Easy
HIEROGLYPHIC TRAIL – Apache Junction Distance 8 Miles Time 3.5 hrs (round trip) Hieroglyphic Trail is a 2.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Apache Junction, Arizona that features a waterfall.
WATER RANCH TRAIL – Gilbert Distance 1.9 Miles Time 1 hr (round trip) An urban park with a series of loop trails surrounding seven ponds stocked with fish and birds. A leisurely walk that is partially paved.
COACH WHIP, RIDGELINE AND SUNRISE LOOP – Glendale Distance 2.1 Miles Time 0.5 hrs (round trip) A regularly visited trail that is part of the 20 miles of trails in a network through the Hedgepeth Hills. Surrounded by neighborhoods.
‘A’ MOUNTAIN AT HAYDEN BUTTE – Tempe Distance 0.9 Miles Time 1 hr (round trip) Short trail near the ASU Campus with a great panoramic view of Tempe. Nice hike with some stairs to give you a workout.
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Medium
BRITTLEBUSH AND CREST TRAIL – Apache Junction Distance 2.2 Miles Time 1 hrs (round trip) It has a few miles of new trails that loop around the mountain. Used by both runners and bikers. Great view of the Phoenix Valley.
HAWES TRAIL SYSTEM LOOP – Mesa/Tonto National Forest Distance 6.9 Miles Time 3 hrs (round trip) A simple easy trail with running and biking options. Great view of the river and surrounding areas. MED
TELEGRAPH PASS TRAIL – Phoenix Distance 2.2 Miles Time 1 hr (round trip) A short hike that is easily accessible in the city. Offers a great view of metro Phoenix, with bathrooms and water on the trailhead.
NORTH MOUNTAIN NATIONAL TRAIL – Phoenix Distance 1.7 Miles Time 1.5 hr (round trip) Easily accessible trail for Phoenix, with some steep areas with some urban views with mother nature.
HOLBERT TRAIL TO DOBBINS LOOKOUT – Phoenix Distance 3.8 Miles Time 2 hrs (round trip) Beautiful, well marked trail that may be busy during the weekends. Some rocky parts. Great view of the city at the top.
PINNACLE PEAK TRAIL – Scottsdale Distance 3.9 Miles Time 2 hrs (round trip) Pinnacle Peak Trail is a 4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail with well maintained steps and lots of view of the city.
GATEWAY LOOP TRAIL – Scottsdale Distance 4.2 Miles Time 3 hrs (round trip) A fun hike with spots with benches to enjoy the view. Some elevated spots and rocky in some spots, but with many gorgeous views.
TOM’S THUMB TRAIL – Scottsdale Distance 4 Miles Time 2.5 hrs (round trip) A short switchback trail from Tom’s Thumb trailhead up to Tom’s Thumb spur. Gorgeous views of the southern McDowell Mountains and urban Phoenix. Restroom at the trailhead, but no water.
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Hard
PIESTEWA PEAK SUMMIT TRAIL #300 – Phoenix Distance 2.2 Miles Time 2 hrs (round trip) Heavily trafficked trail with a fantastic view at Some rocky parts. Short but taxing climb.
CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN VIA ECHO CANYON TRAIL – Scottsdale Distance 2.5 Miles Time 3.5 hrs (round trip) Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon Trail is a 2.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail.
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