This is a scenic, moderate 5-mile round-trip hike along Butcher Jones Trail at Saguaro Lake in Tonto National Forest. The trail follows the shoreline with desert views, rocky sections, and overlooks of the lake, leading to hidden coves where we can stop to swim, relax, and snack. There are also some cliff jumping spots along […]
Full Weekend Itinerary: June 18 @ 9:00 am – June 23 This trip will be a 6-day road trip and camping trip from Phoenix to Yosemite National Park, built around waterfalls, granite cliffs, Yosemite Valley views, rivers, meadows, and some of the most iconic hikes in the park. Days 1 and 6 will mainly be […]
We’ll leave Friday afternoon and arrive at Crystal Forest Campground in the evening. After setting up camp and getting settled, we’ll relax for the night and prepare for a full day of exploring on Saturday. Saturday will be dedicated to seeing the best of Petrified Forest National Park. We’ll start the morning with a hike […]
Join me for a raft camping (raftpacking? packrafting?) trip on the Apache Lake, one dam up from Canyon Lake in the Superstitions
READ BEFORE SIGNING UP: This trip will be a 5-day / 4-night backpacking trip on the Trans-Catalina Trail, a roughly 38-mile route across Catalina Island. We’d be hiking across the island and camping 4 nights along the way. This will be a little more expensive than a normal camping trip since campsites are around $38 […]
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Escape the ordinary with a three-day adventure from Tempe to the stunning shores of Lone Rock Beach, where you'll camp under the stars and wake up to panoramic lake views. Experience the magic of Lake Powell as you kayak through the glowing walls of Antelope Canyon and witness a breathtaking sunset from the heights of Horseshoe Bend. This budget-friendly desert getaway packs in primitive beach camping, iconic slot canyon hikes, and authentic Navajo tacos for an unforgettable road trip experience.
Join us for a full-day sport climbing trip to one of Sedona’s best beginner-friendly crags! We’ll spend the day climbing high-quality sandstone sport routes ranging primarily from 5.6–5.8, with a few harder/longer multi-pitch options available for experienced climbers. This trip is intended for climbers who already have experience sport climbing. While the grades are beginner-friendly, […]
We will be doing our annual Salt River Tubing trip, this is a great first trip and a perfect chance to meet people. I would highly recommend going on this trip as it is very casual and relaxing. Important Info: Glass bottles and marshmallows are banned on the river so please do not bring glass […]
Hello everyone! I will be leading a chill easy-to-moderate 5.2 mile hike with 652ft of elevation gain. The hike starts at a lake and goes through the nearby forest. There is a $3 parking fee per car at the trailhead. This will be a great chance to make new friends in the club and get a feel for AOC - all members are welcome to join! Afterwards, anyone who is interested can stay to play volleyball at the local court. So excited!
Everyone's heard of the iconic Arizona landmark Horseshoe Bend, but have you ever kayaked through it? Join me on an epic adventure up/down the Colorado River to see the iconic Arizona landmark from a new point of view! Afterwards well head up to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and do a one night backpacking trip.
NEW MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE, This is a great trip to make new friends in the club and to find out what camping with the Arizona Outdoors Club is like. This will be a chill first trip focused on getting people comfortable with camping and to most importantly make friends. 🗺️ Location: Stoneman Lake 🌄 Activity: […]
