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Combine the best of both hiking and climbing in the beautiful Arizona wilderness with a friendly and professional guide. Prepare to ascend to incredible heights where wide-ranging views of the desert abound, and once you're up there, catch your breath... planning other nearby climbs.
Meet your professional hiking and climbing guide and head out into the Arizona desert in search of the perfect combination hiking and rock climbing experience. Hike through beautiful wilderness before arriving at a 120-foot (37-m) granite spire that serves as a cap for the entire ridge.
Once you reach the top, take a moment to catch your breath before signing your name in the logbook. Repel down the spire and check another item off your bucket list. After you enjoy lunch, enjoy a few other climbs in the area before making the hike back to the vehicle. Read More close
Meet your professional hiking and climbing guide and head out into the Arizona desert in search of the perfect combination hiking and rock climbing experience. Hike through beautiful wilderness before arriving at a 120-foot (37-m) granite spire that serves as a cap for the entire ridge.
Once you reach the top, take a moment to catch your breath before signing your name in the logbook. Repel down the spire and check another item off your bucket list. After you enjoy lunch, enjoy a few other climbs in the area before making the hike back to the vehicle. Read More close
$350
per Group

Scramble, jump, rappel, and swim on this action-packed day in Arizona's spectacular canyons. Head out with an experienced guide on a canyoneering adventure to get your heart pumping while exploring ruggedly beautiful desert terrain.
Meet your guide in Scottsdale for a safety orientation. After you pick up your climbing gear, head out on the Apache Trail to spend the day venturing into canyons and hurtling over rocks. Feel the rush of rappelling into a cool pool of water or zipping down a natural water slide. When it's time to fuel up, stop for a rejuvenating lunch before continuing on your way.
Along your route, discover a stunning variety of desert landscapes. Look out for sky-high rock formations and massive cacti, as well as wildlife like prairie dogs, coyotes, and jackrabbits. You can also visit Apache Lake and Roosevelt Lake for a chance to see Arizona's serene bodies of water before heading back to Scottsdale.
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Meet your guide in Scottsdale for a safety orientation. After you pick up your climbing gear, head out on the Apache Trail to spend the day venturing into canyons and hurtling over rocks. Feel the rush of rappelling into a cool pool of water or zipping down a natural water slide. When it's time to fuel up, stop for a rejuvenating lunch before continuing on your way.
Along your route, discover a stunning variety of desert landscapes. Look out for sky-high rock formations and massive cacti, as well as wildlife like prairie dogs, coyotes, and jackrabbits. You can also visit Apache Lake and Roosevelt Lake for a chance to see Arizona's serene bodies of water before heading back to Scottsdale.
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$470
per Group

Embark on an epic ghost hunting tour around the Phoenix metropolitan area, choosing from 3 distinctive locations—the Domes of Casa Grande, Superstition Mountains, and Resthaven Cemetery. Suit up with state-of-the-art paranormal gear and get ready to sniff out some spirits....
Meet your expert paranormal guides and get introduced to the variety of traditional and high-tech gear you will be utilizing. A whole manner of specter detectors are at your disposal, including EMF readers, heat sensors, night vision imaging, and echo location.
Choose from one of 3 haunted locations to explore, each offering a distinctive variety of ghosts. Wonder through the Domes of Casa Grande, a series of abandoned domes in the middle of the desert known for wandering shadows that tap on cars and vibrate the air. Climb into the Superstition Mountains, a distinctive range of mountains haunted by the undead spirits of gold miners and other pioneers still hoping to protect their lost riches. The final choice is Resthaven Cemetery, which gives you the chance to wander the grounds in search of the malevolent spirits of teenagers once involved in the ritualistic murder of at least one of their peers. Read More close
Meet your expert paranormal guides and get introduced to the variety of traditional and high-tech gear you will be utilizing. A whole manner of specter detectors are at your disposal, including EMF readers, heat sensors, night vision imaging, and echo location.
Choose from one of 3 haunted locations to explore, each offering a distinctive variety of ghosts. Wonder through the Domes of Casa Grande, a series of abandoned domes in the middle of the desert known for wandering shadows that tap on cars and vibrate the air. Climb into the Superstition Mountains, a distinctive range of mountains haunted by the undead spirits of gold miners and other pioneers still hoping to protect their lost riches. The final choice is Resthaven Cemetery, which gives you the chance to wander the grounds in search of the malevolent spirits of teenagers once involved in the ritualistic murder of at least one of their peers. Read More close
$65
per Traveler

Set out into the high country of the Sonoran Desert for half a day of adventure scaling the bluffs. Ideal for beginners, this route gives you a great workout and some terrific views of the vast open landscape that runs... between you and the distant city.
After the ride out from Scottsdale, you take a short, easy hike along a desert trail to reach the angled granite slabs of Girlie Man on the north side of the Sonoran Desert. Once you've had a quick safety briefing, your group takes turns negotiating the rock face's 60-foot (18-m) climb, scaling the massive rocks before rappelling back down.
With paths planned out for beginners or intermediate climbers and a rugged, crack-lined layout, these great rocky slabs offer a spectacular experience for everyone. Admire the views across the arid landscape of McDowell Sonoran Preserve before you descend for your trip back towards town. Read More close
After the ride out from Scottsdale, you take a short, easy hike along a desert trail to reach the angled granite slabs of Girlie Man on the north side of the Sonoran Desert. Once you've had a quick safety briefing, your group takes turns negotiating the rock face's 60-foot (18-m) climb, scaling the massive rocks before rappelling back down.
With paths planned out for beginners or intermediate climbers and a rugged, crack-lined layout, these great rocky slabs offer a spectacular experience for everyone. Admire the views across the arid landscape of McDowell Sonoran Preserve before you descend for your trip back towards town. Read More close
$270
per Group

Strike out into the hills of Papago Park for an adventure that takes you hiking up rocky hills and rappelling on sandstone bluffs. This journey takes you over some of the most remarkable scenery within the Phoenix city limits, which... combines a spectacular landscape with views of the cities around you.
The outing starts with a ride into the park and a walk on a trail that leads along the massive sandstone ridge of the Papago Buttes. Check out sights like the Hole in the Rock, a weathered tunnel that runs straight through the rock face, and watch for the canal that cuts through the park or the rugged plants that live in the desert.
When you reach a steep rock face overlooking the city, take a moment to look around at the formations of red sandstone that took shape over the last 15 million years. Some quick safety instructions get you ready to go over the edge, so check your gear and start rappelling down 100 feet (30 m) back down to the ground. Read More close
The outing starts with a ride into the park and a walk on a trail that leads along the massive sandstone ridge of the Papago Buttes. Check out sights like the Hole in the Rock, a weathered tunnel that runs straight through the rock face, and watch for the canal that cuts through the park or the rugged plants that live in the desert.
When you reach a steep rock face overlooking the city, take a moment to look around at the formations of red sandstone that took shape over the last 15 million years. Some quick safety instructions get you ready to go over the edge, so check your gear and start rappelling down 100 feet (30 m) back down to the ground. Read More close
$270
per Group

Escape the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan Scottsdale on a private full-day hike to explore one of the secluded regions of the majestic Sonoran Desert. Glimpse desert flora and fauna, see evidence of ancient civilizations, and partake in a heart-pumping... climb in the Superstition Wilderness area.
Join your certified guide in Scottsdale and head straight for the Superstition Wilderness area—an hour outside the city. Chat with your guide about your hiking aspirations and select a trail that matches your ideal level of exertion. Choose an adventure like the Peralta Trail that passes through fabled rock formations called hoodoos. Or, observe 700-year-old Native American ruins on the Black Mesa Loop—a 9-mile (14-km) jaunt that offers breathtaking views of a renowned rock column called Weaver's Needle.
During the course of your expedition, savor snacks and an electrolyte-replacement beverage to keep you fueled. Marvel at the incredible desert wilderness, noting Saguaro cacti, mesquite bush, and rock formations caused by volcanic activity long ago. Enjoy lunch at the summit, reveling in your physical accomplishments before descending back down into the valley and preparing to return to Scottsdale. Read More close
Join your certified guide in Scottsdale and head straight for the Superstition Wilderness area—an hour outside the city. Chat with your guide about your hiking aspirations and select a trail that matches your ideal level of exertion. Choose an adventure like the Peralta Trail that passes through fabled rock formations called hoodoos. Or, observe 700-year-old Native American ruins on the Black Mesa Loop—a 9-mile (14-km) jaunt that offers breathtaking views of a renowned rock column called Weaver's Needle.
During the course of your expedition, savor snacks and an electrolyte-replacement beverage to keep you fueled. Marvel at the incredible desert wilderness, noting Saguaro cacti, mesquite bush, and rock formations caused by volcanic activity long ago. Enjoy lunch at the summit, reveling in your physical accomplishments before descending back down into the valley and preparing to return to Scottsdale. Read More close
$420
per Traveler

Treat yourself to some of Arizona's most breathtaking sights during a private half- or full-day hike in the lovely McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Select from ascents of varying difficulty and embark upon the adventure of a lifetime—glimpsing desert flora and absorbing... 360-degree vistas along the way.
Join your guide in Scottsdale and travel a short distance to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve just east of the bustling metropolis. Covering an impressive 30,000 acres (12,140 ha), the preserve is home to mesmerizing cacti forests and desert wildlife, including bird species like the greater roadrunner and the gila woodpecker. Communicate with your guide about your preferred level of challenge and select the ideal trail for your journey.
Lace up your hiking shoes and enjoy a quick sip of water before launching your ascent—discovering a landscape of metamorphic rock deposited by volcanoes 1. 7 million years ago. Delight in the opportunity to savor an electrolyte-replacement drink and a snack along the way, marveling at the scenic desert and reveling in a sense of accomplishment as you climb.
At the top, enjoy stunning vistas of the entire preserve and nearby Tonto National Forest in the distance. Congratulate yourself on your efforts before descending back down into the Valley of the Sun. Read More close
Join your guide in Scottsdale and travel a short distance to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve just east of the bustling metropolis. Covering an impressive 30,000 acres (12,140 ha), the preserve is home to mesmerizing cacti forests and desert wildlife, including bird species like the greater roadrunner and the gila woodpecker. Communicate with your guide about your preferred level of challenge and select the ideal trail for your journey.
Lace up your hiking shoes and enjoy a quick sip of water before launching your ascent—discovering a landscape of metamorphic rock deposited by volcanoes 1. 7 million years ago. Delight in the opportunity to savor an electrolyte-replacement drink and a snack along the way, marveling at the scenic desert and reveling in a sense of accomplishment as you climb.
At the top, enjoy stunning vistas of the entire preserve and nearby Tonto National Forest in the distance. Congratulate yourself on your efforts before descending back down into the Valley of the Sun. Read More close
$200
per Traveler

The trails of the McDowell Mountains make for a terrific adventure that takes you hiking and rappelling through the grand scenery that looms over Scottsdale. This outing gives you a chance to admire the landscapes of the Sonoran Desert and... experience the sights for yourself.
It starts with a trip from your meeting point in the city and a 20-minute hike that brings you out into the mountains. When you reach the rappelling site, look out across the beautiful open expanse around you, with hikers and horseback riders negotiating the trails and rocky peaks reaching up to the sky, and get ready with a quick orientation before you start scaling the slopes.
The rappelling course takes you down 100 feet (30 m) of mountainside for a terrific adrenaline rush. A knowledgeable professional guide leads you through the course to ensure that you get the most out of your adventure, so be sure to admire the scenery and the up-close look at the rock face as you negotiate your route back to the ground. Read More close
It starts with a trip from your meeting point in the city and a 20-minute hike that brings you out into the mountains. When you reach the rappelling site, look out across the beautiful open expanse around you, with hikers and horseback riders negotiating the trails and rocky peaks reaching up to the sky, and get ready with a quick orientation before you start scaling the slopes.
The rappelling course takes you down 100 feet (30 m) of mountainside for a terrific adrenaline rush. A knowledgeable professional guide leads you through the course to ensure that you get the most out of your adventure, so be sure to admire the scenery and the up-close look at the rock face as you negotiate your route back to the ground. Read More close
$270
per Group