49 trails · 370 trail miles · Best season: October – April (desert); May – October (mountains)
Arizona is a hiker's paradise with world-famous canyon landscapes, towering red rock spires in Sedona, and the iconic Grand Canyon. Desert trails demand early starts and ample water, while mountain trails offer cool-weather escapes.
Best Season
October – April (desert); May – October (mountains)
Terrain
Desert canyons, red rock formations, ponderosa forests
Top Trail: South Kaibab to Bright Angel
Arizona has 49 hiking trails covering 370 trail miles across 2 national parks and 38 state parks.
The best hiking season in Arizona is October – April (desert); May – October (mountains). The terrain includes desert canyons, red rock formations, ponderosa forests.
The top hiking destinations in Arizona include Grand Canyon National Park, Saguaro National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, Coconino National Forest.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Arizona include Arizona Trail (800 mi), Bright Angel Trail, Havasupai Falls Trail.
The highest-rated trail in Arizona is South Kaibab to Bright Angel. The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.