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Youll cross a stream and climb up to scenic views of Elephant Mountain, Pinnacle Peak and more on this Spur Cross Ranch hike in Cave Creek.

Sometimes, an addiction is a good thing. Swapping a junk food obsession or movie streaming fixation for a commitment to healthful foods and regular outdoor recreation are the kinds of addictions that improve quality of life. Kicking bad habits isn’t easy, but hiking can help wean even the most devout triple-burger-with-the-works aficionados off the artery-hardening stuff. That’s because, like eating potato chips, once you start hiking, it’s difficult to stop. And when you really get in...