Welcome to AzBackpack.com! This site is a collection of pictures and descriptions of different backpacking adventures through remote areas of (mostly) low desert in the great state of Arizona! Just click on one of the pictures below, and your virtual backpacking trip will begin. Note that you can click any of the pictures on this site (except the ones on this front page) to see large versions.
	Four Peaks Wilderness Area. This wilderness area is not far from the Phoenix metro area, and is like an island of pine in the middle of vast stretches of desert. The shade feels good in the summertime.
	Pine Mountain Wilderness Area. Pine Mountain Wilderness Area is near a little town called Dugas. About 20 difficult miles (that is, a rough forest service road) east of I-17, and about 60 miles north of Phoenix, this area is remote and scenic. The wilderness area contains part of the Verde rim, which, like its larger cousin the Mogollon rim, provides sweeping vistas that are well worth the climb.
	Barnhardt Trail. This trail winds its way through the majestic Mazatzal Mountains.
	Camelback Mountain. Camelback Mountain is not a backpacking destination, since it is located in the heart of Phoenix. I have included it here because it is still a great hike (a very challenging climb).
	Dutchman Trail. The Dutchman Trail is a wandering trail, that winds its way through the Superstition Wilderness.
	Eagletail Wilderness Area. There is only one trail in the wilderness area, and I was nowhere near it. Pictured at left is Capital Rock. You can't miss it!
	North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area. This wilderness area is one of my favorite destinations. It has a large flat valley surrounded by the Maricopa Mountains.
	Plants and Animals. This is a collection of pictures and text from all of my backpacking trips showing plant and animal life in Arizona.
	South Mountain Park. This also is not a backpacking destination, but it is a great place to hike! Note that South Mountain Park is the largest municipal (city-owned) park in the world.
	Mount Woolsey. Mount Woolsey is a very odd place indeed.
	White Tanks. The White Tanks park is a county owned park west of Phoenix. A good backpacking destination for little overnighters with the kids.