Does Arizona desert really get cold at night 10 miles from towns?

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Drexl

I was reading about a homeless man that camps out on federal land in Arizona and rides his bike into town to work. I was planning on doing something similar, but I've heard people freeze in deserts at night. So what about like 5 to 10 miles outside of major cities in Arizona, in the desert. Would it really get that cold there during winter to where it would be uncomfortable in a tent?

Answer
Yes it does. Up North around Flagstaff, Payson, Prescott it snows in the winter but even down in the valley in Tucson is snows.....Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe it doesn't snow but temps get pretty cold in the middle of winter, typically you'll see lows around 40-50 degree which is pretty cold if your sleeping in a tent.

So it all depends on what part of AZ your going to be "camping".

Which trail should I take for a 5-day Arizona primative camping trip?

Canebrake

I live in Decatur, Georgia, next to Atlanta, and am planning a solo 5-day primative camping trip in early October within 100 miles of Flagstaff. My criteria are:

--water

--seclusion

--much beauty

--strenuous is OK, maybe preferred

--bonus: good side trails, especially historic ones.

Iâve looked at 3 AZ trail books, & narrowed my choices to 5: Fossil Springs, West Clear Creek, Secret Canyon, Bell, and Kelsey-Dorsey. (BUT, I'm VERY open to other suggestions.)

Iâm an experienced backpacker, with little experience in the West. Last fall, I spent 3 days with a buddy at Phantom Ranch--down North Kaibab, back up Bright Angel. 1st time at G.C. & 1st AZ trip ever.

I understand that some of these 5 are popular, but secluded on weekdays, especially in Oct. True? I'd appreciate any suggestions you have--the more broad and detailed, the better. Thanks so much.

Answer
Do the S.Bass > Tonto > Boucher Loop hike n GCNP
Do it in that direction Pay for a ride out to the S. Bass trail-head .
Navigating the West Tonto Trail will be a major challenge for you Trade tent weight for water carrying capacity and have a great time
Don't F** k Up ! because if you get hurt between S. Bass & Boucher there will be nobody out there to rescue you.

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