Top Adventures in Phoenix
Hike Piestewa Peak
Piestewa 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 p...
2.4 miles
1180 ft gain
Hike Phoenix Mountain Preserve's Freedom Trail
As 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 mil...
3.7 miles
1213 ft gain
Practice Yoga atop Piestewa Peak
If you are an avid hiker and also love practicing yoga, then Piestewa Peak has a hidden gem awaiting you! There is a little-known helipad located just off the primary trail to Piestewa Peak's Summit (see photos above for more detailed information)...
1.8 miles
900 ft gain
Hike Mojave Trail #200
The 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 su...
1.2 miles
300 ft gain
Hike Mojave Connector Trail #202
The 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 rap...
1.1 miles
165 ft gain
Hike North Mountain Trail
Beginning 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 ...
1.4 miles
600 ft gain
Hike Quartz Ridge
Quartz 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,...
1.8 miles
415 ft gain
Hike The Shaw Butte Trail
The 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...
3.8 miles
700 ft gain
Hike Echo Canyon on Camelback Mountain
If 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 T...
2.4 miles
1280 ft gain
Climb the Praying Monk
Park 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, activ...
0.5 miles
Climb the East Face of the Praying Monk
5.6 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 diffi...
0.5 miles
200 ft gain
Hike Up Camelback Mountain via Cholla Trail
This 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 increase...
3 miles
1275 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Cave Creek, Arizona
Cave Creek Group Site
Overview Cave Creek Group Site is located 20 miles north of Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona. It is a historic campground constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This sit... -
Crown King, Arizona
Turney Gulch Group
Overview Turney Gulch is a remote, scenic location for groups of up to 100 people to rest under the stars and towering pines of Prescott National Forest. Site accomodates 30 vehicles or less. The s... -
Crown King, Arizona
Horsethief Cabin
Overview Horsethief Cabin is situated in a clearing of Ponderosa pines at an elevation of over 6,000 feet in the Bradshaw Mountains of the Prescott National Forest. The original cabin was built in ...
