Easy Hike in the Mountains w/ Water

Post by a » May 11 2007 6:26 am

I have a friend who's lived in AZ for 3 years but never seen anything outside the desert...

He's moving soon and I want to show him what AZ has to offer. We're hiking somewhere Sunday and I want to take him somewhere beautiful, with pines, and water... but a fairly easy hike that's within 2-3 hours of Phoenix... I need ideas ASAP! thanks!

joebartels · Post by **joebartels** » May 11 2007 6:53 am

You could do a partial Willow Valley

or definitely easy would be
Kinder Crossing

Nighthiker · Post by **Nighthiker** » May 11 2007 7:31 am

Horton Creek or See Canyon.

te_wa · Post by **te_wa** » May 11 2007 8:48 am

youre in Mesa so its easy to take the Beeline up to the Mazatzal divide (where the sign on road says Sycamore Creek) and drive to this trail. Its a nice little loop. FR 201 is doable with a pickup (or rental!)

djui5 · Post by **djui5** » Jun 06 2007 4:13 pm

You could try this, maybe not all the way to the falls right now, as it's hot, but that area is pretty:

http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=99

hikeaz · Post by **hikeaz** » Jun 06 2007 4:55 pm

Maybe the upper section(s) of Pine Creek...

chumley · Post by **chumley** » Jun 07 2007 8:10 am

Try Woods Canyon Trail around the lake. Easy access off Hwy 260, 2.5 hrs from Mesa. Pines, lake, and great views from atop the rim on the drive in/out. http://www.hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=154

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