This is a short, easy 1.6-mile round-trip hike in Tonto National Forest near Payson, with only 150 ft of elevation gain. The trail includes small stream crossings, forest, and rocky sections, leading to a waterfall and pool where we’ll stop to rest, snack, and swim for the majority of the afternoon. Sturdy footwear is recommended […]
Join us for our annual Arizona Outdoors Club kickoff trip! We’ll be heading out for a one-night camping trip near the Mogollon Rim (close to Young, AZ)—a beautiful spot to enjoy the cool pines, starry skies, and fresh mountain air. We’ll provide burgers, hot dogs, chips, and water for everyone, so just bring yourself, your […]
This is a super chill backpacking trip in the West Clear Creek Wilderness near Payson. The trail is only about 4–5 miles round-trip with barely any elevation gain, making it perfect for beginners. We’ll hike through meadows and pine forest, cross a few easy creek spots, and set up camp near the water. It’s a […]
A moderate 10.5 mile out and back hike through Coconino National Forest. Expect 1,509ft in elevation gain with lots of meadows, forests and nice views. This is a 2 day, 1 night trip. You should plan on bringing a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, plenty of water, snacks, as well as a good pair of […]
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 […]
