Glendale, Arizona
Top Spots in and near Glendale
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Phoenix, Arizona
Shaw Butte Trail
5.04.22 mi / 866 ft gainThe Shaw Butte Trail is a short loop hike that leads you to the top of Shaw Butte in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Beginning from the trailhead on Central Avenue, The first section of trail follows a steady uphill service road to the top. Near the top you'll find an array of towers and a good...Read more -
Glendale, Arizona
Run at Thunderbird Park
5.02 mi / 475 ft gainThis is a great spot to go for a quick run or a short hike if you're in North Phoenix. Thunderbird park is easily accessible with free entry and a number of picnic areas.There are 3 main hills with a variety of trail options to hike up/around each. From the top you'll find a nice view of valley...Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
North Mountain Trail
4.71.42 mi / 571 ft gainBeginning from the start of the trail on 7th Street, this short hike can be a good quick workout that offers great views of the greater Phoenix area. Be aware that this hike is a fairly steep climb 600 feet to the top. Once you reach the summit of North Mountain you'll find great views of the...Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
Shadow Mountain Loop
2.07 mi / 600 ft gainShadow Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Phoenix, Arizona.Read more -
Glendale, Arizona
Deem Hills Loop
3.55 miLocated in north Phoenix, the Deem Hills recreation area features a dog park, playground, soccer field, and trailhead leading into the neighboring hills. To begin your hike, get around the dog park by starting at the Circumference trailhead on the north side of the parking lot. To complete th...Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
Piestewa Peak Summit
4.42.25 mi / 1050 ft gainPiestewa Peak, formerly known as Squaw Peak and conveniently located in the heart of the Phoenix metropolitan area, is a relatively short hike that yields impressive views of the city and is a perfect spot to watch the sunset. Piestewa Peak is a popular spot for locals who do not want to drive or...Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
Freedom Trail Loop
5.03.8 mi / 1093 ft gainAs the third longest trail in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, the Freedom Trail provides a great option for those looking for a longer hike, which can also be made even a bit longer by bolting on the Piestewa Summit hike along the way (adds 1.2 miles additional and a view from the top!). Many look...Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
Mojave Trail #200
4.51.88 mi / 430 ft gainThe entrance for the Piestewa Peak area is located at 2701 E. Squaw Peak Drive. The Mojave Picnic Area & Trailhead is the first parking area on the right. This is a very popular trail when the outside temps drop a bit so get there early for sunset hikes to ease parking. The trail begins on t...Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
Mojave Connector Trail #202
2.18 mi / 820 ft gainThe best starting point to access this hike is parking at the Mojave Picnic Area and heading up the Mojave Trail #200. At .4 miles, you will hit the junction and stating point for the Mojave Connector Trail. Head left at the saddle and begin a rapid ascent up switchbacks to a small flattened summ...Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
Ruth Hamilton Trail
3.32 mi / 981 ft gainRuth Hamilton Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Phoenix, Arizona.Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
Quartz Ridge Trail
4.52.29 mi / 509 ft gainQuartz Ridge in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve (also known as Trail 8A) is a great escape getaway trail that can be done as a single track or combined with many intersecting trails. It is a very popular trail for hikers, trail runners, pet walkers, sky gawkers and more! The trailhead sits in a sm...Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
Echo Canyon Trail on Camelback Mountain
4.52.46 mi / 1214 ft gainIf you live near or around Phoenix, you know that Camelback Mountain is pretty hard to miss. Due to the mountain's height, this hike isn't exactly what you would call easy. There are two sides of the mountain you can hike, Echo Canyon and Cholla Trail. Echo Canyon is shorter, but still an extreme...Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
Climb the Praying Monk
4.30.5 miPark at the Echo Canyon Parking Area.From the trailhead, hike up Echo trail until your reach the saddle. At the saddle, you will turn south and start taking the climbers trail to the headwall, which is just past the sign that says "caution, active bee area." Once you reach the headwall, there a...Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
Climb the East Face of the Praying Monk
0.5 mi / 200 ft gain5.6 Sport climb, up an 80 foot face, 9 bolts to the top. This was the first outdoor climb for myself. It opened the doors to getting out of the gym and becoming a part of the local climbing community. I highly recommend it, as it is not too difficult, and can be done with a group of people. The...Read more -
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Camelback Mountain via Cholla Trail
4.52.68 mi / 1158 ft gainThis challenging hike up the east side of Camelback Mountain has beautiful views of Phoenix and Scottsdale, and is not often crowded. You will begin on switchbacks heading up the mountain, with trail markers to guide you at first. The hike increases in difficulty about 1 mile in, when you reach ...Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
Apache Wash Loop Trail
5.79 mi / 541 ft gainThis hike begins at the Apache Wash Trailhead where you will find restrooms and a covered rest area. This loop is simple to follow and offers various shortcuts along with an access to an optional summit climb. The loop begins from the north-east end of the parking lot near the restrooms. Turn l...Read more
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Cave Creek, Arizona
Cave Creek Group Site
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Crown King, Arizona
Turney Gulch Group
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Crown King, Arizona
Horsethief Cabin
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