Introduction: Few, if any states can match the variety of backcountry terrain that Arizona has to offer. From arid desserts and lush riverside thickets to tall stands of conifer and alpine tundra. Arizona has it all. For the hiker and backpacker, this diversity, combined with the many trails that have been established in Arizona's outback over the years, translates into a vast and interesting array of backcountry excursions from which to choose. --