Join me on a trip to Arizona's most secluded swimming hole! Although it's just a 3.5-mile (7-mile RT) hike to the falls, it's quite the adventure to get down to the swimming hole. With a 2,000ft drop over 1.8 short miles, it's a very steep hike to get up and down into the canyon. When […]
This is a 5.8 mile out and back night hike that should take around 2.5-3 hours to complete. The route has 856ft in elevation gain and some interesting overlooks of the city lights. We will meet in the Trader Joe's parking lot at 7pm and should make it back around 10 or 11pm the same […]
This hike is designed to prepare for a 44 mile backpacking trip through the Grand Canyon. It will be difficult in two ways. 1. We will meet outside of Trader Joe's at 4:50 am in the morning and will leave by 5:00. 2. Despite the fact that this is a short hike, the elevation gain […]
Join us for an unforgettable two-night camping trip hosted in collaboration between Arizona Outdoors Club and Nature at ASU! This trip is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow students, explore Arizona’s beautiful outdoors, and learn about local ecosystems in a fun, relaxed environment. This trip is open to students of all experience levels—whether you’re […]
This hike is designed to prepare for a 44 mile backpacking trip through the Grand Canyon. It will be difficult in two ways. 1. We will meet outside of Trader Joe’s at 4:50 am in the morning and will leave by 5:00. 2. Despite the fact that this is a short hike, the elevation gain is significant. The […]
Come see the Aspen trees in their fall colors on a challenging hike to Arizona's tallest mountain! We'll be doing a loop to the top and back, camping a night at Fremont Saddle. Day 1: 8.4mi +3,400ft Day 2: 13.6mi +2,100ft
We will be taking a day trip up to Flagstaff to hike the Gold Digger Trail to Two Spot Trail Loop on Saturday the 27th. The trail follows alongside Rogers Lake Nature Area which provides incredible views out to what I believe is Kachina Peak. It then wraps through some of the forest alongside Woody […]
This is a moderate 7-mile round-trip hike on Bell Trail near Camp Verde with about 500 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows the canyon and ends at “The Crack,” a swimming hole along Wet Beaver Creek. We’ll stop here to snack, swim, and possibly cliff jump before heading back. Please bring good footwear and […]
This is a strenuous 2 mile out and back night hike with 1,145ft in elevation. It is close to the Phoenix metropolitan area, so there should be some good views of the city. We will meet in the Trader Joe's Parking lot at 7pm and should make it back by around 11pm. You should bring a […]
Challenge yourself on a difficult 4.9-mile hike to the summit of Brown’s Peak, the highest of the Four Peaks, with stunning views and sunny weather (75–98°). Spots are limited to 10 hikers—don't miss this epic adventure!
This is a moderate level 7.5 mile hike in Sedona. The path passes along one of the four vortexes in the area, this one is known as the Cathedral Rock Vortex. There is a calm river on the route, so if you want to go swimming, remember to bring some swim gear. This trip will […]
Looking for a rewarding desert adventure close to Phoenix? We will be hiking the Quartz Peak Trail! It’s rated as challenging, with sustained climbs and rugged terrain, but hikers are rewarded with amazing views of the valley and a unique summit studded with glinting quartz.
