During this Jeep tour we will drive through a beautiful portion of the Superstition Mountains known as Mountain Mountain. We will explore Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden. We will visit a mine and hunt for Apache Tears, said to heal grief and give protection.
Mt. Peeley is at an elevation of 7030 feet. The panoramic views during the drive are spectacular as you drive through the Mazatzal Mountains. The sunset coming down the mountain are simply breathtaking!
The top of Mt. Ord is a great spot for sunset watching and offers excellent stargazing and astronomy photography. There are breathtaking panoramic views of both the Mogollon Rim and Roosevelt Lake. This drive is ideal for out-of-town visitors on the go or in-laws in need of entertainment.
Hike into an underground limestone wonderland known as Preacher Canyon Cave. This cave features stalagmites and stalactites formations created by dripping water filled with dissolved limestone. There is also a water pool towards the back of this living cave.
Take a trip with Private Jeep Excursions to explore the majestic Mogollon Rim, Promontory Butte, Rim Lakes, and other historic attractions on the plateau. The Mogollon Rim is a geological feature 200 miles long cutting across the state of Arizona. During this scenic drive atop the rim we will stop at a number of overlook vista points to take in the expansive sights. Often seen are family of Elk grazing along the rim. The sunsets up on the rim are breathtaking! We will also explore one of the more remote rim lakes. At this elevation you will enjoy temperatures 20 to 30 degrees cooler than the Phoenix area.
Take a water hike with Private Jeep Excursions to the Hanging Gardens through the beautiful West Clear Creek Wilderness. The trail leads upstream into a deep, narrow gorge which West Clear Creek has cut into the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. The downstream end of the trail has many clear pools, slickrock water slides, and a tree-shaded riparian areas all tucked away between red rock canyon walls.
Aztec Peak is a fire lookout at an elevation of 7,694 ft above the sea level, located in the Tonto National Forest, in central Arizona, USA. It’s the highest point of the Sierra Ancha Wilderness area. This off-road trail twist and turns up through beautiful forests and canyons. It takes you to the top of the Workman Creek Falls. There is a watchtower you can climb up giving you stunning views from the vista point atop of Aztec Peak. There are many side trails and hikes to explore within the Sierra Ancha Wilderness area.
Sycamore Falls located at the headwaters of Sycamore Creek in the 55,937 acre Sycamore Canyon Wilderness, this is a special place. The ponderosa pine forest and canyon country are relatively durable environments, but water is scarce and spring run-off powers Sycamore Falls usually no later than April each year. From April through November, however, this becomes one of the most popular rock climbing areas in the southwest, known as “Paradise Forks.”
Take a ride with Private Jeep Excursions to hike and explore the wonders of Aravaipa Canyon. With towering cliffs, flowing water and a rich diversity of flora and fauna, Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness remains as one of Arizonas truly unique areas. Its 19,410 acres of designated Wilderness beckons adventurers who yearn for solitude and scenic splendor.
Bulldog Canyon is part of the “Great Western Trail” in Arizona, traveling through the Tonto National Forest’s Goldfield Mountains and Sonoran Desert. It offers incredible views of the nearby Superstition Mountains and is home to some of Arizona’s most infamous legends.
