Best places: Hiking areas in Scottsdale, United States

👍👍 Great hike. Especially if you love rocks and desert views. Went late in the day with my dog and was fortunate because it wasn't too crowded. I found this to be a challenging, but doable, hike. Lots of incline, but not rock scrambling, and the uphill was balanced by flat and downward slope areas. Thi...

👍👍 We had a great hike with Mad Desert Trekking. Matt was our guide and his knowledge, accommodating and easy-going demeanor and personality were exactly what we needed on our last night in Scottsdale, for our sunset hike. While I lived in AZ when attending grad school at ASU, my wife had never been t...

👍👍 First time hiking here. We went on a weekday and the place was pretty empty - it was perfect for a nice stroll. We did the Marcus landslide trail and really enjoyed it. It is marked as moderate difficulty but is really quite an easy trail. There is some mild inclines here and there but really much e...

👍👍 well paved trails and a great view up top!

👍👍 The trail from Lost Dog Trail to Sunrise Peak is a definite challenge. Lots of lose rocks, along the trail. Make sure that you wear a great pair of shoes. Preferably hiking shoes. Be prepared. Take water, snacks. Make sure your phone is fully charged. First aid kit should be also packed along...

👍👍 Excellent hike with my daughter. Very clean preserve. One of the prettiest desert hikes in the valley! Should I add a photo?

👍👍 Beautiful hike, 4 miles or so, depending on which trails you choose. Up and down through the wash, but nothing steep. Great views!

👍👍 Beautiful hiking trail off of the Gateway Trailhead on the McDowell Preserve! This is a moderate hike and not for a beginner or a child. It has a steady incline throughout the majority of the trail with a few reprieves (not much though) here and there. During this time of year, I recommend starting...