In response to jaybird's reply: I am backpacking Aravaipa May 19 to 21. I was there last May and it was a paradise to me. I took some pictures of Cottonwoods that must have been 5 feet in diameter. Hard to believe they are gone. I plan on posting some before and after photos early June. I have to c...

In response to jaybird's reply: Thanks Jaybird! Great recommendations. Paria Canyon looks awesome. Hell's gate looks good and is close to some other areas I am thinking about. I'll be posting my my May trip photos in early June and hope that I'll have some things of interest to share on HAZ (great ...

I am visiting Arizona last week of May. Looking for a couple 1 or 2 night backpack trips. I don't mind something challenging, but worth the effort. Looking for an area where I can find water. I will be going to Aravaipa for 3 days, then meeting my stepdaughter for another 5 days. Have been studying ...