Posts in Category: Hiking Hotspot

Hiking Hotspot: The High Altitude Trails of Mt. Lemmon

One of the things I love most about Arizona is that you can always get somewhere cooler. I lived in Tampa a few years back and quickly got bored of the unrelenting heat with no escape. Tucson, on ...

Hiking Hotspot: Tumamoc Hill in Tucson

Tumamoc Hill is a local Tucson hotspot for getting in a scenic workout close to the city. I found about this one quickly after moving here and it became one of my favorite hikes when I wanted to get ...

Hiking Hotspot: A Stunning Climb Up Doe Mountain in Sedona

Sedona is my favorite hiking destination. After living in neighboring Flagstaff for 2+ years, I have my favorites which offer big views for moderate effort. For the most spectacular 360 degree views ...

Hiking Hotspot: A Picturesque, Relaxing Stroll Along Marg’s Draw in Sedona

Since moving to Flagstaff (just a half hour outside of Sedona), Mike and I have been exploring all the incredible red rock trails. During the summer season when temps soar past 90 regularly, we aim ...

Hiking Hotspot: The Sugarloaf Summit Trail in Sedona, Arizona

Sedona is an oasis for outdoor and fitness lovers. More and more tourists are planning trips to the area to take in the beauty of the stunning ancient red rock formations. On the downside, this ...

Hiking Hotspot: The Teacup Trail in Sedona, Arizona

While living in Flagstaff, I had the opportunity to explore the beautiful red rock trails of Sedona nearly every weekend. I quickly found out that there are endless trails to choose amongst, no ...

Hiking Hotspot: The Jim Thompson Trail in Sedona

One of Sedona’s lesser known trails is the beautiful Jim Thompson trail. When I first moved to the region, I concentrated on most of the big tourist hikes like Devil’s Bridge, West Fork, ...

Hiking Hotspot: Los Liones Canyon in LA

The Southern California region is loaded with endless hiking opportunities. The rugged desert landscapes combined with some of the most magnificent coastal scenery in the country makes it one of the ...

Hiking Hotspot: Peaceful Creeks & Red Rock Views along Sedona’s Huckaby Trail

Sedona is home to dozens and dozens of wonderful trails, some extremely difficult uphill climbs only for advanced hikers like the A.B. Young Trail, and others short, flat treks like Fay & Wilson ...

Hiking Hotspot: A Quiet Nature Stroll Along Sedona’s Wilson Canyon Trail

Wilson Canyon is one of 5 hikes beginning near Midgley Bridge off of scenic Oak Creek Canyon drive (the iconic 14 mile road which connects Sedona to Flagstaff). It’s the easiest and shortest ...