We had a great time in Arizona. The weather was great and we were suprised at how friendly everyone was.......even in the big cities! We went for a hike up Peralta trail to Weavers needle and decided to come down a lesser traveled and not well marked Cave trail. This challenged our route finding ski...

Thanks for the information..........a shorter drive is always nice. The map link is great. I'll let you know when I get back early January where we managed to explore. We are hoping to get out for 2 or 3 hikes, we will only be there 5 days, and of course have to allow time for relaxing as well! Chee...

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What/where are the Superstitions?

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My parents are 'snowbirds' and have a house in Florence............figured it would be a nice (hopefully warm!) place to visit over Christmas!

My husband and I will be at my folks vacationing in Florence, AZ over Christmas for a week. Looking for suggestions for nice hikes in the area. We are from the Calgary, Alberta Canada area and are experienced hikers, who aren't afraid of elevation gain and snow :) Looking for hikes in the Phoenix/Tu...