60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Phoenix Including Scottsdale, Glendale, and Mesa [Hardcover]

Its Time to Take a Hike in Beautiful Arizona!

The best way to experience Phoenix is by hiking it! Get outdoors with Arizona writer and hiking expert Charles Liu as he helps you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of the city. These selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, ancient ruins, and petroglyphs that renew your spirit and recharge your body.

Explore some of the countrys finest city-owned wilderness preserves: Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, South Mountain Park/Preserve, and Scottsdales McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Hike at 7,000 feet at Browns Peak, Mount Ord, and Mount Peeley. See Arizonas only Wild River Area at the Mazatzal Wilderness in Tonto National Forest. With Charles Liu as your guide, youll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of Phoenixs best hikes!

Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where youre going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing.

Whether youre a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area,60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Phoenixprovides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Phoenix and the surrounding communities.

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN OFFERS hikers a short but challenging climb to a panoramic view from its summit. The longer and easier Circumference Trail winds around Lookout Mountains base for a more leisurely hike.

DISTANCE & CONFIGURATION:1.1-mile out-and-back; add 2.6 miles for optional Circumference Trail loop
DIFFICULTY:Moderate for main hike; easy for optional loop
SCENERY:Lookout Mountain, city panorama, deselE