How lucky are we to live in a place where it’s hard to decide what the best local backpacking trail is? The 800-mile Arizona trail links biomes ranging from deserts to forests to mountains across Mexico, Arizona and Utah. It’s divided into 43 individual passages, each with its own unique flavor and points of interest. It’s finally cooling down, so it’s the perfect time to explore this beautiful piece of nature in our own backyard.
2. Sabino Canyon
3. Aravaipa Canyon
Best Backpacking Trail
Arizona Trail
Previous Winners
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2021
Arizona Trail
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2019
Sabino Canyon/Seven Falls Recreation Area
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2018
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
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2017
Mount Lemmon
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2015
Mount Lemmon
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2014
Seven Falls
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2013
Arizona Trail
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2012
Sabino Canyon (general)
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2011
Sabino Canyon (general)
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2010
Sabino Canyon (general)
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2009
Sabino Canyon
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2007
Sabino Canyon
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2006
Sabino Canyon
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2005
Aravaipa Canyon
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2004
Sabino Canyon
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2003
Romero Pass
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2002
Arizona Trail
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2000
Arivaipa Canyon
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