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A good day hike that will kick our butts
Posted: Sep 17 2003 7:34 pm
by spirited
My husband and I will be in Phoenix in early November for a wedding, and are excited to do a long day hike one of the days we are there. We only make it out to AZ once or twice a year at most, so we want to make the most of it! Can anyone recommend a hike that wouldn't be too far of a drive from Phoenix? Maybe 1 or 2 hours away at most. We're looking for a trail with a difficulty level of 4 or 5. We loved the Colorado River trail at Havasupai, and thought West Fork was great too (not quite as strenuous but very scenic). Something with variety for our eyes and that will get our hearts pumping. I started looking through TrailDEX but I don't know what would be a good hike that time of the year. Thanks!
Posted: Sep 17 2003 8:50 pm
by Daryl
In November, anything in the superstitions would be perfect.
Hikes
Posted: Sep 18 2003 7:15 am
by desertgirl
http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=158
You might want to consider Mt.Wrightson. Its near Tuscon (about 2 hr drive) . Great hike -- Great workout! It might be a bit cold there by Nov...
Posted: Sep 18 2003 8:04 am
by Lizard
Posted: Sep 18 2003 8:26 am
by lobo41
Don't forget to look to the west of Phoenix. There are some great hikes in the White Tank Mountains. A combination of Goat Camp Trail and Willow Springs will give you an excellent workout and a variety of terrain.
It is a little longer drive to the trail head, but Quartz Mountain (also on the west side) is a great hike.
On the otherhand, if you go to the Superstitions as Daryl suggests, Flatiron will get your heart pumping and Reavis Falls is a nice hike.
Posted: Sep 18 2003 8:28 am
by Glitter
Six-Shooter trail in Globe is a very challenging but beautiful hike in the city of Globe. November will probably get you some fall colors as well. Happy hiking!
Six Shooter
Posted: Sep 18 2003 8:43 pm
by jw63
In response to Glitter's reply:
Six Shooter is a great hike! Did it on Sunday with Ksorensen and couldn't recommend it more.