Has anyone done this loop recently? http://hikearizona.com/decoder=213
If so is there reliable water and what is the condition of the trail?

Is the La Barge Lower Box loop a good trail to do at that time of year? And is there usually water present?

This is the hardest part about backpacking... finding a trail that fits your needs and style.

@John9L
are there any loops possible with the hells hole trail you suggested?

To clarify when i said 2-3 hours away I meant I am willing to travel 2-3 hours. Im open to something even within an hour of the valley. Thanks for all the suggestions so far

we are planning on going 2nd weekend of April. i wanted to do araviapa but there were no permits available for that weekend. as far as reavis ranch, i've done that multiple times and im looking for a change of scenery. I have been looking at the cabin loop up on the rim. How is the weather that time...

My buddy and I are looking for a good trail for a two night backpack with some water. Looking for it to be under twenty miles and would prefer a loop. We are both taking our girlfriends out for the first time and dont want to scare them away with something too strenuous or long. I have done some res...

boots and shoes, boots and shoes, i gotta have me more boots and shoes

I will probably have to drool over the photosets this time around haha... however, I'm on my way to bag mt Whitney this weekend so in the mean time you can drool over my upcoming photoset ;) Thanks for the advice.

What are some of the better trails to do an overnight with a hammock? Myself and a few friends have had a hammock for awhile but still have not had a chance to use them. obviously somewhere with a good amount of trees but i know there are a few people on here who are avid hammock users and just want...

does anyone have any suggestions as to where some nice flower fields are close to the phoenix area? i am already aware of the flowers at lost dutchman state park/ siphon draw area. my fiance wants to take our engagement photos in a wildflower field so if anyone has any good suggestions i would great...

thank you everyone!

thank you everyone for the suggestions. unfortuntly my horseback riding plans got ruined because of all the rain on saturday so I just got us a room at the buttes resort and we went to dinner and i asked her after dinner. She made me the happiest man in the world by say YES!!!

thanks again for the suggestions. my girl has been talking about horseback riding and i found a ranch called Foothills Ranch around Cottonwood that seems like it would be really fun and a cool way to propose. So im going to try to get that set up for this next weekend. Has anyone ever been to this r...

Thank you everyone. yes the cs was was pretty bad but the pepper spray was the worst pain ive ever experienced. I dont think I would like to hike to the spot for this one. if i have to i wouldnt want to hike to far. thank you for all the suggestions so far.

thank you! I will be a state CO. just got the pepper spray and cs gas yesterday. i gotta say it was definitly the worst day of my life

hey guys, im going to possibly be in tucson next friday for my correctional officer academy graduation and I want to propose to my girlfriend that night as well. I was thinking if finding a good place to take her to look at the stars or somewhere with an amazing view. any suggests in the tucson area...

wow guys thanks for all the replies already, I wasnt expecting to get many this quickly. Anyways, no im not always using my blackberry i just forgot my camera last trip i took. I'm usually using a fujifilm 12 megapixel but will probably be switching to a nikon coolpix 12 megapixel after christmas (I...

I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on how to take better pics with just a standard digital camera. what settings should i use for getting better color in my photos? how do i get better lighting? etc. Im not looking to become a pro photographer or anything just want to come home with s...

Does anyone know if there is water in first water creek? the last time I was there it was very full but that was like 2 years ago. I'm trying to find a quick overnight backpack to do close to the valley with a good water source.