THE 10 BEST Arizona Deserts
Deserts in Arizona
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- Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Deserts
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- Helen B14 contributionsTake water/Suncreen/Camera and good walking shoes.
You are all set to enjoy a beautiful experience of color and history.Written April 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TGB40Calgary, Canada449 contributionsDefinitely worth a visit. We did the 21 mile loop drive.The Organ Pipe Cactus were plentiful on the loop. Enjoyed the audio tour on the park website that should be downloaded beforehand. Picnicked at one of the ramadas and did a short hike. Was planning at staying in Ajo but everything was fully booked.Written March 31, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ndfarDent, MN140 contributionsThe views were amazing! Stopped in Tortilla Flat saloon and had lunch and a beer, good stuff. Nice gift shop and small museum there too.Written March 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 243DLPMidland, MI1,065 contributionsWe chose the Quail Trail - about 2 1/2 miles. It was fairly easy with a little up and down. The views were nice and it wasn't too busy. Definitely take water with you and use sunscreen. It was a cooler day, but the sun was pretty warm.Written February 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mands81Mesa, AZ6 contributionssuch a cool place to visit--their are picnic tables with some shade. The rocks are amazing and so fun to climb on. We drove our minivan down the gravel road and it took about 25min from the highway. It is really really bumpy--not with potholes, but tiny ridges. At times I thought our engine was going to rattle off the car. It was well worth the drive and my kids LOVED that we didn't have to hike anywhere--the rick formations are right off the parking lot. Of note--their are millions of little biting gnats--super annoying. They swarm you as soon as your stop moving. Not sure if they are there all the time.Written July 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradWSellersburg, IN23 contributionsAZ 238 route. Nice drive and beautiful scenery. The BLM needs to spend Few thousand dollars to put up historic markers and trail markers so you know when you are approaching them and then mark where they are with nice descrption of their history.Written January 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Melinda GApache Junction, AZ51 contributionsWe found a quaint little outdoor performing arts theatre. It was a walking "adventure" with great actors, staff, and scenery. We would stop by again if we were out that way! 7 year old LOVED it.Written April 10, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brad NPrescott21 contributionsDr. Dahlberg has created and extended and IMPROVED this legendary eco-tone! IMPORTANT to our understanding of the region!Written September 28, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- M JAustin, TX7,990 contributionsNavajo National Monument is a 30 minute drive (one way) from Kayenta, AZ. The park rangers in the visitor’s center were helpful and friendly. We hiked the 1.3 miles round trip Sandal Trail (the most popular trail). The trail is fairly level, made of asphalt, has many benches, a couple short foot bridges and beautiful views. At the end of the trail, there is a viewing area of the cliff dwellings. Binoculars are very helpful. The visitor’s center has nice restrooms. The park is free.Written June 4, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robby G CToronto, Canada78,235 contributionsWe were told that the Highway Maricopa had beautiful views while driving.
It was amazing.
What a great road to enjoy. It was desertic. I liked that.
I will remember these mountains.
A must see!Written September 12, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - GlennFort Collins, CO79 contributionsWow!
Wonderful small, but jam packed, half acre with huge variety of cacti and other plants all lovingly cultivated by Steve who will give you a personal tour.
He has plants from ALL around the world and has a photographic memory able to recite facts about the plants and how he acquired them.
Loved our visit!
Thanks SteveWritten February 18, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
