You don’t need to drive far to experience Arizona’s unparalleled natural beauty.  These 5 incredibly scenic hikes are all within an hour’s drive of Scottsdale.

5. Dobbin’s Lookout at South Mountain

Location: Phoenix

Trail: Holbert Trail

Round-trip distance: 4.1 miles

Difficulty: Easy

4. Flat Iron Summit in the Superstition Mountains at Lost Dutchman State Park

Location: Apache Junction

Trail: Siphon Draw Trailhead

Round-trip distance: 6.5 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

3. Camelback Mountain

Location: Paradise Valley

Trail: Echo Canyon Trailhead

Round-trip distance: 2.4 miles

Difficulty: moderate

2. Browns Peak in the Four Peak Wilderness Area

Location: Fountain Hills

Trail: Lone Pine Trailhead

Round-trip distance: 6 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

1. The Wave Cave in the Superstition Mountains

Location: Apache Junction

Trail: Wave Cave Trail

Round-trip distance:

Difficulty: Easy- Moderate