Follow the footsteps that Native Americans and hopeful prospectors took over 100 years ago. The Apache Trail features miles of spectacular desert wilderness and scenic beauty on your drive to Tortilla Flat Saloon. The famous authentic stagecoach stop is nestled in the Superstition Mountain Wilderness.


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The Hieroglyphics Trail in the Superstition Mountains has unique offerings. The canyon at the end of the trail contains petroglyphs, which are images that have been carved into rock. These petroglyphs are believed to have been created by the Hohokam who resided in the area around 1,500 years ago. This trail is 2.9 miles out and back and rated as easy.

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The Wind Cave Trail is a central focal point inside the 3,600-acre park offering sweeping views of the city and the Downtown Phoenix skyline. Hikers heading to the top will appreciate the switchbacks that help reduce the labor-intensive climb. Giant boulders throughout the 1.5 mile climb serve as resting stops and platforms for taking it all in. Before heading out on your hike, make sure to check in at the Usery Mountain Nature Center to earn your points.

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Lost Dutchman State Park is located on the Apache Trail, State Route 88, East of Apache Junction. The park provides views and access to the most scenic portions of the legendary Superstition Mountains and is home to many flowering plants. Take a walk through the park to view your fair share of poppies, fiddle necks, brittlebrush, bluebell, and dozens more!

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The iconic 200-mile Salt River provides much of the water supply for Greater Phoenix, thanks to canals, pipelines, and reservoirs. When we all do our part, we keep wildlife strong and ensure everyone is welcomed to enjoy these remarkable places together. This is a perfect area to do your part and help clean up our desert shoreline.

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The Lower Salt River flows year-round and is one of the most scenic settings in Arizona with abundant Arizona Upland Sonoran Desert vegetation and wildlife. The sandy shoreline of Phon D Sutton Recreational Area offers convenient parking and walk-up access making it an ideal stop for SUP, fishing, rafting, and SUP lovers.

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At Saguaro Lake Ranch, the riding stables provide guided horse trail rides through the Sonoran Desert in the majestic Goldfield Mountain range. These trails take you on saguaro cactus-studded ridges, across and along the Lower Salt River, into dry arroyos, and up the creosote-covered hills that overlook Saguaro Lake.

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Take a ride on the daring and dynamic Superstition Zipline, and soar above the Goldfield Ghost Town. For over 115 years, this charming mining town has welcomed travelers from all over the world to discover the history of this authentic gold mining town.
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The early bird catches the best sunrise. For early risers, there are so many spots in Mesa and its surrounding areas to enjoy the first light of day. Nature lovers can head to the Usery Mountain Vista Trail for the best views of daylight breaking. A walk along nature's creations offer up the best opportunity to soak up the early morning sun.

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Every visitor to the Southwest needs to plan at least one day chasing daylight to capture an iconic Arizona sunset. For those wanting the perfect setting while enjoying a delicious picnic, they will need to head for the Lower Salt River Water Users Recreation Site.

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Complete your visit at Canyon Lake with a “Mark Twain” voyage aboard the Dolly Steamboat, a replica of a sternwheeler paddleboat. Cruise the lakes' secluded inner waterways and photograph desert bighorn sheep and other wildlife. The 90-minute nature cruise or twilight dinner cruise is the perfect complement to the Apache Trail experience.

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Canyon Lake is known for wonderful shorelines along the red rock cliffs. Boaters wanting scenery and seclusion should try the east end of the lake, where it winds through steep canyon walls. If you get lucky, there are occasional sightings of Big Horn sheep, as well as other wildlife.

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Saguaro Lake is set in the Sonoran Desert and is rimmed with canyon walls. As the name implies, the shores of the lake are studded with majestic Saguaro cacti.


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Located just south of the Maricopa/Pinal County line near the Town of Queen Creek, the San Tan Mountain Regional Park has been used for decades for various recreation activities such as hiking, equestrian riding, and wildlife photography. The park is rich with unique historical, cultural, and biological resources.

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Coon Bluff is the best general birding site along the 13-mile stretch of the Lower Salt River. Adjacent to the lower portion of the Salt River, a stand of mesquite provides welcome shade. This area is often frequented by Cooper’s Hawk, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Vermilion Flycatcher, and Phainopepla.

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There are many choices for off-roading adventures. Enjoy a thrilling afternoon exploring the desert landscape. Explore spots like Butcher Jones, Bulldog Canyon, Four Peaks, and Montana Mountain.

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The American West is alive and well at Fort McDowell Adventures. The Yavapai Nation hosts these adventure tours in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Exclusive and uncrowded, nature is perfectly preserved on the sanctuary of the Yavapai Nation land. Blue skies, the Verde River and Wild creatures combine to create an oasis of adventure in the Sonoran Desert.

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The Hawes Trail Network provides an intermediate ride in northeast Mesa that is known for its exciting twists, turns, and big views. Developed by mountain bikers, these trails offer some excellent singletrack fun without much steep, strenuous climbing. This is an excellent morning ride for cross-country style riders looking for a less rocky trail to cruise around on.


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Before sunrise and after sunset, along the waters of the Tonto National Forest and into the adjacent Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation, visitors to Mesa, Arizona have a pretty good chance at catching a glimpse of Arizona's wild horse population. There are as many as 500 of these magnificent animals roaming the water's edge on the Lower Salt River and the shoreline around Saguaro Lake. Discover More: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfXMSnzpU5Y/

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Desert Trails Park is 35 acres and includes a series of hiking and biking trails, a pump track, a kids’ skills track and two ramadas. The trails consist of a ¾-mile perimeter trail for hiking and non-motorized bike use. These trails go up to the top of the hill for hikers and non-motorized bikers.

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This one mile loop is perfect for all ages and skill levels! Although the paths are not paved, the trail is barrier-free so your hike will be wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly! This trail offers amazing views of the Sonoran Desert, perfect for you to learn more about the unique desert flora and explore views of saguaros, chollas, and palo verde trees on your stroll through the trail.


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