HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 9 most popular phoenix hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Guided Sonoran Desert hike in Phoenix at sunrise or sunset with custom pacing, big valley views, and water, snacks, and photo stops.
Most Popular“Our tour guide, Joe, was exceptional! We enjoyed hiking and learning about the gorgeous natural world around us on the sunset hike. Highly recommend!”
Strenuous, guide-led Camelback Mountain hike with hands-on scrambling, summit views over Phoenix, and snacks, water, sunscreen, and gear.
“Curtis was an awesome guide. He made the hike very fun and memorable, and I enjoyed listening to his past hiking stories! We were able to get up in an hour and down in an hour fifteen, including breaks. If you have hiked before, even moderately, this hike should be no problem. The views were…”
A 2-hour guided Sonoran Desert hike in Phoenix to Piestewa viewpoints, with snacks, water, and sweeping Valley of the Sun views.
“Our tour guide, James, was fantastic! He was extremely interesting and extremely knowledgeable! Definitely recommend him.”
Chase purple UV glow across Phoenix’s desert at night, spotting scorpions and city lights with expert guide Paul in a small group.
“2 hours, 2 miles, up to 1800 feet, moderately strenuous night hike complete with reflective vests, UV flashlights, water, and amazing beauty of the flora and fauna of the area surrounding Squaw Mountain. Paul was the perfect guide. Very knowledgeable about different cacti, etc. Surreal getting an up-close view of glowing scorpions while listening to…”
Guided South Mountain sunrise or sunset hike from Pima Canyon. Petroglyphs, saguaro, city views, blacklight finds, and included snacks.
“Scott was amazing and very patient with my group. He was very informative and even brought us snacks. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience.”
Hike Echo Canyon on Camelback, then stretch into guided yoga at a scenic off-trail viewpoint in a small Phoenix group.
“Views and hike were amazing. Went by myself (22 female) and Michelle gave the best customized experience and the most instagram worthy photos of me.The relaxing yoga at the end was the cherry on top ✔️”
Two-hour guided Sonoran Desert hike near Piestewa Peak with expert safety, water, snacks, and big Phoenix valley views.
“The hiking was very nice. I saw a variety of cacti. The guide was excellent kind. I will recommend this activity to my friends. But actual meeting point was different from the point written in App, so it took a while to meet the guide”
A 2-hour guided Sonoran Desert hike from Phoenix Mountains Preserve, with expert medical-certified guide, views, water, snacks, and small groups.
“Cooper was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and everything we saw surrounding it. This was great activity for small groups, Going into this, I was a little bit nervous about hiking in the heat, but it was a really enjoyable hike, and I think if I came back, I could…”
Join Scott Z for a tough 2-hour Piestewa Peak hike at golden hour, with Phoenix views, desert wildlife, and sunset or sunrise timing.
“Scott was a great guide! Super knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. He knows a lot about the area and it's clear he does this simply because he wants to share what he loves. Thanks Scott for a great hike!”
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