Category Archives: Trip Logs

Solo – A Grand Canyon Story

Joe from Backcountry AZ takes you on a personal journey through the Grand Canyon. Follow Joe as he travels down the South Kaibab Trail and then out the Bright Angel Trail...taking in all the Grand Canyon has to offer along the way. Joe makes stops at Phantom Ranch and Indian Garden Campground, spends some time…
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Sandy’s Canyon Trail / Arizona Trail – Flagstaff

  Trail / Area: Sandy's Canyon Trail / Arizona Trail - Flagstaff, AZ Total Distance (round trip): 5 Miles (2.5 miles to cave feature at Fisher Point) Trail Difficulty: Easy Terrain: Mostly flat trail - a little rocky to start Water Availability: Bring your own Route Finding: Easy Time: 1.5 hours round trip Dogs: Allowed…
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Day Hike: Bright Angel Trail to Indian Garden

[huge_it_maps id="4"] [spacer] Trail: Bright Angel Trail - Grand Canyon National Park Length (approx): 9.6 miles (round trip to Indian Garden Campground and back) Difficulty: Moderate to Extremely Difficult (depending on turn-around point) Water: Every 1.5 miles* Elevation Loss & Gain (approx): 6,120 ft (3,060 ft in each direction) Route Finding: Easy Time: Minimum 4 Hours Recommended Gear: Hiking…
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Exploring Mount Baldy Arizona

[huge_it_maps id="1"]   Trail: Mount Baldy Loop Dates: June 2,3,4 2017 Length (approx): 16 miles (full loop) Difficulty: Moderate to Hard Water: In Abundance Elevation Gain (approx): 2200 ft to the "top" of Mount Baldy Route Finding: Easy Wildlife in Area: Bears, Grey Wolves, Coyotes and Elk are a possibility   "Oh hey, that's a…
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