With proper shoes, a good amount of water and comfortable clothes, these five hikes (listed from easiest to most challenging) ...

Rain totally transforms the landscapes surrounding these trails, coaxing out desert blooms, creating ephemeral waterfalls, ...

PHOENIX — With temperatures in Phoenix already reaching triple-digits twice in 2025, the city is being proactive by updating its Trail Heat Safety Program to keep hikers safe. A few major trails will ...

Summertime in Phoenix means taking extra precautions when outdoors, as temperatures can soar upwards of 110 degrees. This is especially true if you’re planning on going for a hike. In 2021, the Parks ...

PHOENIX — Echo Canyon, a popular Phoenix trail on Camelback Mountain, temporarily closed until further notice on Thursday due to safety concerns caused by the storms that moved through the Valley ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A hiker is in critical condition after being rescued from a Phoenix mountain hiking trail that’s currently closed due to dangerous heat. Technical rescue teams from the Phoenix ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Hiking Arizona’s mountains and trails is a favorite activity for many, even during the hot summer months. But it can be dangerous. In Phoenix, the city saw 68 mountain rescues ...

A family of 11 was rescued from a closed Phoenix hiking trail due to extreme heat June 29, 2025, prompting city officials to increase public awareness and enforcement of hiking safety regulations. The ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix has been closing some of its most popular trails during extreme heat for four years, but so far, no hikers rescued from the restricted trails have been cited. City ...

Echo Canyon Trail on Camelback Mountain remains closed due to unstable boulders and soil erosion caused by recent storms. Heavy rainfall this week is delaying repairs, as crews must wait for drier ...

A family of 11 was rescued from a closed Phoenix hiking trail due to extreme heat June 29, 2025, prompting city officials to increase public awareness and enforcement of hiking safety regulations. The ...