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Loma and Canal Trails
Tempe, Arizona
0.8 miles N of Tempe, ArizonaMountain biking and hiking trails through Papago Park in Tempe ā the Loma Trail winds through hills to a small lake and playground, while the Canal Trail hugs the shady south canal.
Hike, Mountain Bike 3.0 mi
Huckaby Trail
Sedona, Arizona
0.7 miles E of Sedona, ArizonaA 3-mile Sedona trail through Arizona Sycamores and striking Red Rock formations ā crossing Oak Creek at the bottom where you can take a dip, with a boulder passage and optional mountain bike cruise on the other side.
Canoe, Hike, Mountain Bike 4.2 mi
Munds Wagon Trail
Sedona, Arizona
3.1 miles E of Sedona, ArizonaA gnarly, loose-rock mountain bike climb near Sedona with 1,700 feet of elevation gain over six miles, delivering increasingly jaw-dropping views the higher you ride.
Hike, Mountain Bike 1.1 mi
Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300
Phoenix, Arizona
7.0 miles NE of Phoenix, ArizonaA steep, jagged, internationally recognized 1-mile climb to a 360-degree view of the entire Phoenix metro area ā carved steps, two handrail sections, and water at the trailhead.
Hike 2.5 mi
Holbert Trail to Dobbins Lookout
Phoenix, Arizona
6.7 miles S of Phoenix, ArizonaSouth Mountain's Holbert Trail climbs challenging switchbacks to Dobbins Lookout, delivering sweeping city and TV-tower views from the rooftop of Phoenix's urban mountain park.
Hike 0.9 mi
Ruth Hamilton Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
7.7 miles NE of Phoenix, ArizonaThe Ruth Hamilton Trail (#8B) is a short, rocky climb in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve with big skyline views from a ridgeline bench.
Hike, Mountain Bike 3.1 mi
Goat Hill via Telegraph Pass Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
9.1 miles S of Phoenix, ArizonaGoat Hill via the Telegraph Pass Trail is a rocky South Mountain Park climb to a sweeping 360-degree view over Phoenix.
Hike 0.8 mi
Promontory Butte
Payson, Arizona
17.1 miles NE of Payson, ArizonaSpectacularly scenic views from the edge of the Mogollon Rim, reached via old forest roads ā a remote destination said to offer the best vantage over the forest below.
Hike
Rocky Bluff
Hot Springs, North Carolina
2.3 miles SW of Hot Springs, North CarolinaRocky Bluff is a tranquil mountain getaway in the Pisgah National Forest near Hot Springs, North Carolina, where a wooded campground sits beside the lovely Spring Creek just a few miles south of...
Camp, Hike, Swim 0.8 mi
Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
0.1 miles W of Chimney Rock, North CarolinaA waterfall inside Chimney Rock State Park operated as a private concession ā admission fee applies; see the park website for current pricing and details.
Hike, Swim
Sunburst
Canton, North Carolina
12.7 miles SW of Canton, North CarolinaSunburst is a refreshing mountain getaway along the West Fork of the Pigeon River in North Carolina's Pisgah National Forest, tucked into the high, forested country south of Canton and...
Swim
Verde Hot Springs
Camp Verde, Arizona
17.4 miles SE of Camp Verde, ArizonaNatural hot spring pools beside the Verde River ā the remnants of an old resort ā reached by wading upstream from a dispersed camping area with no amenities near Sedona.
Camp, Hike, Hot Springs 3.9 mi
Cave Creek Swimming Hole
Cave Creek, Arizona
10.8 miles NE of Cave Creek, ArizonaA refreshing desert swimming hole at the end of nearly four miles of Cave Creek Trail ā worth the cactus-country hike for the cool pool waiting in the shade.
Hike, Swim 0.2 mi
Mormons Crossing
Cornville, Arizona
2.4 miles NE of Cornville, ArizonaShaded swimming holes, gentle rapids, and a rope swing along Oak Creek ā an easy spot to cool off in Cornville.
Swim 2.2-2.3 mi
Richmond Hill
Asheville, North Carolina
2.7 miles NW of Asheville, North CarolinaAn 18-hole wooded disc golf course at Richmond Hill Park in Asheville spanning 6,093 feet ā hilly, challenging, and set in a 183-acre park with mountain biking, hiking, and birding.
Disc Golf, Hike, Mountain Bike 1.3 mi
Dreamy Draw Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
8.4 miles N of Phoenix, ArizonaA short desert loop through a Sonoran Desert wash with native plants, resident coyotes and rabbits, spring wildflowers, and Piestewa Peak views ā restrooms at the trailhead.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 4.6 mi
Perl Charles Memorial Trail (#1A)
Phoenix, Arizona
6.7 miles N of Phoenix, ArizonaA technical, skin-on-rocks singletrack loop in the Phoenix Mountain Preserves ā a 4.8-mile advanced loop with great Sonoran Desert views from the Dreamy Draw area.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 3.9 mi
Freedom Loop Trail (#302)
Phoenix, Arizona
6.9 miles NE of Phoenix, ArizonaA 3.8-mile loop around Piestewa Peak with great views of Phoenix and a quieter feel than the crowded summit route ā rocky but manageable, with saguaros all around.
Hike 3.4 mi
Alexander Mountain Bike Park
Alexander, North Carolina
1.4 miles N of Alexander, North CarolinaChallenging singletrack near Alexander with nice climbs, flowing sections, and a French Broad River view ā trail can get overgrown from light use.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 0.8-1.1 mi
Kiwanis Trail to Telegraph Pass Lookout
Phoenix, Arizona
7.4 miles S of Phoenix, ArizonaA short, beginner-friendly hike in South Mountain near Phoenix winding through a small canyon to Telegraph Pass ā best enjoyed at sunrise or just before sunset for near-constant shade.
Hike, Mountain Bike