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These are the spookiest cemetery trails to hike this Halloween in Arizona
These are some of the best hikes to consider for some Halloween thrills.
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Report: Woman found dead near Craggy Wash, Lake Havasu
While trekking up a mountainside in Arizona, a group of hikers came upon the body of a missing woman on Friday, as confirmed by authorities and reported by Fox News. Approaching a mountain peak near Craggy Wash, located to the north of Lake Havasu City, the hikers discovered the unresponsive Read more…
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Proposed Reroute: Arizona National Scenic Trail to be Rerouted at Hay Meadow Trailhead to Gooseberry Springs Trailhead
Recreation planner Brady VanDragt in Coconino National Forest is moving on a proposal to reroute 18 miles of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. An upgrade to the Arizona National Scenic Trail The stated purpose of the reroute is to maximize scenic beauty and separate the trail from traffic in this Read more…
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Closure: Invasive species removal project closes El-Rio Research Area Nov. 20 – Mar. 1
The parking lot and research area at El-Rio in Estrella Mountain Regional Park will be closed 11/20/23 – 3/1/23.
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Closure: Parking area at Estrella Mountain closed through Nov. 14, this is how you can access the trails
Parking near the Estrella Mountain competitive track is closed through Nov. 14. The trails remain open and accessible, here’s how…
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AZT Closure: Section of Arizona Trail in Coconino National Forest closed for fire danger
The trail south of SR 87 is within the mandated closure expected to last through Dec. 1. AZT hikers may not continue south from Happy Jack to the Blue Ridge Segment.
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Restriction: Santa Catalina Mountains’ Rose Canyon Lake closes for two years to boaters and swimmers
Rose Canyon Lake continues is closure to boaters and swimmer but remains open for on-shore activities. Consider these five trails and a campground in the area.
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UPDATE: Apache-Sitgreaves trails near Vernon possibly affected by Mud Springs prescribed burn starting Oct. 25
UPDATE: The burn did not take place on 10/25 and could be postponed a few days. The prescribed burn will cover 1,829 acres of National Forest land about three miles south of Vernon, AZ. Access and use of these trails may be affected.
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Dreamy Draw is open with these new upgrades
After years of improvements, Dreamy Draw Recreation Area is open and better than ever. Expect easier trail access, parking, accessibility and more.
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The Phoenix Summit Challenge closes 2 trailheads and occupies 8 local trails on Nov. 4
The PSC23 will use these eight Phoenix trails on 11/4/23. They remain open to the public but expect trail traffic to be heavier than usual. Desert Vista and Piestewa Trailheads are closed to the public on event day.