AZ West Valley Kiosk
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.
AZ West Valley Kiosk
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…
AZ National Forests Kiosk
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.
AZ National Forests Kiosk
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.
Phoenix Kiosk
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.
Phoenix Kiosk
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.
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Feeling fall in Arizona: The best hiking for Autumn leaf peeping
Taking in the autumn colors might not be what you think of when you plan in Arizona hike. But this list of fall-time hikes might just make you change your mind!
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Fall hiking in Arizona: These are the best trails in the Valley
It’s fall in Arizona and that means coming out from summertime hiding and exploring your favorite trails. These are the best ones to enjoy as the temperatures drop.