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Signed copies of Best Day Hikes on the Arizona National Scenic Trail are available for $25 (includes shipping and handling, US only)

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The 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) is as beautiful as it is daunting. It crosses the state, from Mexico to Utah. It travels up and down Sky Island mountain ranges, across the Saguaro-studded Sonoran Desert, through the largest Ponderosa Pine forest in the world, past Arizona’s highest peak, and from rim to rim of the Grand Canyon. But you don’t need to hike the entire route to experience its historical, geological, and botanical significance. Many scenic views and important sites are accessible within a few hours’ journey.

Trail expert Sirena Rana guides you along the most interesting and accessible portions of the trail in 30 carefully crafted routes. Each entry includes navigational information and interpretive facts about the trail’s cultural history, natural history, and geography.

Inside You’ll Find:

  • 30 hikes through the most scenic and significant portions of the trail
  • In-depth route descriptions and fun facts
  • Detailed maps and full-color photographs that highlight Arizona’s diverse environments
  • Information on area food, activities, and lodging

This guidebook was created in partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism and published by Wilderness Press. It is perfect for casual and experienced hikers alike, so get out there and enjoy the trail!

  • Arizona Public Media radio interview
  • Gossamer Gear Interview
  • Grand Canyon Conservancy Interview
  • Keep Nature Wild Interview
  • The Trail Show podcast (starts at 1:35:25)
  • Pinal Central article
  • Summit for Arizona Trails (starts at 37:56)
  • City Sun Times article
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    Recently, as part of my partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT), I gave my Hiking the Arizona Trail talk at REI in Chandler.  AOT livestreamed the presentation on their Instagram and Facebook and we got people from all over the world tuning in! Below is the presentation, a tour from Mexico to Utah with tips and tricks to plan your own adventure on the Arizona Trail. Plenty of stories, information and my best photos from over a decade on the AZT.

    I’ll be doing a series of 8 articles, talks and social media posts with the Office of Tourism during my hike research for my upcoming book, Day Hikes on the Arizona National Scenic Trail with Wilderness Press. The articles will start next month, I’ll be sure to share them when they are published.

    I’ve given this talk numerous times, but haven’t ever seen a recording of it. As suspected, I talk with my hands. A lot. No matter how brown and East Indian my skin is, the hands are all Italian. Hope you enjoy the presentation!

    Shreve Saddle, one of the best views in all the Catalinas

    Shreve Saddle on the Arizona Trail, one of the best views in all the Catalinas

     

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