8 Arizona Hikes That You Have To Add To Your Winter Bucket List
The weather outside is delightful.
The best part about going on adventures in the desert is that you can avoid the dreary, wintry weather. If you're looking to add some Arizona winter hikes, then you've come to the right place. From secret hideouts to gorgeous red rock views, these are some of the best places to visit this season.
Grab your camera and get ready for an awesome adventure.
Bell Rock Pathway Trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: Approx. 4-miles roundtrip
Address: Bell Rock Trail, Arizona
Why You Need To Go: This trail is open year-round and you'll get amazing views of Bell Rock along the way.
Wave Cave Trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: Approx. 3-miles roundtrip
Address: Lost Goldmine Trail, Gold Canyon, Arizona
Why You Need To Go: You can go on an early morning hike and get picturesque views at the end.
Pima Canyon Trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: Approx. 4-miles roundtrip
Address: Tucson, Arizona
Why You Need To Go: A sunset hike here will be spectacular. Plus, it's only a short adventure.
Bear Mountain Trail
Difficulty: Difficult
Length: Approx. 5-miles roundtrip
Address: Bear Mountain Trail/Oski approach, Sedona, Arizona
Why You Need To Go: The scenery from the top will be worth the sweat.
Solider's Pass Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Length: Approx. 2.5-miles roundtrip
Address: Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Arizona
Why You Need To Go: This hike is easy, dog-friendly and has amazing views along the way.
Robbers Roost Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Length: Approx. 2.5-miles roundtrip
Address: Village of Oak Creek, Arizona
Why You Need To Go: This cave is the perfect hideout. It's said to be a lookout spot for robbers back in the day.
Lava River Cave
Difficulty: Easy
Length: Approx. 2-miles roundtrip
Address: 71B Forest Rd, Flagstaff, Arizona
Why You Need To Go: This hike will take you through a lava tube. Enough said.
Moonlight Trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: Approx. 1.5-miles roundtrip
Address: 6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, Arizona
Why You Need To Go: Only an hour away from Phoenix, this park is filled with many trails ranging from easy to difficult.
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