Blevins Trail in Usery Mountain Regional Park

A graduate of Rollins College who completed management programs at both the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, Brad Blaicher owns and operates OnSite Temp Housing in Phoenix, Arizona. When he isn’t working, Brad Blaicher is an avid hiker.

One of the most popular hikes in the greater Phoenix area is Blevins Trail. Located in Usery Mountain Regional Park just east of Phoenix, this hike offers what Visit Phoenix describes as an “easygoing introduction to quintessential Sonoran Desert scenery.”

A flat, 3.1-mile loop, Blevins Trail is appropriate for hikers of all skill levels. It presents great views of the nearby Pass Mountain, as well as the more distance Cat Peaks and Superstition Mountain.

Another prominent feature of the Blevins Trail is the striking vegetation that surrounds it. Visitors can see cacti and other desert plants such as saguaros, ocotillos, and cholla. In the springtime, the area treats hikers to an abundance of beautiful wildflowers.