Juniper Basin

- 6,000 elevation - 3 campsites (6 people max per site) *This campground is hike in only! This campground is a tough day hike up the Tanque Verde Ridge over 6.9 miles and 3000 feet of elevation gain. Exceptional views can be seen throughout the hike, and habitats change quickly from desert scrub to oak savanna and pine / juniper woodlands. Water here is very seasonal, and it is often dry during the summer, spring and fall. When there is water, sources can be found west of site 1.

Apache Trail

Apache Junction, AZ

Moderate

Trail

97 mi (straight-line)4.5

40 miles | 1,700 - 4,000 ft

Bulldog Canyon OHV

Mesa, AZ

Easy

Trail

103 mi (straight-line)4.2

30+ miles | 1,500 - 3,000 ft

Four Peaks Backcountry

Fountain Hills, AZ

Hard

Hidden Gem

111 mi (straight-line)4.5

40+ miles | 2,000 - 7,657 ft

Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.