Adventure Along Mountain Trails and Riverbanks in Sierra Vista, Arizona

Sierra Vista in southeastern Arizona means big hikes and high elevation, and the soaring Huachuca Mountains deliver in spades with knock-out views and surprisingly cool temperatures. Sierra Vista is nestled in the foothills at 4,600 feet with 360-degree mountain views that ring desert grasses.

A south-to-north line of ancient cottonwood marks the San Pedro River, offering nearly level hiking trails for a relaxing stroll along the riverbank where you can still enjoy breathtaking views (without taking your breath away).

With a wet winter in the rear-view mirror, Sierra Vista is expecting a superbloom, where wildflowers transform the landscape into waves of color. From cheerful clumps of yellow creosote bush to patches of purple lupine, meadows speckled with lavender marsh aster, blasts of pink clover, and orange poppies mixed with palm-sized wild sunflowers, southeastern Arizona is great for eye-popping spring blooms. Whether you hike along the river or to the top of a peak, nature will greet you with plenty of colors, bird calls, and breezes that lift leaves in a quiet whisper.