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Explore Arizona Outdoors

Arizona offers 1615 trails, 260 parks, and 2199 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 317 easy, 672 moderate, 367 difficult, and 259 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 856 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 155177 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Grand Canyon National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, and Saguaro National Park. Among the trails hikers return to: Arizona National Scenic Trail, Bartlett to Horseshoe to Seven Springs Drive OHV Trail, and Petroglyphs OHV Trail.

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Find a weekend basecamp

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Featured Trails in Arizona

Hand-picked routes to start your trip planning.

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Parks Worth Exploring

From iconic public lands to lesser-known local favorites.

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Campgrounds in Arizona

Easy-to-compare options for tent, RV, and cabin stays.

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More Popular Trails

Strong options people open most often when researching Arizona.

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Start Planning Arizona in 10 Minutes

Use this page as your launch point, then dive deeper with focused lists and details. We index 3,340 verified outdoor options across the state.

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