Arizona hikes
Hikes around Phoenix, from the quick climb up Lookout Mountain in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve to the long scramble up Flatiron via Siphon Draw in the Superstitions. Flatiron starts in Lost Dutchman State Park, which charges an entry fee. Either way, start early and bring more water than you think you need.
Lookout Mountain Preserve
Lookout Mountain in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve: a short, steep local hike with cacti, saguaros, and a full view of the Valley under a cloudy sky.
Flatiron via Siphon Draw
Flatiron via Siphon Draw in the Superstitions: six miles and 2,600+ feet of gain, a big scramble to the summit slab, then a steak at Goldfield Ghost Town.