Elderly-Friendly Outdoor Recreation in Arizona

Airport Connector, Coconino

Arizona's 0.67-mile connector trail provides moderate access year-round through bear habitat. Eight mammal species and 30 bird varieties color this...

Al Fulton Trail, Coconino

Al Fulton is a very short, 0.09-mile moderate trail in Arizona's semi-arid environment. Despite its length, the route features 30 bird species and...

Alto Pit 18, Yavapai

A moderate 0.10-mile Arizona trail with decent scenic qualities, Alto Pit 18 provides moderate solitude throughout. The surrounding area harbors 30 bird...

Alto Pit Ohv 2, Yavapai

A 0.52-mile moderate dirt trail, Alto Pit OHV 2 traverses Arizona terrain with decent scenery. Bird watchers will find 30 species to observe throughout...

Alto Pit Ohv 4, Yavapai

This short 0.15-mile moderate trail offers moderate solitude and decent scenery across Arizona's natural terrain. The area supports 30 bird species for...

Alto Pit Ohv 6, Yavapai

A 0.16-mile moderate route, Alto Pit OHV 6 provides moderate solitude and decent scenic value throughout Arizona. The environment supports 30 bird...

Alto Pit Ohv 9, Yavapai

At 1.00 mile, Alto Pit OHV 9 represents a longer moderate hike across Arizona dirt terrain. The trail delivers decent scenery while hosting 30 bird...

Arizona Hot Spring, Liberty Bell Arch Trail, Mohave

Arizona's Liberty Bell Arch trail spans just 0.53 miles near hot springs with moderate difficulty. Thirty bird species inhabit this location where black...

Ladders Trail, Yavapai

Arizona's short 0.21-mile trail crosses desert terrain with four mammal species and thirty bird species. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable hiking...

Frazier Horse Campground (E, 0mi), Gila

Frazier Horse Campground in Arizona near Roosevelt is best in spring, fall, and winter, with 30 bird species and moderate solitude. The area features...

Fr 195 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino

Fr 195 Campground near Arizona's Young offers moderate solitude amid four wildflower varieties. Spring through fall provides comfortable camping in this...

Mingus Mountain Cabin Campground, Yavapai

Arizona's Mingus Mountain Cabin provides moderate solitude with diverse mammals and birds present. Spring through fall offer the best conditions in this...

Noon Creek Campground, Graham

Arizona's Noon Creek campground near Thatcher offers spring and fall visits with abundant birdlife in a dry climate.

Canelo Houses Campground, Santa Cruz

This Arizona campground near Elgin offers high solitude with diverse wildlife, best visited from spring through fall.

Haigler Canyon Campground (E, 4mi), Gila

Arizona's Haigler Canyon near Young features moderate solitude with diverse birds and wildflowers across three seasons.

Mingus Group Campground, Yavapai

Mingus Group Campground near Jerome, Arizona features 30 bird species and moderate solitude. Spring through fall are ideal visiting seasons with mild...

Fr 171 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino

Fr 171 Campground in Arizona's Young area provides moderate solitude among four wildflower varieties. Spring through fall offers comfortable camping in...

Fdr373-thumb Butte Loop Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai

FDR373-Thumb Butte Loop in Arizona offers spring-to-fall camping with 30 bird species and moderate seclusion.

Katherine Landing, Mohave

Discover Katherine Landing This oasis located just minutes from Bullhead City, Arizona, and Laughlin, Nevada, offers generous sunshine, sparkling blue...

Fort Bowie Ruins Tour- Stop 7, Fort Bowie NHS

The infantry barracks was constructed in 1883 when Fort Bowie saw an increase in troop strength. A wooden framed structure, this building proved to be...

Fort Bowie Ruins Tour- Stop 8, Fort Bowie NHS

The Signal Corps, who was responsible for operating the heliograph, worked out of the Adjutants Office. The heliograph was a mirror on a tripod, and...

Fort Bowie Ruins Tour- Stop 9, Cochise

Post traders were civilian businessmen who operated retail establishments at military posts. The post trader's store at Fort Bowie was operated by Sidney...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 16 and South Stop 17, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 16 Natural ecosystem, animals, and plants including their relationship with water. Location: Puerco river

Off the Beaten Path Onyx Bridge Route Stop 1, Petrified Forest National Park

Onyx Bridge Route Stop 1 in Arizona is a secluded attraction with black bears and 9 mammal species, best visited from spring to fall.

Pefo Audio Tour South Stop 1, Petrified Forest National Park

A quiet stop near Petrified Forest National Park featuring desert wildlife and vegetation in a cool, dry climate.

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 1, Petrified Forest National Park

There are two versions of the park audio tour, beginning in the north and one in the south. This is the beginning of the north version. Most will start in...

Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark, Petrified Forest National Park

Historic Pueblo-Revival style building sitting on the edge of a mesa above the red badlands of the Painted Desert, lit by dawn.

Agua Caliente Spring, Santa Cruz

Agua Caliente Spring near Amado, Arizona, provides a quiet soak with 5 mammal and 30 bird species, ideal in cooler seasons.

Astin Spring, Cochise

Astin Spring near Douglas, Arizona, provides a rarely visited soak with 30 bird species, best experienced in cooler seasons.

Casa Grande Spring, Mohave

Casa Grande Spring near Hackberry, Arizona, offers bear sightings among 30 bird species in a remote location best visited spring through fall.

Castle Hot Springs, Yavapai

Castle Hot Springs near New River, Arizona, features 4 mammal and 30 bird species, with optimal visits in spring, fall, or winter.

Clifton Hot Springs, Greenlee

Clifton Hot Springs near Morenci, Arizona, offers seclusion among 30 bird species and 4 tree varieties, best in spring or fall.

Agua Caliente Springs, Maricopa

Agua Caliente Springs near Dateland, Arizona, features minimal rainfall and 30 bird species, best visited outside summer months.

Antelope Spring, Cochise

Antelope Spring near Tombstone, Arizona, offers seclusion and decent scenery with 30 bird species, most accessible in spring, fall, or winter.

Caliche Spring, Mohave

Caliche Spring near Yucca, Arizona, features low rainfall and 30 bird species in a secluded setting ideal for spring, fall, or winter visits.

Cassadore Spring, Gila

Cassadore Spring near Peridot, Arizona, provides moderate solitude with 6 mammal species, 30 birds, and 5 wildflowers, ideal in spring or fall.

Lake Powell (N, 0mi), Glen Canyon NRA

Glen Canyon Dam , which is a feature of the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) , impounds Colorado River water to form Lake Powell, one of the most...

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, AZ

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or...

Chiricahua National Monument, AZ

Explore rhyolite pinnacles and balanced rocks on foot or by car. Relax at the campground under star-filled, dark skies. See how a mountain range rising...

Coronado National Memorial, AZ

It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a...

Fort Bowie National Historic Site, AZ

For nearly 25 years, Fort Bowie stood at the crossroads of the Chiricahua Apache's fight to defend their ancestral homeland and the U.S. Army's westward...

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ

Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The...

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral...

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, AZ

Wóshdę́ę́, please come in where the squeaky wooden floors greet your entry into the oldest operating Trading Post on the Navajo Nation. As your eyes...

Grand Canyon-parashant National Monument, AZ

Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and...

River Reservoir - Main, Apache

River Reservoir - Main in Arizona near Greer provides a peaceful fishing setting with mild spring through fall conditions and seven mammal species.

Lake Powell #2 (N, 0mi), Glen Canyon NRA

Glen Canyon Dam , which is a feature of the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) , impounds Colorado River water to form Lake Powell, one of the most...

Crescent Lake Dam Area, Apache

Crescent Lake Dam Area in Arizona provides secluded fishing near Greer, with 7 mammal species and decent scenery. Best visited in summer and fall.

Blue Ridge, Coconino

Blue Ridge in Arizona's Happy Jack area provides spring through fall fishing with moderate solitude and diverse wildlife including 13 mammal species.

Bunch Reservoir, Apache

Bunch Reservoir near Greer, Arizona, provides secluded spring through fall fishing with 7 mammal species and 6 wildflower species present.

Yellow Cliffs, Maricopa

Yellow Cliffs in Arizona offers moderate solitude and diverse wildlife, best in spring, fall, and winter.

Rafter Take Out, Gila

Rafter Take Out in Arizona provides moderate solitude and diverse birdlife, ideal in spring, fall, and winter.

Crescent Lake West Side (store Area), Apache

Crescent Lake West Side in Arizona offers a secluded fishing experience with diverse mammals and wildflowers, best visited in summer and fall.

Boulder Beach Group Campsites #2 (N, 0mi), Lake Mead NRA

Boulder Beach Group Campground is located just minutes from Las Vegas along the Boulder Basin of Lake Mead. It’s open year-round and features large paved...

Whitlow Ranch Reservoir, Pinal

Whitlow Ranch Reservoir in Arizona hosts 4 mammal species and 30 bird species, offering a quiet natural retreat.

Alamo Lake (NE, 3mi), La Paz

Alamo Lake in Arizona features mild winters and springs, with 30 bird species and four wildflower species in its rarely visited shores.

Painted Rock Reservoir, Maricopa

Painted Rock Reservoir in Arizona is best visited in spring, fall, or winter. It offers moderate solitude and 30 bird species.

See Canyon Trailhead, Coconino

Visit SEE CANYON TRAILHEAD, located 15.9 miles from Sun Valley, AZ. Elevation: 7,900 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Merganser Trailhead (W, 0mi), Coconino

Visit MERGANSER TRAILHEAD, located 17.7 miles from Sun Valley, AZ. Elevation: 7,700 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Tanque Verde Middle Parking Lot Trailhead, Saguaro National Park

Visit TANQUE VERDE MIDDLE PARKING LOT, located 13.3 miles from Mount Lemmon, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Mexican Hay Lake Th Trailhead, Apache

Visit MEXICAN HAY LAKE TH, located 5.7 miles from Greer, AZ. Elevation: 8,982 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Lookout Trailhead #120, Coconino

Visit LOOKOUT TRAILHEAD #120, located 23.7 miles from Fredonia, AZ. Elevation: 7,129 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Rock Creek Th Trailhead, Gila

Rock Creek Trailhead near Payson, Arizona, sees moderate use during spring and fall, featuring good birdwatching in a warm, dry climate.

Ladybug Saddle Trailhead, Graham

Visit LADYBUG SADDLE, located 14.7 miles from Thatcher, AZ. Elevation: 8,523 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Charlie Moore Trailhead (#307), Greenlee

Visit CHARLIE MOORE TRAILHEAD (#307), located 16.5 miles from Glenwood, NM. Elevation: 6,354 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Brown Th Trailhead, Cochise

Visit BROWN TH, located 5.0 miles from Sierra Vista, AZ. Elevation: 5,150 ft. Desert terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Willow Springs Picnic Ground, Coconino

In Arizona near Young, this day use area offers moderate solitude, decent scenery, and hosts 30 bird species, ideal for spring through fall visits.

Midgley Bridge, Coconino

Midgley Bridge day use area near Sedona, Arizona features mild temperatures and diverse wildlife including 8 mammal and 30 bird species, with optimal...

Pitman Valley Rt 66 Interp, Coconino

Pitman Valley RT 66 in Arizona offers seasonal access with black bears among 8 mammal and 30 bird species in a rarely visited setting.

Homestead Upper, Yavapai

Homestead Upper near Pine, Arizona offers three-season access with 4 mammal and 30 bird species in moderately quiet pine forest.

Garland Prairie Vista, Coconino

Garland Prairie Vista near Parks, Arizona features three-season access with black bears among 30 bird species in quiet high desert.

Crescent Moon Ranch (SW, 0mi), Yavapai

Crescent Moon Ranch in Arizona sees moderate crowds in spring and fall, with 8 mammal and 30 bird species present.

Christopher Creek Picnic, Gila

Christopher Creek Picnic in Arizona offers moderate solitude with 30 bird species. Spring through fall visits are ideal in this mild, dry climate.

Grandview Lookout Tower, Coconino

Grandview Lookout Tower in Arizona provides a remote day use area near the Grand Canyon, best visited from spring through fall. Black bears frequent the...

Painted Desert Vista #2 (N, 0mi), Sunset Crater Volcano NM

Painted Desert Vista in Arizona is a secluded day use area near Flagstaff, ideal from spring through fall. Black bears, 13 mammal species, and 30 bird...

Hayfield Draw Ohv Day Use Area, Yavapai

Visit HAYFIELD DRAW OHV DAY USE AREA, located 6.0 miles from Cottonwood, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Alto Pit Ohv Day Use, Yavapai

Visit ALTO PIT OHV DAY USE, located 6.3 miles from Iron Springs, AZ. Elevation: 6,099 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Four Peaks Ohv Staging, Maricopa

Visit FOUR PEAKS OHV STAGING, located 11.4 miles from Fort Mcdowell, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Pobrecito Ohv Staging Area, Maricopa

Visit POBRECITO OHV STAGING AREA, located 8.1 miles from Fort Mcdowell, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Wolverine Ohv Staging Area, Maricopa

Visit WOLVERINE OHV STAGING AREA, located 9.1 miles from Tortilla Flat, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Hackamore Ohv Staging Area, Maricopa

Visit HACKAMORE OHV STAGING AREA, located 8.0 miles from Tortilla Flat, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Blue Point Ohv Staging Area, Maricopa

Visit BLUE POINT OHV STAGING AREA, located 7.1 miles from Fort Mcdowell, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Dutchman Ohv Staging, Maricopa

Visit DUTCHMAN OHV STAGING, located 6.0 miles from Tortilla Flat, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Usery Ohv Staging Area, Maricopa

Visit USERY OHV STAGING AREA, located 8.2 miles from Fort Mcdowell, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Beaver Creek #2 (N, 0mi), Yavapai

Visit BEAVER CREEK, located 4.4 miles from Lake Montezuma, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Lower Oak Creek Estates, Yavapai

Visit LOWER OAK CREEK ESTATES, located 2.3 miles from Cornville, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Slide Rock, Coconino

Slide Rock in Arizona features a quiet swimming spot with eight mammal species and 30 bird species, ideal from spring to fall.

Elk Ridge Ski Area, Coconino

Visit ELK RIDGE SKI AREA, located 2.4 miles from Williams, AZ. Elevation: 7,568 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Wing Mountain, Coconino

Visit WING MOUNTAIN, located 4.7 miles from Bellemont, AZ. Elevation: 7,644 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Oak Hill Snow Play Area, Coconino

Visit OAK HILL SNOW PLAY AREA, located 5.0 miles from Parks, AZ. Elevation: 7,066 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley, Pima

Visit MT. LEMMON SKI VALLEY, located 2.7 miles from Mount Lemmon, AZ. Elevation: 8,772 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Snowbowl Ski Area, Coconino

Visit SNOWBOWL SKI AREA, located 9.4 miles from Bellemont, AZ. Elevation: 9,330 ft. Alpine terrain. Best visited Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Flagstaff Nordic Center, Coconino

Visit FLAGSTAFF NORDIC CENTER, located 9.2 miles from Bellemont, AZ. Elevation: 8,024 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Crowley, Coconino

Visit CROWLEY, located 10.3 miles from Bellemont, AZ. Elevation: 8,038 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Walker Lake, Coconino

Visit WALKER LAKE, located 12.1 miles from Bellemont, AZ. Elevation: 7,903 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge #2 (N, 0mi), Pima

Visit CABEZA PRIETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, located 1.2 miles from Ajo, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.