New River, Arizona
Top Spots in and near New River
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Scottsdale, Arizona
Marcus Landslide Trail
5.03.77 mi / 561 ft gainNamed after a landslide that scientists say occurred over 500,000 years ago, this interpretive hiking trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a perfect easy outing for families and nature lovers alike. It begins from the Tom's Thumb trailhead (shared parking lot), which is another beautiful hi...Read more -
Cordes Lakes, Arizona
Crown King OHV Trail
4.024.85 mi / 3497 ft gainCrown King OHV Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Mayer, Arizona.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
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
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 -
Scottsdale, Arizona
Bike the Pemberton Loop in McDowell Mountain Park
15.4 miThis is a 15.4 mile loop that has 879 feet of elevation gain and descent. We took this trail clockwise. The trail is very well marked and maintained. It starts out flat from the parking lot. Once you have made it across the road it begins to climb. You continue with a gradual climb until you've g...Read more -
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Hike the Dixie Mine Trail
2.05.5 mi / 591 ft gainThe MineDixie mine was established in 1877, when mining scouts noticed the large amount of quartz in the area. The Dixie Mine was sold many times throughout the 20th Century and was ruled no longer efficient in 1977 when it was sold to the McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The PetroglyphsThe area ...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 -
Scottsdale, Arizona
Sunrise Trail to Sunrise Peak
4.83.73 mi / 1037 ft gainSunrise Peak, also known as Sunrise Trail, is located at the residential foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Arizona. The trail will start next to a residential neighborhood, but after about a quarter mile you'll be immersed in the pristine Sonoran Desert. The trail will lead you t...Read more -
Waddell, Arizona
Hike Mesquite Canyon Trail
13 mi / 1394 ft gainThis is a great place to begin your hike in the White Tank Mountains. From the Ramada Way area, the trail begins to lead steadily into a small canyon. As you get further up, the trail will begin get more steep. After a short time it leads up to the first saddle and wraps around a ridge and bec...Read more