7 Easy Summer Hikes In Arizona That Will Give You All The Views
Going on a hike that rewards you with breathtaking views is one of our favorite outdoor activities. We don't necessarily want to spend all day hiking but we still want all the scenery. These easy Arizona hikes are perfect if you want a quick walk and an amazing view.
You won't need to sweat it out to check out these beautiful trails. Most of them range between one and four miles without too much elevation. You'll still want to pack proper shoes, rocks can be tricky to navigate even if it's just for a short distance!
Baldwin Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 2.5 miles roundtrip
Address: Sedona, AZ
Why You Need To Go: This trail gives you views of the red rocks (especially Cathedral Rock) without feeling like a huge backpacking trip!
Treasure Loop Trail
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Length: 2.4 miles roundtrip
Address: Lost Dutchman State Park, AZ
Why You Need To Go: You'll see lots of wildflowers on this trail at the base of the flatirons.
Wildcat Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 3.2 miles roundtrip
Address: Monument Valley, AZ
Why You Need To Go: Take in the awe-inspiring rock formations along the way.
Sabino Lake Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 3.6 miles roundtrip
Address: Coronado National Forest, Tucson, AZ
Why You Need To Go: This trail has a huge waterfall after rainfall!
Boynton Vista Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 1-mile roundtrip
Address: Sedona, AZ
Why You Need To Go: This quick hike is the easiest way to experience one of Sedona's famous vortexes.
Sugarloaf Loop
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Length: 1.6 miles roundtrip
Address: Sedona, AZ
Why You Need To Go: This easy summit gives you panoramic views of Sedona from the top.
Fay Canyon Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 2.2 miles roundtrip
Address: Sedona, AZ
Why You Need To Go: This stunning path leads you through the red rocks, there's a super cool natural arch overhead at one point.
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