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.
We’ll be heading to Flagstaff for Oktoberfest (https://flagstaffoktoberfest.com/, $15/per-person) , then exploring the Lava River Cave before car camping overnight. The next day, we’ll hike Kendrick Peak (about 9 miles with roughly 2,700 feet of elevation gain) and then drive back to Tempe. Don’t forget to bring headlamps for the cave. CLICK TO SIGN UP❗️❗️ […]
This will be a strenuous 23 mile out and back hike. We will car camp the night before at an ancient volcanic lava field and then set out early the next day. The plan is to wake up at 5 and be at the trail head by 6am. It should take approximately 12.5 to 13 […]
We will be going to ALL FIVE Utah national parks on this amazing 1800-mile road trip!
This will be a 4 day 3 night car camping trip with 22 mile day hiking in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Yosemite National Park. There will be a group A and a group B for this trip. Group A will consist of moderate hiking and group B will be intense. Group A Day 1: […]
With Hurricane Priscilla on the way, it's looking like it's going to storm all weekend. Now this isn't good if you're trying to plan a kayaking trip, but this is good for storm chasing! We'll be setting off into the superstition mountains for a rainy day hike. Be prepared for the possibility of off-trail hiking […]
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 […]
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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Moderate Hike at Tom's Thumb
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. […]
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 […]
