5 Hit the Trails WAYS TO Explore Arizona’s diverse trail systems in all seasons. MacDonald’s Ranch, Scottsdale 4 Biking 2 Off-Roading Alto Pit OHV Area in Prescott sits at the base of Granite Mountain and includes 20 miles of motorized trails, a campground and designated children’s area. The numbered trail system makes this a perfect spot for novice ATV riders. Exotic scenery mixed with fast and flowing sections make Kingman’s Monolith Gardens Loop an ideal route for mountain bikers ready for some ridgeline climbs and downhill slickrock-style riding. For a longer ride, hop on at one of the access points of the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail, which traverses cactus deserts, deep canyons, rugged mountain ranges and fragrant pine forests. 3 Horseback Riding Saddle up and ride through towering saguaros at MacDonald’s Ranch in Scottsdale. Book the 1.5-hour sunset ride tour to see the desert skies awash in color. 5 Cross-Country Skiing Escape to a winter wonderland in Flagstaff, where you’ll find miles of groomed cross-country ski trails at Arizona Nordic Village . Make it an overnight escape when you book one of the rustic ski-in yurts. Monolith Gardens Loop, Kingman Arizona Nordic Village, Flagstaff 14 VISITARIZONA.COM CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: ARIZONA NORDIC VILLAGE; JENNA MCKONE FOR EXPERIENCE SCOTTSDALE; KINGMAN OFFICE OF TOURISM 1 Hiking Explore the Chuska Mountains within Navajo Nation land on the Arizona and New Mexico border with Hołdzilei Hiking Strong , a Diné-woman-led company offering day hikes ranging from four to 12 miles. For an ADA-accessible trail, take in dramatic views of the Hermit Road section of the paved Greenway Trail in Grand Canyon National Park .
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