Lost Dog Wash to Ringtail Loop Trail
The Lost Dog Wash – Ringtail Loop trail is a nearly three mile loop that can be used for a 1-hour …
The Early Rise Hiker Archive
Why Hike? Top Reasons to Get off the Treadmill and onto the Trail
If your workout involves a lot of staring at a television screen while walking on a belt, it may be time …
Picacho Peak State Park: Sunset Trail to the Peak
Picacho Peak State Park is relatively small at 3,747 acres, but it contains the iconic Picacho Peak, a lone craggy southwestern …
Sunrise Trail
Hiking the Trail There are several variations on this trail theme, and in this blog post I have described five ways to slice …
Sunrise to Andrews Kinsey and Optional Western Loop Trail
This hike is a wonderful way to see the interior of the southern part of McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and it …
Gateway Loop Trail
Hiking the Trail The Gateway Loop is Gateway’s namesake trail, and it provides a moderately challenging hike which gives the …
Staying Safe on a Desert Hike (You’re Doing it Wrong)
Hiking in a desert landscape with its sweeping, wide open views, iconic rock formations and unique foliage is an experience …
In National Parks, Zion
Zion National Park West Rim Trail
Hiking the Trail Hiking the West Rim Trail is a fantastic way to see much of the variety of …