Arizona boasts many different climates and types of terrain. One can hike through saguaro and ocotillo in the Sonora Desert in the morning, and step through lush ferns beneath towering Ponderosa pines above the Mogollon Rim the same afternoon. It's a state you need never grow tired of.
We've provided links to some great Arizona hiking resources, as well as a list of guide books that can help you find your way through the Grand Canyon state.
HikeArizona.COM The most amazing resource for trail info in Arizona. Hundreds of hikers post their trip notes. Check it out!
Arizona Outdoor Travel Club AOTC is a Phoenix-based, non-profit Arizona hiking club that also organizes Phoenix biking, camping in Arizona, and 4X4 off-road trips. The club membership is open to all adults, single or married. Both family and individual memberships allow dependent children to participate in many of the activities.
2AZ.us: Arizona Hiking Trails Descriptions and maps for trails around Arizona, plus a separate section on urban trails in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Arizona Hiking Trails Over 80 trails with difficulties ranging from Easy to Extreme. Lots of good info.
Canine Hiking Club of Arizona What a fun group! This very active club stages hikes which range in difficulty for humans and their dogs. Their online calendar of events is always up to date, and they maintain a Yahoo! message board, too.
Grand Canyon Tour Company This Las Vegas-based touring company provides guided hiking tours to the Grand Canyon's North Rim, and to Red Rock Canyon in Nevada.
Arizona Outback Adventures Hiking and mountain biking tours guided by company with over a decade of experience. Outings range from 2-hour bike rentals to week-long vacations to destinations like the Grand Canyon, Havasupai, and the Sonoran Desert. They specialize in Arizona.
Arizona Paths Arizona Paths is the most complete all about Arizona site, with tourist and tourism information, statistics, weather and climate, maps, business directory listings, and history and culture.