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Things to do in Arizona, United States: The Best Mountains
The state of Arizona is one that features a fantastic diversity of landscapes and areas of geological interest. North Arizona is famous for the Grand Canyon, a colorful chasm with steep rocky walls more than a mile deep and stretching some 277 miles alongside the Colorado River. Other notable destinations in North Arizona include Flagstaff set alongside the San Francisco Peaks which has the largest ponderosa pine forest, Museum of Northern Arizona, and is close to a number of national parks and monuments. On the south side of Arizona lies the city of Phoenix, the largest in Arizona. Notable day trips in Phoenix include the Heard Museum which is one of America's largest collections of Native American art, Phoenix Museum of History, as well as the Desert Botanical garden which has a great collection of desert plants.
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1. Chiricahua Mountains
2. Dragoon Mountains
3. Phoenix Mountains Preserve
4. Superstition Mountains
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5.0 based on 196 reviews
Located near the east rim of the Valley of the Sun and popular for the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine.
Reviewed By tmj1998
Started out our long weekend in Mesa area by spending a day in the Superstition Mountains. Started out our day with a paddle on Saguaro Lake, took a break in the middle of the day for lunch and then set out for a "scenic drive" to Tortilla Flats and the Apache Trail (Route 88) in Tonto National Forest. The road is climbs the elevation and there is opportunity to stop off and take a photo, maybe a hike or a brief stroll. For a girl from the lakes and prairies of MN, the road has some hairpin turns on the edge steep canyon drop offs. But the road became unpaved and seemed to be single lane a few miles past Tortilla Flats (and was closed just prior to Willow Canyon). The scenery is beautiful and breath taking. Enjoy a pit stop at Tortilla flats for some refreshments and people watching.
5. Posse Ground Park
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By SedonaBob55 - Sedona, United States
In the past, this area was used as a staging ground for the Sheriff's Posse. Today this 98-acre park offers ten covered and landscaped ramadas that can be reserved for parties and special events, or just used as a place to sit and enjoy lunch. Adjacent to the ramada area is a large playground for children. Posse Grounds Park also offers: two softball fields, lights available a multi-use grass field two tennis courts (lights available). One court is striped with four pickleball courts. The tennis net is always up and the pickleball nets can be made available to users. Courts are available first-come, first-served. If you are interested in playing pickleball with a group please see the USAPA website for current hours and days they play. fitness trail with four stations. See videos of each station on YouTube sand volleyball court basketball court, lights available Bike Skills Park (see my separate review) Pavilion at Posse Grounds Park outdoor performance venue Dog Park (see my separate review) Skate Park The Hub (a multipurpose facility for rent) hiking and bike trails Near the multi-use field is the Posse Grounds Recreation Room which is used for various recreation classes throughout the year. Located just up the street from this park is the Sedona Community Pool.
6. Mount Tipton Wilderness Reserve
7. Mingus Mountain Area
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By MikeB1952 - Colorado Springs, United States
Great of both sides of the mountain! We drove the road going from Prescott to Jerome. In fewer than 35 miles, Arizona State Route 89A goes from scrubby prairies up to mountains topped by pines and aspens. It’s quite the drive. Beginning from Prescott, it’s mostly rolling scrub oak hills. From there it winds and climbs steeply up the mountain. Wow! What a climb. At the top, there’s an amazing view of valley below. The road winds down into a canyon with a big mining operation off to one side. Lots of copper pulled from the mountains here. And finally, the road travels to and through Jerome and down to Clarkdale. It is such an amazing drive. We loved it.
8. Woodchute Wilderness Area
9. San Francisco Peaks
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4.5 based on 254 reviews
Located north of Flagstaff, these are the remains of ancient volcanic peaks that may have once reached 15,000 feet above the Colorado Plateau.
Reviewed By Monica58860 - Dousman, United States
If you take the loop road tour,, you will see these beautiful "peaks" along with so much more. Highly recommend if you are in the area. Plan to spend 2-3 hrs there as so much to see.
10. Mount Lemmon
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4.5 based on 320 reviews
This picturesque mountain is located just north of Tucson and provides great opportunities for summer hiking and winter skiing.
Reviewed By 574jackyp
It’s a short drive to this point, but the views are fantastic, and make sure you time it to see a sunset. It’s dog friendly too.
