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Weekend Getaways

Gritty Expeditions

Explore the Best Backpacking in Arizona!

Looking for the best overnight backpacking in Arizona? Set your sights on the southwest and explore the state’s red rocks and desert landscapes. From Grand Canyon backpacking permit information to more primitive trails across the state, we’ve got you covered. Find your trail in Arizona!

*Our information may not always be current and should be used for trip planning / selection purposes only. Always call ahead for the most current information before setting out on your trip.

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Weekend Getaways

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Petrified Forest National Park

Number of Miles of Trail: N/A

Group Size Limit: 8

Best For: 1-3 nights

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests 

Number of Miles of Trail: 1,000

Group Size Limit: 25

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Cabeza-Prieta National Wildlife Refuge

Number of Miles of Trail: 98*

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Required 

*Estimate

Chiricahua Wilderness Area (Coronado Nat

Chiricahua Wilderness Area

Number of Miles of Trail: 98*

Group Size Limit: 15

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required

*Estimate 

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Coconino National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 98*

Group Size Limit: 25

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required

 *Estimate

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Coronado National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 1000+

Group Size Limit: 15

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Galiuro Wilderness Area

Number of Miles of Trail: 98*

Group Size Limit: 15

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required

*Estimate 

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area 

Number of Miles of Trail: 1.25 million acres

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Required

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Grand Canyon National Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 595

Group Size Limit: 11

Best For: 1-∞ nights

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Kaibab National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 300+

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Kofa National Wildlife Refuge

Number of Miles of Trail: 1

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Required

(if more than two vehicles) 

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Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Number of Miles of Trail: 80+

Group Size Limit: 15

Best For: 1-14 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Mazatzal Wilderness Area

Number of Miles of Trail: 240

Group Size Limit: 15

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Prescott National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 800

Group Size Limit: 15

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

Man Hiking in Wilderness

Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area

Number of Miles of Trail: 98*

Group Size Limit: 15

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required

*Estimate 

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Saguaro National Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 165

Group Size Limit: 4

Best For: 1-9 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Superstition Wilderness Area

Number of Miles of Trail: 180

Group Size Limit: 15

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Sycamore Canyon Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 98*

Group Size Limit: 25

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

*Estimate

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Tonto National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 900

Group Size Limit: 15

Best For: 1-13 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

Looking for more hiking trails around Arizona? Explore Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and California state pages for more close trips!

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