by Ellen Heyn, Communications Associate
Prickly pear, brittlebush, and claret cups paint the high desert with pops of color. Get out on these Grand Canyon and Flagstaff-based hikes to see the springtime blossoms.
Steep switchbacks down a rough trail lead to a saddle between Seventyfive Mile Creek and Tanner Canyon. Contour along the base of Escalante and Cardenas Buttes, and arrive at a picnic spot overlooking the Colorado River. Check out this hike ›
See the Grand Canyon’s mining history up close on this grueling day hike to Horseshoe Mesa. Continue past Last Chance copper mine to Page Spring, a watering hole with hanging gardens at the base of Redwall Limestone cliffs. See the views ›
This section of the Arizona Trail follows the north rim of Walnut Canyon, drops into side tributaries, meanders through scattered groves of oaks and ponderosa pine trees on its way to Fisher Point. Start hiking ›
From golden hues to crimson reds, the Grand Canyon is brimming with bright and colorful wildflowers.
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