Where to go for Hiking Experiences in Arizona

High and unmistakable in the McDowell Mountain Preserve, you’ve probably seen Tom’s Thumb without realizing it many times with a glance to the north-east of Phoenix. This is another trail that has some steep terrain but worthwhile views to look…

A shorter trail, Lookout Mountain has everything you need if you’re looking for a smaller and more moderate hike like Piestewa Peak or Camelback without all the crowds that come with them. Though it’s only 0.9 miles in length, the…

More of a short walk with a big pay off than a proper hike, this spot in Papago Park is somewhere to hit up at least once. A short 0.3 mile walk from the parking lot will take you up…

Not well known to tourists, the South Mountain Preserve is a gem used mainly by Phoenix locals, and this trail is one of its shining examples. The trail gains 918 feet over a 3.4 mile loop, so it’s a bit…

This is one of one of Phoenix’s most popular mountain summits to climb, so you’re well advised to come early on a weekday in order to beat the crowds that Piestewa Peak (formerly Squaw Peak) draws to itself. While the…

Perhaps the best known trail of the White Tank Mountains, this easier trail stretches only 1.8 miles out and back for a mere 265 foot elevation gain. More for popular sightseeing than a challenge, be sure to bring the family…