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Kentucky Camp Ghost, Southern Arizona

Hiking in Arizona: explore the regions and the trails

Every region has its own hike.

Pick a region in Arizona, discover its landscapes and compare trails by duration, level and access: 16 trails in 5 regions.

By François Dumaine

Kentucky Camp Ghost, Southern Arizona · photo from the LGPO trail page

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Which hike should you pick in Arizona?

The regions in Arizona

Different landscapes. Real leads to help you choose.

Doyle Peak

Our hiking picks in Arizona

Need a first pick?

Our selection of 10 hikes in Arizona.

  1. 1Kentucky Camp Ghost
  2. 2Lookout Mountain Trailhead
  3. 3Kendrick Peak
See our Top 10 hikes in Arizona

Frequently asked questions

Where can I do an easy hike in Arizona?

4 of our 16 trails are rated easy; Northern Arizona (2), Central Arizona (1) and Southern Arizona (1) have the most. For a first trail: Gran Canyon (1.6 km, 30 min) and Slide Rock State Park (2.9 km, 35 min).

Where can I hike with my dog?

Our trail pages say dogs are allowed on 1 trails and not allowed on 1; for 14, the information is not confirmed. Always check the site manager's rules, especially about leashes.

How do I choose a hiking region?

For the widest choice: Northern Arizona (7 trails) and Central Arizona (4 trails).

Do I need to book access?

It depends on the place. parks and several reserves may charge an access fee, sometimes with a booking. The trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.