There’s no denying the natural beauty found in Arizona’s many landscapes. One of the major contributors? Our horizons are almost never flat, which gives a unique texture to the land. Check out some of our favorite mountains found across the state that offer an amazing hiking and views.
- Camelback Mountain
Ed Suominen/Flickr Named for its unmistakable silhouette against the sky, Camelback Mountain measures 2,704 feet.
- Chiricahua Mountains
Barb Mayer/Flickr So many beautiful locations to choose from here but this gives a view of the vast number of stone columns found in the area.
- Four Peaks
Mike Boening Photography/Flickr Did you know there’s an amethyst mine in here? Also, the tallest peak is Brown’s Peak, which stands 7,659 feet tall.
- Hayden Butte (aka, “A” Mountain)
M P R/Flickr This popular hiking and running trail for Tempe residents is, unfortunately, being slowly consumed by surrounding development.
- Picacho Peak
Kevin Dooley/Flickr This popular hiking location reaches 3,370 feet at its highest point.
- Piestewa Peak
Adam Levine/Flickr One of the highest points in Phoenix, Piestewa Peak measures 2,610 feet.
- Rincon Mountains
Saguaro National Park/Flickr This mountain range is one of many that flanks Tucson and its highest elevation reaches 8,664 feet.
- San Francisco Peaks
Martin Ely/Flickr This mountain range was once part of a massive volcano. The highest peak, Humphreys Peak, measures a whopping 12,633 feet, more than two miles above sea level!
- Santa Catalina Mountains
Kevin Schraer/Flickr Beautiful and rugged, these mountains reach 9,157 feet above sea level at Mount Lemmon.
- Santa Rita Mountains
Natalie McNear/Flickr Found south of Tucson, these mountains offer an amazing hiking experience. The tallest point reaches 9,453 feet.
- South Mountain
Jeff E./Flickr This sprawling mountain feature measures 2,690 at its tallest peak and is known as Muhaḍagĭ Doʼag to the O’odham people in the area.
- Superstition Mountains
Scott Taylor/Flickr The tallest peak here is 5,059 feet tall and is thought to be the home of the Lost Dutchman’s mine.
- White Mountains
John/Flickr The highest point here (though not seen in the photo) is Mount Baldy which has an elevation of 11,400 feet.
Which is your favorite spot to hike and experience nature? Let us know in the comments below!
Ed Suominen/Flickr
Named for its unmistakable silhouette against the sky, Camelback Mountain measures 2,704 feet.
Barb Mayer/Flickr
So many beautiful locations to choose from here but this gives a view of the vast number of stone columns found in the area.
Mike Boening Photography/Flickr
Did you know there’s an amethyst mine in here? Also, the tallest peak is Brown’s Peak, which stands 7,659 feet tall.
M P R/Flickr
This popular hiking and running trail for Tempe residents is, unfortunately, being slowly consumed by surrounding development.
Kevin Dooley/Flickr
This popular hiking location reaches 3,370 feet at its highest point.
Adam Levine/Flickr
One of the highest points in Phoenix, Piestewa Peak measures 2,610 feet.
Saguaro National Park/Flickr
This mountain range is one of many that flanks Tucson and its highest elevation reaches 8,664 feet.
Martin Ely/Flickr
This mountain range was once part of a massive volcano. The highest peak, Humphreys Peak, measures a whopping 12,633 feet, more than two miles above sea level!
Kevin Schraer/Flickr
Beautiful and rugged, these mountains reach 9,157 feet above sea level at Mount Lemmon.
Natalie McNear/Flickr
Found south of Tucson, these mountains offer an amazing hiking experience. The tallest point reaches 9,453 feet.
Jeff E./Flickr
This sprawling mountain feature measures 2,690 at its tallest peak and is known as Muhaḍagĭ Doʼag to the O’odham people in the area.
Scott Taylor/Flickr
The tallest peak here is 5,059 feet tall and is thought to be the home of the Lost Dutchman’s mine.
John/Flickr
The highest point here (though not seen in the photo) is Mount Baldy which has an elevation of 11,400 feet.
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