Finding Hawes Trail on Mesa’s Usery Mountain is sort of like going to a speakeasy; someone has to tell you just where to park and exactly where the entrance is because there aren’t any signs. Hawes ...

Hiking blogger Mare Czinar likes nothing better than to hit the trail. You can find more of her news and recommendations at arizonahiking.blogspot.com. The second year of Wag & Walk dog-adoption hikes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With its big bends, sharp declines, tight edges and hairpin turns, the Twisted Sister Trail embraces its bike-borne heritage. The ...

In terms of sensory overload, the Pass Mountain Trail works sort of like an old-style 5-disc CD changer to deliver a cycle of ever-changing delights that, once engaged, just keeps on spinning. The 7.5 ...

If you are a hiker, you have probably spent far too many hours driving to find a great trail. But did you know that some of the best hiking in the state can be found right in our backyard in Mesa?

The Salt River Recreation Area north of Mesa is a well-known destination for kayaking, tubing, fishing and picnicking. There are some hiking trails near the water, but riverside commotion, noisy ...