8 Perfect Places In Arizona For People Who Hate Crowds

Where are some nice, secluded places in Arizona?

Arizona is a big place covering many, many miles, and with that territory comes lots of away-from-it-all destinations throughout the state to pay a visit to when life gets too over-crowded. One of our very favorite secluded Arizona spots includes, perhaps most famously, the incredible Havasu Falls, located deep inside the Grand Canyon. It's a 10-mile hike to reach them, and only experienced hikers with considerable skill and stamina are typically able to trek it. It's worth the work, though, when you come upon this incredible waterfall after such a long journey. Another amazing, secluded little slice of paradise can be found in Northern Arizona on an unassuming-sounding road called Schnebly Hill Road. If you have a vehicle with 4 x 4 capabilities, Schnebly Hill is well worth a trip out - from seasonal waterfalls to incredibly scenic views, Schnebly Hill is an underappreciated diamond in the rough.

Where are the best scenic places in Arizona?

Arizona is a beautiful state with a ton of things to see and do - so much, in fact, that it would likely take years and years to see it all. There are the obvious choices, like the Grand Canyon, but there are also places that go unnoticed by many tourists that are well worth the trip. Saguaro National Park, in southern Arizona, is a stunningly beautiful desert paradise and home to tens of thousands of incredible Saguaro cacti, many of whom are more than 200 years old. Sedona is easily one of the most famous scenic destinations in the state, if not the entire country (some might even say the world, honestly). The brilliant iron-rich red rocks and breathtaking cliffs provide a backdrop for the rest of the beauty of the area to truly stand out. We're also home to lots of lakes and other, lesser-appreciated canyons. Consider taking this ultimate road trip to see some of the very best, most scenic places the Copper State has to offer.

What are the best off-the-beaten-path places in Arizona?

Arizona isn't just a haven for nature lovers; it's also a haven for those of us who like to get away from people who are getting away from it all. While tourists and locals alike swarm around the more typical touristy locations like downtown Sedona or the San Fransisco Peaks up in Flagstaff, there are many places that are often overlooked and truly under-appreciated. Some of our favorite off-the-beaten-path places to explore include such small paradises as Fossil Creek, which requires a rigorous hike to get to it, but it's rarely ever crowded and just happens to be breathtakingly beautiful, especially if you visit during a weekday when it will be relatively quiet. If urban exploration is a passion of yours, check out the weird little stop along the I-40 called Two Guns - it's an abandoned trading post with some really awesome, still-standing structures just waiting to be explored.