Pacheta Falls is one of Arizona’s most beautiful and secluded waterfalls, located deep within the White Mountain Apache Reservation near Show Low. In this guide, you’ll find clear answers to all the most common questions: Do you need a permit? How difficult is the hike? What kind of vehicle should you take? When is the…
Yes, you can fish at Pacheta Falls, but a permit is required since it’s located on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Visitors visiting this remote and scenic spot in Arizona’s White Mountains can expect to catch rainbow trout, with the possibility of Apache trout in the surrounding watershed. This guide covers everything you need to…
It is a multi-use network of non-motorized trails which is located in the Tonto National Forest. Best known for mountain biking but it also caters to hikers, trail runners, and horseback riders. Key access points include Wildhorse, Bush Highway, and the Walgreens at Power & Thomas. Visitors should use apps like Trailforks or MTB Project…
Yes, you can absolutely fish in Mesa, Arizona and it’s better than you might expect. This guide is your all-in-one roadmap to fishing success. You’ll learn where to fish, what species to look for, which bait works best, and when to go for the best chances of landing a catch. We’ve also broken down the…
No matter if you’re just starting out or you’ve been riding for years it is located away on the east side of Mesa, Arizona. Now you are going to ride the eleven coolest and most famous mountain biking trails of Usery mountain. There’s definitely a trail here for you. The Famous Pass Mountain Loop Pass…
The Hawes Trail System in Northeast Mesa, Arizona, is a standout destination for mountain bikers. With over 80 trails, it covers desert ridges, mountains, and dry washes, offering everything from smooth rides to steep challenges. Many riders recognize Hawes from various social media sites or biking apps. It’s well-known for both its iconic flow trails…
When you picture mountain biking in Arizona, what comes into your head? Probably epic rides in places like Sedona and Tucson which already gets a lot of attention for their famous trails. But let me tell you, Mesa is quietly holding its own as a top-notch desert riding spot. It’s a must-ride destination for anyone…
Ruidoso Trail, Noso Trail, Amigos Wash Trail, Chain Fruit Trail, and Brown Road Hill (Spook Hill). These are the trails in Mesa which are popular among locals. 4 of them are local and located in Usery mountain regional park and one is hyperlocal which is on Brown Road in northeast Mesa. Chain Fruit Trail (Usery…
Merkle Trail, Blevins Trail, Moon Rock Trail, Meridian Trail, Vista Trail, Wind Cave Trail, Pass Mountain Trail, Cat Peaks Trail. The standard day-use fee is $7 per vehicle. For frequent visitors, the park offers an Annual Day-Use Entry Pass for $85, which provides access to all Maricopa County Parks. As Usery Mountain Regional Park is…
Wind cave trail, Pass mountain Trail, Siphon draw trail to flatiron, Waves cave trail, Hieroglyphics trail, Hawes ridge trail, and Massacre falls trail. These are the most popular hiking trail options around Mesa, Arizona, 3 of the 7 trails are within Mesa: 4 of the 7 are outside Mesa (but close enough to be considered…
