Those on two wheels need venture no further than the 14.3-mile National Trail to get a sense for the vast and varied terrain this parcel has to offer. And for anyone who still has energy after tackling these steep grades, the rest of the city is flat and easy to navigate. Further afield, the Salt River offers exciting Class II and III whitewater when the spring snowmelt starts to flow a trip that often includes a laying out on sun-baked river rocks and getting dunked in the frigid waters of the river. And for people looking to see Phoenix from an entirely different angle, we highly recommend the hot air balloon flights that generally lauch at dawn. If you're going to book accommodations, shop around.
Spring is the high season in Phoenix and rates are at their peak.
A good bet is the city's only hostel, The Metcalf House, downtown. It has 35 beds and a large common room in a great old home built in a Craftsman-cottage style. Work Outdoors at GORP Jobs Click Here. All rights reserved.