With summertime temperatures that jump into the triple digits, the spring is one of the best times for hiking in the desert Southwestern wilderness of Arizona. The spring wildflowers are in bloom, filling the air with perfumes of orange blossom, lemon, and grapefruit trees, and the desert bursts with wildflower color. Temperatures stay in the range of 70 to 90 degrees, precipitation is minimal, and the thunderstorms of the summer monsoon season are just a distant rumbling. For the months of March and May, the conditions are ideal for long day hikes in the desert among the saguaro and the cholla. For many Arizonans, this will be the only opportunity to experience desert hikes like these until October, when the summer heat subsides. Within a day’s drive of Phoenix is some fantastic desert country—the spectacular Superstition Mountains, the mountain parks outside of Scottsdale, among others. Take a look at a list of Arizona’s best spring hikes, and strap on your boots for a day in the outdoors.
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