Posted By Visit Mesa Team
February 26, 2018
Top 5: Mesa for Adventure Seekers
Looking for adventure? Mesa is ripe with opportunity for those seeking a little more than putting their putting skills to the test. Money Magazine editors named the city the “Best Place for Outdoor Lovers,” calling attention to the thousands of acres of natural wonderland surrounding the urban oasis. Check out our five can’t-miss spots in City Limitless® for adventurers like you!
Looking for adventure? City Limitless® is ripe with opportunity for those seeking a little more than putting their putting skills to the test. Just last year, Money Magazine editors named the city the “Best Place for Outdoor Lovers,” calling attention to the thousands of acres of natural wonderland surrounding the urban oasis. Check out our five can’t-miss spots in City Limitless® for adventurers like you!
Find your adventurous side and explore nature’s wonderland with more than 29 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. If you are looking for a challenging hike, try the 7.1-mile Pass Mountain Trail. Another visitor favorite is the Wind Cave Trail which reaches high onto the mountain side and allows hikers onto the adjacent Tonto National Forest while offering beautiful view of the Valley’s vistas below.
REI Co-op Adventure Center Arizona
Whether you’re looking for a mountain biking escape or a kayaking adventure, AOA is the place to go for unique, expert-guided excursions in City Limitless®. Experience and explore the desert led by one of their exceptional adventure tour guides who are sure to provide a unique excursion you won’t soon forget!
Arizona may be known for its desert landscapes but there is no shortage of waterways to explore when visiting Mesa. Here, three lakes and two rivers allow for desert boating, fishing, rafting, paddle boarding, kayaking, water skiing, wake boarding and jet skiing – and tubing, Arizona’s floating picnic. Work your core and enjoy the beautiful waterways of City Limitless® when you try out the popular stand up paddleboarding (SUP).
Desert Segway Tour at Fort McDowell Adventures
Skip the city Segway tour and opt for one that takes the adventure through the beautiful Sonoran Desert with Adventures Out West. Check out Fort McDowell Adventures’ other exploration opportunities HERE.
There’s no doubt, you’re sure to find your adventurous side here in City Limitless®! When you do, be sure to share your photos with us on social media using #MesaCityLimitless or #VisitMesa.