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5 Hikes to Celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd)

The Valley of the Sun is actually a great place to get outside. The city of Phoenix and Maricopa County has several mountain parks, one of which—South Mountain—is the largest municipal park anywhere in the United States. All these parks have easy-access areas for casual visits as well as trails through more remote desert. What’s more, the metro area ends at the bounds of expansive National Forest lands and wilderness areas, where endless exploration awaits.

Here are 5 hikes to celebrate Earth Day

Yavapai Point: Hike to a viewpoint over the blue water of Lake Pleasant, with desert flowers, wildlife, and a swimming spot along the way.

PETS ALLOWED
Allowed with Restrictions
ELEVATION GAIN
449 ft
TRAIL TYPE
There-and-back
DISTANCE
3.10 mi (4.99 km)

Camelback Mountain: Take on the steep ridge of Cholla Trail or the cliff-side staircase of Echo Canyon to the top of Scottsdale’s local mountain.

PETS ALLOWED
Allowed
ELEVATION GAIN
1,300 ft
TRAIL TYPE
There-and-back
DISTANCE
3.00 mi (4.83 km)

Massacre Falls: Wander past mining ruins in a land with eerie history, and find a seasonal waterfall in the Superstition Wilderness.

PETS ALLOWED
Allowed
ELEVATION GAIN
1,125.00 ft (342.90 m)
TRAIL TYPE
There-and-back
DISTANCE
5.50 mi (8.85 km)
Piestewa Peak Summit Trail: short but very steep scramble to an unbeatable panorama over Central Phoenix.
PETS ALLOWED
Not Allowed
ELEVATION GAIN
1,208 ft
TRAIL TYPE
There-and-back
DISTANCE
2.26 mi (3.64 km)

Siphon Draw to the Flatiron: Long hike and steep scramble to the top of the photo-famous cliffs above Lost Dutchman State Park.

PETS ALLOWED
Allowed with Restrictions
ELEVATION GAIN
2,781.00 ft (847.65 m)
TRAIL TYPE
There-and-back
DISTANCE
6.00 mi (9.66 km)

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