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The Phoenix
area offers plenty of opportunities to get off-road and immerse
yourself in the magnificent Arizona desert environment. We
suggest beginning your adventures in the Apache
Trail wilderness and Superstition Mountains. Enjoy a half-day
or full day jeep tour adventure with Apache
Trail Tours located 30 minutes east of Phoenix (see Tip).
View desert lakes, deep canyons and sheer cliffs as your guide
relates the history and legends of this mysterious region.
Take time to stop at the Lost
Dutchman State Park and tour the hiking and nature trails.
The Park and visitor center is located 5 miles north of Apache
Junction on State Rt. 88.
To fully
savor the expanse of desert and sky try a dawn or sunset hot
air balloon flight. Adventures
Out West Balloons and Jeeps presents the visitor with
a variety of tours.
Join the
Arizona beach party as you go tubing on the Lower Salt River
and view the Tonto
National Forest in cool comfort (see
map). Contact Salt
River Tubing if your stay in Phoenix is between May and
October.
The spirit
of the Old West is alive and well in Phoenix especially when
you are in the saddle. A tour along the trails of South
Mountain Park will take you back in time as you view the
rugged mountains and smell the sage. Get in touch with Ponderosa
Stables at 10215 S.Central Ave. near the entrance to South
Mountain Park. For more family fun MacDonalds
Ranch in nearby Scottsdale offers horseback tours across
the vast Sonoran Desert along with hayrides, and old-fashioned
cowboy cookouts.
For mountain
biking, archaeological tours, hiking, fishing and several
other adventure options we suggest Southwest
Adventures out of nearby Mesa.
Tip:
Apache
Trail Tours is located at Goldfield Ghost Town (worth
a visit) 3 miles north of Apache Junction on State Rt. 88.
Hiking tours are also available in the Superstition Mountains
through Apache Trail Tours- for more info call 480-982-7661.
Tip:
Along with your desire for desert adventure bring along plenty
of common sense. Take along water, sunscreen, hats, sturdy
footwear, non-perishable snacks and sun glasses.
Tip:
Apache Trail Tours is located at Goldfield Ghost Town (also
a fun stop) 3 miles north of Apache Junction on State Rt.
88. Hiking tours are available in the Superstition Mountains
through Apache Trail Tours- for more info call 480-982-7661
or E-mail at Jeeptour@aol.com.
Tip:
If time permits consider the 120 mile Apache
Trail Circle Drive. This spectacular route unrolls mile
by mile the beauty and history of Arizona. But be aware that
this drive is not for the faint of heart- there are steep
grades and hair-pin turns in some areas.
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