Relaxed hiking in America’s prickly outback

This park is full of easy hikes is the perfect introduction to true, nearly untouched Arizona wilderness. The winding trails of relatively short local flora give views of sheer cliff-faces in the distance, adorned with their own decorative bushes and desert vegetation. Of course, being in southern Arizona, the scenery wouldn’t be complete without a few towering Saguaro cacti completing the views.

Weekly events and guided tours make the park accessible for everyone, but at 7$ per vehicle, it’s also very easy to show up and start walking around. We even found a nice cool stream off to the side of the parking area, giving us a little refresh after working up a sweat on the trails. Blue skies and easy trails make this also a kid and dog-friendly place to visit. Overall on the “easier” side of a state park, and can be enjoyed in half a day or even less.