# Arizona Backpacking

> Thousands of miles of Arizona backcountry experience distilled into DIY trip planning resources, gear guides, packing lists, and field-tested blog posts.

- Website: [www.arizonabackpacking.com](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/)
- Phone: ‪(520) 261-5493‬

## Main pages

- [Home](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/): Thousands of miles of Arizona backcountry experience distilled into DIY trip planning resources, gear guides, packing lists, and field-tested blog posts.
- [DIY Resources](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/diy-resources/): Field-tested DIY trip planning resources for Arizona's backcountry environments.
- [Arizona Backpacking Regions](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/arizona-backpacking-regions/): A guide to Arizona's top backpacking regions, from the Grand Canyon and Superstitions to the Sky Islands and White Mountains.
- [Arizona Backpacking Permit Clearinghouse](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/arizona-backpacking-permits/): Official permit links, reservation windows, and costs for Arizona backpacking locations including Grand Canyon, Paria Canyon, The Wave, Havasupai, and more.
- [Mapping Resources](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/mapping-resources/): Free Arizona backpacking maps: Compare top GPS apps (Gaia GPS, CalTopo, OnX), download USGS topo maps, and find Arizona-specific navigation resources.
- [Gear Lab](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/gear-lab/): Arizona-specific packing lists and field-tested gear reviews for backpacking the Sonoran Desert, high-elevation forests, and everything in between.
- [Gear Reviews](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/gear-reviews/): Field-tested gear reviews and recommendations specifically for Arizona's rugged backcountry environments.
- [Backpacking Packing Lists](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/packing-lists/): Field-tested packing lists for Arizona backpacking trips, including desert-specific gear, season-by-season adjustments, and food planning.
- [Field Notes](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/azbp-blogs/): Field-tested backpacking knowledge for Arizona: gear reviews, trip guides, skills, safety, trail food, and trip reports from the backcountry.
- [Contact Us](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/contact-us/): Contact Arizona Backpacking Project for trip planning help, gear questions, or guided tour information. We respond within 24 hours.

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- [About Us](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/about/): Meet the team behind Arizona Backpacking Project. Guiding Arizona's backcountry since 1992 with a small team of experienced, certified wilderness professionals.
- [Agassiz Peak Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/agassiz-peak-trail/): Complete guide to Agassiz Peak Trail - Arizona's second-highest point at 12,408 feet. 12-mile traverse through alpine tundra with panoramic views. Distance, difficulty, permits, and reviews.
- [August 2026 Newsletter](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/past-newsletters/aug-2026/): Read the August 2026 issue of the Arizona Backpacking newsletter. High country trails, sun protection gear, and hydration tips.
- [AZT Passage 32-35](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/azt-passage-32-35/): Complete guide to AZT Passages 32-35 - the 50-mile approach to the Grand Canyon from Flagstaff. High desert, red rock cliffs, and remote canyon country. Water, permits, and planning tips.
- [AZT Passage 36-39](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/azt-passage-36-39/): Complete guide to AZT Passages 36-39 - the 21-mile Grand Canyon section of the Arizona Trail. Rim-to-rim traverse via South Kaibab and North Kaibab trails. Permits, difficulty, and planning tips.
- [Backpacks](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/packing-lists/backpacks/): How to choose a backpack for Arizona backpacking - internal frame, external frame, and frameless packs. Fit, sizing, and what to look for.
- [Beginner How-To & Skills Training](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/beginner-how-to-skills-training/): Beginner backpacking skills and how-to guides for Arizona backcountry.
- [Best 2-Person Backpacking Tents of 2026](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/best-2-person-tents-2026/): Our field-tested roundup of the best 2-person backpacking tents of 2026 - best overall, best value, lightest, most weatherworthy, and best for Arizona desert heat.
- [Best Backpacking Packs of 2026](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/best-backpacking-packs-2026/): Our field-tested roundup of the best backpacking packs of 2026 - best overall, best value, lightest, most comfortable, and best for beginners.
- [Best Backpacking Stoves of 2026](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/best-backpacking-stoves-2026/): Our field-tested roundup of the best backpacking stoves of 2026 - best overall, best value, lightest, best for Arizona wind, and best for group cooking.
- [Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2026](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/best-backpacking-water-filters-2026/): Our field-tested roundup of the best backpacking water filters of 2026, including squeeze filters, fast-flow soft flasks, ultralight purifiers, and Arizona backcountry picks.
- [Best Hiking Boots of 2026](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/best-hiking-boots-2026/): Our field-tested roundup of the best hiking boots of 2026 - best overall, best value, best for Arizona heat, best for rough terrain, and best lightweight.
- [Best Orienteering Compasses of 2026](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/best-orienteering-compasses-2026/): Our field-tested roundup of the best orienteering compasses of 2026 - best overall, best value, best for navigation, best for beginners, and best for Arizona desert navigation.
- [Best Rain Shells of 2026](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/best-rain-shells-2026/): Our field-tested roundup of the best rain shells of 2026 - best overall, best value, lightest, most breathable, and best for Arizona monsoons.
- [Best Wilderness First Aid Courses of 2026](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/best-wilderness-first-aid-courses-2026/): Our guide to the best Wilderness First Aid courses of 2026 - NOLS WMI, WMA, American Red Cross, SOLO, and Desert Mountain Rescue. What you'll learn, why it matters, and where to take courses in Arizona.
- [Beyond the Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/beyond-the-trail/): Conservation, land management, outdoor culture, and the broader world of Arizona's public lands - from the Arizona Backpacking Project.
- [Black Canyon Water Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/black-canyon-water-trail/): Guide to paddling and hiking the Black Canyon Water Trail along the Colorado River below Hoover Dam at Lake Mead.
- [Black River Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/black-river-trail/): Guide to hiking the Black River Trail along a trout stream through dense forest in the White Mountains.
- [Blue Range Primitive Area](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/blue-range-primitive-area/): Complete guide to Blue Range Primitive Area - a remote 30-mile traverse through Arizona's largest wilderness. Distance, water, permits, and reviews.
- [Blue River Trail to Verde River Confluence](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/blue-river-trail-verde-river/): Complete guide to Blue River Trail to Verde River Confluence - a remote 22-mile backpack through canyon country in the Mazatzal Wilderness. Distance, water, flash flood safety, permits, and reviews.
- [Bright Angel Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/bright-angel-trail/): Complete insider guide to the Bright Angel Trail at Grand Canyon - the most popular corridor trail from the South Rim to the Colorado River. Distance, difficulty, water, permits, reviews, and planning tips."
- [Buckskin Gulch](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/buckskin-gulch/): Complete guide to Buckskin Gulch - the longest continuous slot canyon in the world. 16 miles of narrow sandstone walls, wading, and remote wilderness. Permits, difficulty, flash flood safety, and planning tips.
- [Bull Pass via Dutchman's Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/bull-pass-dutchmans-trail/): Complete guide to Bull Pass via Dutchman's Trail in the Superstition Mountains - the classic overnight to the high point with panoramic desert views. Distance, water, permits, and reviews.
- [Clothing](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/packing-lists/clothing/): What to wear backpacking in Arizona - layering system, fabrics, fills, shells, and how to dress for changing backcountry conditions.
- [Devil's Chasm Trail #233](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/devils-chasm-trail-233/): Guide to hiking Devil's Chasm Trail #233 in the Superstition Wilderness, Tonto National Forest. Distance, difficulty, permits, and route details.
- [Dogie Trail #116 & Taylor Cabin Trail #35](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/dogie-taylor-cabin-trail/): Guide to hiking the Dogie Trail #116 and Taylor Cabin Trail #35 in Sycamore Canyon Wilderness, Coconino National Forest. Distance, difficulty, permits, and route details.
- [Escalante Route](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/escalante-route/): Complete guide to the Escalante Route in Grand Canyon National Park - a multi-day off-trail traverse along the Colorado River. Permits, difficulty, route details, and planning tips.
- [Escudilla Mountain Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/escudilla-mountain-trail/): Guide to hiking the Escudilla Mountain Trail to Arizona's third-highest peak. Distance, difficulty, permits, and route details.
- [Escudilla Mountain via Trail 282](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/escudilla-mountain-trail-282/): Complete guide to Escudilla Mountain via Trail 282 - a 14-mile round trip to a historic fire lookout in the White Mountains. Distance, water, permits, and reviews.
- [Finger Rock Trail #43](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/finger-rock-trail-43/): Guide to hiking Finger Rock Trail #43 in the Santa Catalina Mountains, Coronado National Forest. Distance, difficulty, permits, and route details.
- [First Aid & Safety](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/packing-lists/first-aid-safety/): Backpacking first aid and safety gear - first aid kits, emergency communication, safety equipment, and wilderness first aid knowledge for Arizona trails.
- [Food, Meal Planning & Recipes](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/food-meal-planning-recipes/): Backpacking food, meal planning, and recipes for Arizona trips.
- [Footwear](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/packing-lists/footwear/): How to choose backpacking footwear - boots, trail runners, fitting, socks, and breaking in your shoes for Arizona trails.
- [Four Peaks Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/four-peaks-trail/): Guide to hiking the Four Peaks Trail in the Superstition Wilderness, Tonto National Forest. Distance, difficulty, permits, and route details.
- [Gear Care & Maintenance](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/packing-lists/gear-care/): How to clean, store, maintain, and repair your backpacking gear - packs, tents, sleeping bags, and more.
- [Gear Reviews](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/gear-reviews-buying-guides/): Field-tested backpacking gear reviews and buying guides built for Arizona's rock, UV, thorns, and dust.
- [Grandview Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/grandview-trail/): Complete insider guide to the Grandview Trail at Grand Canyon - a historic miners' path with cobblestone construction, copper mine ruins, and remote Horseshoe Mesa. Distance, difficulty, permits, and planning tips.
- [Havasupai Trail to Havasu Falls](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/havasupai-trail-havasu-falls/): Complete guide to Havasu Falls - a 10-mile journey to the world-famous blue-green waterfalls of Havasu Creek. Distance, water, permits, and reviews.
- [Heart of Rocks Loop - Chiricahua Mountains](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/heart-of-rocks-loop-chiricahua/): Complete guide to Heart of Rocks Loop in Chiricahua National Monument - a 6-mile loop through famous balanced boulders and rock formations. Distance, water, permits, and reviews.
- [Hermit Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/hermit-trail/): Complete insider guide to the Hermit Trail at Grand Canyon - the most remote and rugged corridor trail to the Colorado River. Distance, difficulty, water, permits, reviews, and planning tips.
- [Humphreys Peak Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/humphreys-peak-trail/): Complete guide to Humphreys Peak Trail - Arizona's highest point at 12,633 feet. 9-mile round trip through alpine tundra to the summit. Distance, difficulty, altitude, permits, and reviews.
- [Humphreys Peak Trail #151](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/humphreys-peak-trail-151/): Guide to hiking Humphreys Peak Trail #151 to the summit of Arizona's highest peak at 12,633 feet. Distance, difficulty, permits, and route details.
- [Inner Basin Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/inner-basin-trail/): Guide to hiking the Inner Basin Trail in the San Francisco Peaks, Coconino National Forest. Distance, difficulty, permits, and route details for this alpine loop.
- [Inner Canyon Washed Out: What the Recent Flash Floods Mean for Your Backcountry Plans](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/inner-canyon-flash-flood-2026/): Grand Canyon inner canyon closures due to August 2026 flash flooding. North Kaibab Trail, Phantom Ranch, and river crossings shut down. Water infrastructure damaged. Permit impacts and alternative routes.
- [Kelsey Trail #3 & Dorsey Spring Trail #7](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/kelsey-dorsey-trail/): Guide to hiking the Kelsey Trail #3 and Dorsey Spring Trail #7 loop in Sycamore Canyon Wilderness, Coconino National Forest. Distance, difficulty, permits, and route details.
- [Kitchen](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/packing-lists/kitchen/): Backpacking kitchen gear - stoves, fuel, cookware, utensils, and fire starters. What to cook with in the Arizona backcountry.
- [Lake Creek Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/lake-creek-trail/): Guide to hiking the Lake Creek Trail to alpine lakes in the White Mountains. Distance, difficulty, permits, and route details.
- [Marshall Gulch Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/marshall-gulch-trail/): Guide to hiking Marshall Gulch Trail in the Santa Catalina Mountains, Coronado National Forest. Distance, difficulty, permits, and route details.
- [Master the Backcountry: DIY Backpacking Skills](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/diy-resources/backpacking-skills/): Learn essential backcountry skills for Arizona backpacking - water mastery, navigation, shelter, desert skills, gear repair, and Leave No Trace practices.
- [Mazatzal Peak Trail](https://www.arizonabackpacking.com/mazatzal-peak-trail/): Guide to hiking the Mazatzal Peak Trail to the highest point in the Mazatzal Wilderness. Distance, difficulty, permits, and route details.
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