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Some high points require expert skill, a bit of luck, and probably some suffering. Not these. Here are 14 peaks high on views, low on effort that don’t play hard to get.
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Overnight: Black Top Mesa, Arizona
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Waking up to a bird’s-eye view of the very best of the Superstitions Weavers Needle, Battleship Mountain, Geronimo Head, and Black Mesa Mountain spread out in a semi-circle from north to south will make the frontcountry feel farther away than it is. (The petroglyphs in the area add to the immersive feeling.) Given that, it’s easy to forget that most of the 5.7-mile hike in was a breeze through wild oats and all manner of cacti from the Dutchman trailhead, though the final gain of 1,000 feet in a mile is likely to stick in your memory. Camp in an impacted spot near the summit and rest assured that backcount
Where to Ride
Looking to escape your neighborhood to find a new place to ride your bike? The region is home to some stellar options for two-wheeled fun
Deep Run Park
The 2.4-mile singletrack outer-loop dirt trail offers moderate terrain for mountain bikers, and 3.4 miles of paved trails are a great place to ride with kids. The new Deep Run Pump Track offers a short loop of rollers and berms where riders can propel themselves around by shifting their body weight rather than pedaling.
James River Park System
In the heart of the city, along the James River, youâll find everything from the sedate gravel trails at Pony Pasture and Ancarrowâs Landing to the rugged and challenging terrain of the Buttermilk and North Bank trails. The Belle Isle Bike Skills Area is a great place for beginners and kids to practice mountain biking skills before hitting the trails.