Good Hikes Near Carefree - The Boulders Resort

TomMatch · Post by **TomMatch** » Apr 01 2005 11:22 am

Hi HAZers!

I'm going to be staying at The Boulders in Carefree/North Scottsdale for a few days starting 4/8. Can anyone recommend good hikes nearby? The group's hiking expertise varies from very experienced to beginner so we'd like to be somewhat accomodating to both ends. We're also not averse to doing some driving but would like to keep that <1 hour.

Thanks!

Matchman
Minneapolis, MN

hazard · Post by **hazard** » Apr 01 2005 3:04 pm

There are hundreds of hikes within a hour, search this site, its one of the best sources around.

Some close by hikes are:
Spur Cross (Tortunga Loop)
Go John Trail
Seven Springs
pinnacle Peak
Camelback Mountain (Echo Trail)
South Mountain (Many Trails)

You can be in the superstitions in 30-45 minutes, this is a must do if you have time. There are any number of trails but my favorite is the Flat Iron NOTE: this is a steep hike, you'll need to be in decent shape if you'd like to be able to walk the next day. There are many easier hikes in the area such as First Water, hieroglyphics Trail, or Peralta.

joebartels · Post by **joebartels** » Apr 01 2005 8:15 pm

hazard pretty much nailed it

here's 15 nearby
http://hikearizona.com/nearBY.php?LAT=3 ... 2471776523

judging by the amount of photos posted, the skunk loop one is the ticket

Personally, if I could only do one hike it would be Echo Canyon Trail on Camelback as long as it's on a weekday.

te_wa · Post by **te_wa** » Apr 01 2005 9:03 pm

i would say the cave creek trail near seven springs just outside cave creek is a great hike, also try laBarge canyon via the boulder canyon trail near canyon lake, or the agua fria river or even algonquin to poland creek. there are also the verde river trail and some others that start near sheep's crossing at the verde river. There is a great hike near the boulders resort called black mountain, however I cannot find info on a trailhead. ( it may be extinct ? )

fairweather8588 · Post by **fairweather8588** » Apr 01 2005 10:08 pm

I second mike's suggestion about Cave Creek, I'm sure the wildflowers should be comming in soon up there.

hazard · Post by **hazard** » Apr 04 2005 3:28 pm

I was on the Cave Creek trail on Sunday, there's some color but not much, however I would try to make it out there.

Good Hikes Near Carefree - The Boulders Resort

Good Hikes Near Carefree - The Boulders Resort

Cave creek