This classic Phoenix-area hike is consistently crowded, but never fails to offer a solid workout with commanding views of the city.

a handful of short jaunts through classic desert scenery in the northwest corner of greater Phoenix, AZ

a strenuous day hike to the summit of Saguaro National Park’s most prominent mountain

a lengthy but gradual day hike to Tucson’s Tanque Verde Peak

a classic southern Arizona hike up the Hunter Trail and down the Sunset Vista Trail via the cables on Picacho Peak