Arizona Outdoors Club

Arizona Hot Springs Backpacking
2025-10-13 08:00 - 2025-10-14 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
This is a 6.7-mile round trip hike in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area leading through scenic desert slot canyons to the Arizona Hot Springs. We’ll camp overnight, swim in the springs, and maybe cliff jump into the Colorado river before hiking back the next morning. Make sure to bring swim trunks, food, plenty of water, hiking shoes, and camping gear.
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Sunrise Hike in the South Mountains: Fat Man's Pass and Natural Tunnel via Mormon Trail
2025-10-15 05:10 - 08:00 UTC
This will be a 3.5 mile sunrise loop hike in the South Mountains with 918ft in elevation gain. We will meet in the McDonald’s parking lot at 5:10am.
Make sure to wear good shoes, bring a flashlight and some water. Be prepared to see snakes.
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Climbmax Rock Climbing
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver)
Come check out the Climbmax climbing gym and take advantage of our $20 day pass with free gear rentals deal!

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Tom’s Thumb Hiking
2025-10-17 08:30 - 14:30 UTC
We’re going to be hiking Tom’s Thumb! Join us for this epic adventure!
🗺️ Location: Tom’s Thumb
🌄 Activity: Hiking
🏔️ Skill Level: Moderate
📌 Total Miles: 4
👥 Max People: 20
🗞️ Costs: Free
⛅ Weather: Clear, sunny
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Building @ Trader Joe’s parking lot
🧳 What to Bring: Water, snacks, proper hiking shoes
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Mogollon Rim: General Crook Connector Trail
2025-10-17 14:00 - 2025-10-19 11:00 UTC
Prepare for a challenging 24.9 mile out and back hike along the historic General Crook Connector Trail. Back in the day this route helped secure supply routes and travel through the wilderness of AZ. It is estimated the trail takes approximately 10.5 hours to complete.
This will be a 2.5 day, 2 night camping excursion. The plan is to camp the night before and set out early in the morning. After finishing the hike, we will camp for one more night and then return the following day.
You should plan on bringing a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, backpack, hat, layers, food, plenty of water and a good pair of boots.
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Fossil Creek and Bob Bear Trailhead (FULL)
2025-10-18 07:00 - 17:30 UTC
Hey guys! We’ll be hiking to Fossil Creek. It’s about an 8-mile round trip, so make sure to bring plenty of water and snacks. We’ll get to snorkel in the creek, swim, and explore the area, so pack a swimsuit, towel, and good hiking shoes. Don’t forget sunscreen and maybe a change of clothes for the ride back. Should be a fun adventure!
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Sunrise Peak Hiking
2025-10-22 05:10 - 08:30 UTC
Join us for a sunrise hike up Sunrise Peak!
🗺️ Location: Sunrise peak🌄 Activity: Hiking🏔️ Skill Level: Moderate📌 Total Miles: 3.8👥 Max People: 10🗞️ Costs: None⛅ Weather: High 82, low 65🧭 Meeting Place: McDonald’s parking lot🧳 What to Bring: Water, good hiking shoes, a flashlight, maybe a snack or two
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Coconino National Forest: Elden Lookout, Sunset and Hearts Trail Loop
2025-10-24 17:00 - 2025-10-25 20:00 UTC
This is a slightly strenuous 11.2 mile round trip on Mt. Elden with 2,657ft in elevation gain. The route has good views, ridgeline hiking, forests and meadows. Though it should be noted that there is some steep climbing to be expected for the first 3 miles and certain sections have limited shade.
The trip will be a 2 day, 1 night excursion. We will camp the night before and set off early in the morning. Prepare for about a 6 hour hike. Make sure to bring a tenet, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, hat, sunscreen, layers (jacket), food, plenty of water, a good pair of hiking boots and some ice spikes (depending on how the weather is on Mt. Elden closer to the trip).
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Boynton Canyon & Subway Cave Day Hike/Car Camping
2025-10-25 08:00 - 2025-10-26 12:00 UTC
We will be exploring Boynton Canyon and Subway Cave in Sedona! The Boynton Canyon trail near Sedona offers wonderful views of the canyon floor and the unique desert plants that thrive here, such as Arizona cypress and manzanita. It’s a place where you might see mule deer or hear the calls of canyon wrens. We’ll also be exploring the beautiful Subway Cave! We will be camping overnight in the area.
🗺️ Location: Boynton Canyon & Subway Cave
🌄 Activity: Day hike/car camping
🏔️ Skill Level: Easy
📌 Total Miles: ~5.5 miles
👥 Max People: 20
🗞️ Costs: ~$20 per car in gas; $5 per car for Red Rock parking pass
⛅ Weather: 60-80°F, Sunny
🧭 Meeting Place: Trader Joes on Rural and University
🧳 What to Bring: Camping gear (sleeping bag, pad, tent), hiking shoes, water, food, snacks, sun protection and warm clothes for night.
Signups will open at the end of the weekly meeting on October 1st!
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EDGE OF THE WORLD 🌎
2025-10-25 09:00 - 2025-10-26 19:00 UTC
We’ll be heading to Flagstaff on October 25 and driving up to one of the most scenic campsites in Arizona. The views from the top are incredible, especially at sunset, making the drive well worth it. We’ll spend the night camping there, and the following day we’ll hike Soldier Pass Trail (5 miles) in Sedona before heading back to Tempe. This trip is capped at 25 participants, as the campsite can’t accommodate a larger group.
Please note: the final stretch of road is about 20 miles of rocky, narrow terrain, so a high-clearance vehicle is highly recommended.

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A Mountain Night Hike
2025-10-28 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Old Main Fountain, 400 E Tyler Mall, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
We’ll be doing a quick, easy hike up A Mountain on Tuesday night! No hiking experience or equipment required! We will enjoy the beautiful view of the Tempe skyline at night and make some new friends! There’s no need for a driver or a huge time commitment on this trip since we’ll just be walking from campus.
We will be meeting at the fountain in front of Old Main and leaving by 7:30PM. We should reach the peak no later than 8:00PM. We will have a good amount of time to hang out and chat at the peak.
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Tonto National Forest: Four Peaks
2025-10-31 12:00 - 2025-11-01 20:00 UTC
This is a difficult 6.9 mile loop hike with 1,870ft in elevation gain and sections of trail considered class four scrambling. Be sure to prepare for at least 20 miles of off-roading along bumpy mountain roads.
This will be a 2 day, 1 night camping trip. We will arrive the day before and set up camp. Then we will head out early to summit before the afternoon weather starts to get bad. You should bring a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, a small pack, food, plenty of water and a good pair of boots.

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Antelope Creek Paddle Route Camping and Hiking
2025-10-31 17:00 - 2025-11-02 21:00 UTC
Join us for an epic 3 day 2 night camping, kayaking, and hiking trip outside of Page, Arizona. We’ll be paddling up Antelope Creek off the Colorado River.

Itinerary
Day 1 – Thursday, October 31
• 5:00 PM – Depart from Trader Joe’s
• Stop in Flagstaff for dinner
• 10:00 PM – Arrive at campsite and set up camp
Day 2 – Friday, November 1
• 8:00 AM – Drive to White Pocket for a 1.2-mile scenic hike
• 9:00 AM – Start hiking White Pocket (approximately 1-2 hours)
• 1:00 PM – Depart for Wire Pass Trailhead
• 2:00 PM – Begin 5.6-mile hike at Buckskin Overlook (approximately 2-3 hours) • Evening – Return to camp
Day 3 – Saturday, November 2
• 10:00 AM – Break camp and head to the kayak rental location
• 1-hour paddle through Antelope Creek with spectacular views
• 1-hour creek hiking exploration
• 9:00 PM – Arrive back at meeting point
Costs (Per Person)
• Gas (estimated): $30-40
• Parking fee: $6
• Kayak rental: $40–$60

Important Reminders
⚠️ 4×4 High-Clearance Vehicle REQUIRED – Roads to trailheads are super bumpy, rough and unmaintained; better to have experience on off-road driving
🌡️ Weather: Daytime highs around 60°F, nighttime lows around 40°F – it will be cold at night, so pack extra layers!
🧳 What to Bring: Camping gear (sleeping bag, pad, tent), hiking shoes, water, enough food, snacks, warm layers, waterproof clothes, Sun protection, kayak rentals, and a Drybag

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Diamond Point Rockhunting
2025-11-01 08:00 - 18:00 UTC
We’ll be heading to Diamond Point at the Mogollon Rim to search for rare quartz crystals! This trip is perfect for anyone eager to explore and dig in the mountains.
🗺️ Location: Mogollon Rim
🌄 Activity: Rockhunting/hounding
🏔️ Skill Level: Low
👥 Max People: 16
🗞️ Costs: Gas, food
⛅ Weather: 60s-70s
🧭 Meeting Place: Trader Joe’s parking lot near Tempe campus
🧳 What to Bring: Boots, gloves if you have them, water and lunch. Tools for digging if you have them.
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🎃 Halloween Haunted Canyon Backpacking 👻
2025-11-01 09:00 - 2025-11-02 17:00 UTC
Join us on Halloweekend for a trip to Haunted Canyon! We’ll be backpacking Haunted Canyon Trail to Toney Ranch and watching horror movies via projector at the campsite overnight! 😱 At the end of the trail, we’ll get to explore an abandoned historical cabin and ranch from the 1910’s. 🪦 If we’re lucky, we might get to see some of the fall colors along the trail too! 🍂 Don’t forget to wear a costume on the trail!!
This will be a moderately difficult trip, and your feet might get a bit wet if the creek is big enough. Make sure to bring backpacking gear, warm clothes, water, snacks, and a Halloween costume!
🌥️Weather – High 80s, low 40s. Bring sunscreen!
Sign-ups will open at the end of the meeting on October 15th!
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Forest Lakes Camping
2025-11-08 09:00 - 2025-11-09 18:00 UTC
This is a one-night camping trip at FR 171 Campground in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. We’ll set up camp, hang out by the fire, and enjoy the quiet pine forest with amazing canyon views along the Mogollon Rim. Bring a tent, sleeping bag, food, water, and warm clothes (it WILL be cold). It’s a simple, relaxing getaway perfect for a weekend in the woods.
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Wine Tasting 🍷 and Mount Lemmon
2025-11-08 09:30 - 2025-11-09 21:00 UTC
We’ll head south to Sonoita, famous for its beautiful vineyards and charming wine-tasting rooms. After sipping and savoring the local flavors, we’ll make our way up to Mount Lemmon, where we’ll car camp under the stars. The next morning, we’ll hike the mountain (8.4 miles , 2400 elevations) , known for its breathtaking views, and then drive back to Tempe.

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Flatiron via Siphon Draw Trail
2025-11-09 08:00 - 12:00 UTC
This is a strenuous 5.5 mile hike with 2,627ft in elevation and a good view. Prepare for an out and back day trip.
You should make sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks, lots of water and a good pair of shoes.
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"A Mountain" Night Hike
2025-11-11 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Old Main Fountain, 400 E Tyler Mall, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States

Sunrise Camelback via Cholla
2025-11-13 06:15 - 09:30 UTC
Join me on a quick sunrise hike of Camelback Mountain! Unfortunately, the Echo Canyon trail is closed from the crazy storms a few weeks ago, so instead we’ll be hiking via Cholla trail.
This is a steep 3-mile 1,300 ft. We will meet at McDonald’s on Rural at 6:15 and leave at 6:30 at the latest, so don’t sleep in! We should be back in Tempe before 9:30am.
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King's Canyon National Park
2025-11-13 16:00 - 2025-11-16 23:00 UTC
This will be a 3 night 4 day trip to King’s Canyon National Park. The mountains we will be hiking surround Mt. Whitney, so we will scope out conditions for a future winter Whitney ascent. This will be a difficult trip. Also, be prepared to wake up early to avoid bad weather conditions!
Day 1 (Thursday): Depart from McDonald’s parking lot at 4pm
Day 2 (Friday): We will hike the Kearsarge Pass Trail to the Kearsarge Lakes as a “warmup” hike for Day 3. This is a 12.4 mile route with 3,490ft in elevation gain. This is the perfect spot for a polar plunge, so bring a swimsuit if you want to do that.
Day 3 (Saturday): We will hike the Bubbs Creek trail. This is a 24.7 mile route with 4,760ft in elevation gain.
Day 4 (Sunday): Return to campus/ drop off
You should bring: Camping gear (sleeping bag, pad, tent), hiking shoes, water, food, snacks, sun protection, rain protection, backpack, personal hygiene items (tooth brush, Advil, first aid, etc. ), hiking shoes, ice spikes, ice ax??, flash light/ headlamp and warm clothes for camping (it will be cold at night). *There might be the possibility of splitting an air bnb…we will have a meeting later on to decide this once a number of people have signed up for the trip.
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Weatherford Trail to Humphreys Peak (Prerequisite for Whitney)
2025-11-14 18:00 - 2025-11-16 12:00 UTC
Proceed cautiously on this 23.0-mile out-and-back trail near Flagstaff, Arizona. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 5 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers.
Only people who summit the peak will be allowed to sign up for Mount Whitney (20 nov – 23 nov).
Micro Spikes recommended
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Colorado 14ers
2025-11-20 15:30 - 2025-11-23 22:00 UTC
Colorado trip: (20-23)
Thu (3:30pm): Drive to Farmington, NM
Friday: Drive to trailhead hike Wetterhorn (14,021 ft) 7.5mi 3,000ft
Sat: Hike Uncompahgre Peak (14,309 ft) 15mi 5,000ft
Sun: Drive back to Tempe
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The Grim Reaper's Keep
2025-11-20 16:00 - 2025-11-23 23:00 UTC
We will depart on Thursday at 4pm and will get back to campus by Sunday 11pm. This trip will be a combination of hiking and trail running.
Group A: Moderate
Day 1
This group will follow Group B’s itinerary for Saturday, but will turn back after a certain point.
Day 2
On Sunday this group will hike Mount Perry via Dante’s Ridge (8.8 miles, 2,000ft elevation gain).
Day 3
Before leaving we will visit the salt flats in Badwater Basin.
Group B: Difficult
Day 1
On Friday, we will hike the Telescope Peak Trail (12.2 miles, 3,250ft elevation gain) and then will run 4-6 miles.
Day 2
Then on Saturday, we will hike the Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop, which will be 30.5 miles long (4,370ft elevation gain).
Day 3
Before leaving we will visit the salt flats in Badwater Basin.
You should bring: a scarf or facial covering for dust storms, sunglasses, sunscreen, a tent, a sleeping bag, a sleeping mat, personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, Advil, baby wipes, etc.), layers (it will be cold!), a battery pack for charging your phone, flashlight/ head lamp, plenty of food and water and a good pair of boots.
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WINTER WHITNEY (postponed due to snowstorm)
2025-11-20 17:00 - 2025-11-23 12:00 UTC
This is a strenuous out-and-back trail to the summit of Mt. Whitney (14,500ft), the highest point in the contiguous United States.

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(22 mi Length, 6,663 ft Elevation gain, 13.5–14.5 hr Estimated time)

Canyon Lake Hiking and BBQ
2025-11-22 10:00 - 19:00 UTC
Come enjoy a fun and relaxing day with us! We’re taking an easy, scenic hike on the Boulder Canyon Trail and then heading to the beach. We’ll have plenty of time to swim, play games, and enjoy a delicious barbeque. It’s the perfect, low-stress day to just hang out and have fun.
🗺️ Location: Canyon Lake
🌄 Activity: Hiking and BBQ
🏔️ Skill Level: Low
📌 Total Miles: 5
👥 Max People: 25
🗞️ Costs: Gas and BBQ
⛅ Weather: 70s
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Building in Trader Joe’s Lot
🧳 What to Bring: Hiking Shoes, Water, Snacks, Sun Protection
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A Weekend Ski Trip to Snowbowl
2025-12-04 16:00 - 2025-12-07 23:00 UTC
We will head up to Flagstaff, AZ for a weekend of skiing at Snowbowl. Instead of camping, we are going to split an air bnb. We will head up to Snowbowl the first night and then will ski Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Then we will return to campus by 11pm.
You should bring: ski/ snow board gear (unless u want to rent), snow clothes (snow pants, jacket, gloves, etc.), clothes, food and maybe some back up water.
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Battleship Mountain
2025-12-06 08:00 - 18:00 UTC
Join me for a break from studying with a difficult day hike in the Superstitions. Battleship is a distinctive looking mountain, if you squint hard enuph, it kinda looks like a battleship! This is one of my favorite hikes in the Superstitions. We will get great views of Weaver’s Needle and Canyon Lake with fun and easy scrambling to get there.
This is an 11.3mi +1,847ft hike with class 3 scrambling at the end. All Trails Link

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Devil's Bridge Hike
2025-12-13 10:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join us on a fun trip to one of the most famous spots in Arizona! An amazing natural wonder, Devil’s Bridge is located near Sedona in Arizona’s beautiful Red Rock country. This trail takes you to a giant, natural sandstone arch – a great reward after a fun hike.
🗺️ Location: Sedona – Devil’s Bridge Trail🌄 Activity: hiking🏔️ Skill Level: Moderate📌 Total Miles: 3.9👥 Max People: 15🗞️ Costs: gas⛅ Weather: High 54F, Low 34F🧭 Meeting Place: McDonald’s on Rural and Apache🧳 What to Bring: a good pair of hiking shoes, Water, Snacks, enough clothes
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