Hike Arizona Red Rock Crossing Trail, Sedona, AZ, USA

  1. Telegraph Pass Trail (South Mountain Park)

Nick Dallio/AllTrails This is a fairly easy trail on South Mountain that will feel like a peaceful stroll. You’ll get to see plenty of desert vegetation and even petroglyphs along the way. Distance: 1.15 miles (one-way) Trail information: Hike Arizona Telegraph Pass Trailhead, Parking lot, 14251 S Desert Foothills Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85048, USA

  1. Treasure Loop Trail (Lost Dutchman State Park)

K e v i n/Flickr This easy trail takes you around a portion of the Superstition Wilderness - a perfect introduction to the rugged desert. If you time it just right, you might even get a chance to see the landscape blooming with wildflowers! Distance: 2.4 miles, (loop) Trail information: Arizona State Parks Treasure Loop Trail #56, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, USA

  1. Waterfall Trail (Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River)

Deborah Lee Soltesz/Flickr Who would’ve thought such a beautiful oasis would be so easy to access? Fossil Creek is exceedingly popular in the summer months, so you might want to get your permit here in the next month or so! Distance: 2 miles (round-trip) Trail information: recreation.gov Waterfall Trail on Fossil Creek, Fossil Creek Rd. (Forest Road 708), Pine, AZ 85544, USA

  1. White House Ruin Trail (Canyon de Chelly National Monument)

Tony Fernandez/Flickr Canyon de Chelly has one public hiking trail and you won’t want to miss it! The trail takes you down to the canyon floor to see the ancient cliff dwelling. Just keep in mind there are some switchbacks, so take it easy and you’ll find yourself enjoying the hike. Distance: 2.5 miles (round-trip) Trail information: National Park Service White House Ruin, Chinle, AZ 86503, USA

  1. Woods Canyon Lake Trail (Mogollon Rim)

Alan Stark/Flickr This hike is more of a leisurely walk around the lake, but you’ll still be able to enjoy the beautiful views and enjoy nature before the summer crowds arrive. Distance: 3.9 miles (loop) Trail information: Hike Arizona Woods Canyon Lake Trail, Arizona, USA

These trails look amazing, don’t you think? Which one are you most looking forward to exploring this spring? Share your thoughts and recommendations for other hikes in the comments! If you’re looking for some trails that are kid-friendly, check out these 7 Totally Kid-Friendly Hikes In Arizona That Are 1 Mile And Under. These are some of the best hikes in Arizona for families with tiny humans to enjoy.

Kat Stan/Flickr

This popular hike is short but sweet and you’ll agree, especially once you feel brave enough to cross the bridge here. Even if you don’t, it’s still quite a pretty sight to see and one trail that all Arizonans should try at least once. Distance: 1.8 miles (round-trip) Trail information: National Forest Service

Devil’s Bridge Trail, Arizona 86336, USA

Coconino National Forest, Ariz./Flickr

Did you know Sycamore Canyon is one of the largest in the state? That’s right, and you’ll be able to not only get a first class view of the canyon on this easy trail but you will also see an amazing little spring. Distance: 4 miles Trail information: National Forest Service

Parsons Trail Head, Parson Spring Trail, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA

Maria Alana/Flickr

If you’re short on time and passing through Sedona, you’ll want to check out this easy trail with very little elevation change. Distance: About 1 mile (round-trip) Trail information: Hike Arizona

Red Rock Crossing Trail, Sedona, AZ, USA

Nick Dallio/AllTrails

This is a fairly easy trail on South Mountain that will feel like a peaceful stroll. You’ll get to see plenty of desert vegetation and even petroglyphs along the way. Distance: 1.15 miles (one-way) Trail information: Hike Arizona

Telegraph Pass Trailhead, Parking lot, 14251 S Desert Foothills Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85048, USA

K e v i n/Flickr

This easy trail takes you around a portion of the Superstition Wilderness - a perfect introduction to the rugged desert. If you time it just right, you might even get a chance to see the landscape blooming with wildflowers! Distance: 2.4 miles, (loop) Trail information: Arizona State Parks

Treasure Loop Trail #56, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, USA

Deborah Lee Soltesz/Flickr

Who would’ve thought such a beautiful oasis would be so easy to access? Fossil Creek is exceedingly popular in the summer months, so you might want to get your permit here in the next month or so! Distance: 2 miles (round-trip) Trail information: recreation.gov

Waterfall Trail on Fossil Creek, Fossil Creek Rd. (Forest Road 708), Pine, AZ 85544, USA

Tony Fernandez/Flickr

Canyon de Chelly has one public hiking trail and you won’t want to miss it! The trail takes you down to the canyon floor to see the ancient cliff dwelling. Just keep in mind there are some switchbacks, so take it easy and you’ll find yourself enjoying the hike. Distance: 2.5 miles (round-trip) Trail information: National Park Service

White House Ruin, Chinle, AZ 86503, USA

Alan Stark/Flickr

This hike is more of a leisurely walk around the lake, but you’ll still be able to enjoy the beautiful views and enjoy nature before the summer crowds arrive. Distance: 3.9 miles (loop) Trail information: Hike Arizona

Woods Canyon Lake Trail, Arizona, USA

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The OIYS Visitor Center

Best Hikes in Arizona March 04, 2022 Tori Jane What are some of the best kid-friendly hikes around Arizona?   There are countless short and simple hikes all over the Copper State that are perfect for hiking with the little ones – even the very little ones! Among our favorite, ridiculously scenic kid-friendly hikes around Arizona are gems like the Hole in the Rock Trail at Papago Park in Phoenix, which is short, easy, and features awesome views of the entire city. In northern Arizona, there are amazing hikes in Sedona like Devil’s Kitchen (under a half-mile long) and the Cape Royal Trail at the Grand Canyon. Head out to Coconino National Forest and explore by trekking the amazing Call of the Canyon Trail or dip south and check out trails at Saguaro National Park like Signal Hill Trail, Valley View Overlook Trail, and more. Need more ideas? Check out this handy list of ten short, sweet, and easy Arizona hikes you and the family are sure to love!   What are some amazing scenic hikes in Arizona?   Oh, Arizona: how do we love thee? Let us count the ways – or the trails. With over 3,000 amazing hiking trails to choose from all over the state, it’s almost impossible to know where to begin. Why not start with one of our favorite scenic hikes? Some of those include the awesome Montezuma’s Well Trail, at Montezuma Castle National Monument. That one leads you to an amazing little place that folks have been using as a serene spot for relaxation for centuries and is well worth it; it’s also very short, at just 0.7 miles long. If you’re at the Grand Canyon and need something to do, check out Bright Angel Trail (which is very hard and suitable only for experienced hikers) or head to the Mather Point Trail via the Visitors Center for something a lot easier and shorter but just as scenic. If you find yourself up near Petrified Forest National Park, do the Giant Logs trail – you won’t regret it.  

The OIYS Visitor Center

Best Hikes in Arizona

March 04, 2022

Tori Jane

What are some of the best kid-friendly hikes around Arizona?   There are countless short and simple hikes all over the Copper State that are perfect for hiking with the little ones – even the very little ones! Among our favorite, ridiculously scenic kid-friendly hikes around Arizona are gems like the Hole in the Rock Trail at Papago Park in Phoenix, which is short, easy, and features awesome views of the entire city. In northern Arizona, there are amazing hikes in Sedona like Devil’s Kitchen (under a half-mile long) and the Cape Royal Trail at the Grand Canyon. Head out to Coconino National Forest and explore by trekking the amazing Call of the Canyon Trail or dip south and check out trails at Saguaro National Park like Signal Hill Trail, Valley View Overlook Trail, and more. Need more ideas? Check out this handy list of ten short, sweet, and easy Arizona hikes you and the family are sure to love!   What are some amazing scenic hikes in Arizona?   Oh, Arizona: how do we love thee? Let us count the ways – or the trails. With over 3,000 amazing hiking trails to choose from all over the state, it’s almost impossible to know where to begin. Why not start with one of our favorite scenic hikes? Some of those include the awesome Montezuma’s Well Trail, at Montezuma Castle National Monument. That one leads you to an amazing little place that folks have been using as a serene spot for relaxation for centuries and is well worth it; it’s also very short, at just 0.7 miles long. If you’re at the Grand Canyon and need something to do, check out Bright Angel Trail (which is very hard and suitable only for experienced hikers) or head to the Mather Point Trail via the Visitors Center for something a lot easier and shorter but just as scenic. If you find yourself up near Petrified Forest National Park, do the Giant Logs trail – you won’t regret it.  

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

There are countless short and simple hikes all over the Copper State that are perfect for hiking with the little ones – even the very little ones! Among our favorite, ridiculously scenic kid-friendly hikes around Arizona are gems like the Hole in the Rock Trail at Papago Park in Phoenix, which is short, easy, and features awesome views of the entire city. In northern Arizona, there are amazing hikes in Sedona like Devil’s Kitchen (under a half-mile long) and the Cape Royal Trail at the Grand Canyon. Head out to Coconino National Forest and explore by trekking the amazing Call of the Canyon Trail or dip south and check out trails at Saguaro National Park like Signal Hill Trail, Valley View Overlook Trail, and more. Need more ideas? Check out this handy list of ten short, sweet, and easy Arizona hikes you and the family are sure to love!  

What are some amazing scenic hikes in Arizona?  

Oh, Arizona: how do we love thee? Let us count the ways – or the trails. With over 3,000 amazing hiking trails to choose from all over the state, it’s almost impossible to know where to begin. Why not start with one of our favorite scenic hikes? Some of those include the awesome Montezuma’s Well Trail, at Montezuma Castle National Monument. That one leads you to an amazing little place that folks have been using as a serene spot for relaxation for centuries and is well worth it; it’s also very short, at just 0.7 miles long. If you’re at the Grand Canyon and need something to do, check out Bright Angel Trail (which is very hard and suitable only for experienced hikers) or head to the Mather Point Trail via the Visitors Center for something a lot easier and shorter but just as scenic. If you find yourself up near Petrified Forest National Park, do the Giant Logs trail – you won’t regret it.