Hiking Groups in Phoenix- The Superstition Mountains 2/17/24
Looking for hiking groups in Phoenix? So many people have come to me asking if I know of Group Hikes… so I decided to make one! I hope that creating these events will help you to branch out and make new friends! Please keep in mind- it is a lot of work for me to organize and I can’t do it all the time, but I was excited to start with this one!
Disclaimer: This post has affiliate links, that I do profit from with no expense to you. I appreciate your support! This group hike was also sponsored, at no cost to the participants, by numerous companies listed below.
Our Sponsors
Group Hike 1- Lost Dutchman State Park
Hiking groups in Phoenix? I got you! We chose to hike part of Siphon Draw as our first group hike. I did a poll on Instagram of some nearby locations, and this won. I care about your opinions. I also thought it was a good chance for some of you that haven’t hiked Flat Iron to get a sense of part of the trail.
A Note About Group Hikes
Parking For Hiking Groups in Phoenix- Lost Dutchman
Since this group hike was within Lost Dutchman State Park, there was a parking fee of $10. I’ll try to limit parking fees, but this area is so worth it! We met at 7:30am around sunrise to hand out goodie bags, take some photos, and start!
Siphon Draw Trail
For this group hike, I chose to do part of the Siphon Draw Trail. I think the basin was a great stopping point. This is a wide flat curved area of rock between the mountains, before it becomes SUPER steep up to Flat Iron.
HIKE STATS
Interested in reading about the entire Flat Iron hike? Read more HERE.
Destination: The Basin
I chose the basin as the desination of our hiking group in Phoenix. I want you to experience some of the most beautiful views in the valley in a safe environment. We had so much fun!
I absolutely loved watching different people support each other. Everyone had a different pace and that was OK. But people grouped up and made sure everyone was doing OK and that everyone made it. It was the sweetest thing.
Post-Hike Lunch
I was lucky enough to partner with Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co, the perfect post-hike lunch location. Since only 15 can join group hikes, we opened the lunch up to 50 people!
We spent 2 hours here socializing. EVERYONE was seriously so friendly at the lunch. I made some new friends and I know everyone else did too. I left feeling so fulfilled. We definitely need to do this again. Community is everything!
Gear For Future Hiking Groups in Phoenix
BACKPACK: BUDGET ($50) OR SPLURGE ($100).
SHOES: BUDGET ($50-80) OR SPLURGE ($200).
HIKING STICKS: BUDGET ($30)
Our Sponsors
THANK YOU to our sponsors. They were so generous in providing fun gear and gifts to our hikers and atendees. If you would like to support me and these sponsors, use the links below :-). I hope this will allow me to create future hiking groups in Phoenix!
Senita Athletics
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Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
Arizona Wilderness Brewing is a local Brewery, using Arizona-grown ingredients and an outdoorsy-theme. They have locations in Gilbert and Downtown Phoenix!
Iconic Arizona
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Awake Chocolate
This company creates delicious, low-ingredient chocolates with CAFFEINE, yum! I don’t usually like chocolate, but I can confirm they are delicious! Order some here!
Outsiders & Co.
This is a mother-daughter company local to North Carolina that creates beautiful national park and outdoor inspired gear and goods.
