Most reviewed Hiking areas in Phoenix

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Phoenix through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 32 places from Hiking area category.

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South Mountain Park and Preserve
State park
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views.
4.80 (9.7K reviews)
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Hole in the Rock
Hiking area
Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion.
4.70 (5.1K reviews)
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Echo Canyon Recreation Area
Hiking area
Sizable park housing Camelback Mountain & its 3 hiking trails, free parking & recreation area.
4.80 (2.7K reviews)
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Piestewa Peak Park
Park
Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers.
4.80 (2.7K reviews)
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Echo Canyon Trailhead
Hiking area
Trailhead featuring a parking lot, restrooms & the start of a trail leading up Camelback Mountain.
4.90 (2.1K reviews)
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Camelback Mountain
Hiking area
Rocky hiking destination with two major trails featuring steep elevation gains & sweeping views.
4.80 (1.9K reviews)
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Pima Canyon Trailhead
Hiking area
There is a trail running up this canyon that rises from 880m above sea level to 1940m in elevation.
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
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Mormon Trailhead
Hiking area
Rugged, uphill hiking spot with desert scenery & picturesque views of the city.
4.80 (1.4K reviews)
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Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain
Hiking area
Highly advanced mountain trail with steep climbs, rocky terrain & picturesque summit views.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
Hiking area
Expansive public park with miles of hiking & biking trails winding through rocky desert terrain.
4.70 (732 reviews)
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North Mountain Visitor Center
Visitor center
👍👍 Attended their live folk music concert this Saturday morning from 9 to 11am. It was fantastic!!!! They find amazing musicians and original song writers! Today's 3 musicians played 25 different instruments as part of their concert! They were amazing!!! Remember to put Music on the Mountain on your c...
4.70 (628 reviews)
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Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 I have been hiking this area since 1978 this is my dad in 2022 perhaps his last hike in this beautiful area, he is 82 with Alzheimer's. It is at this place that he and I would hike in the evenings and talk about life.... Come on out and give it a walk you two will find it to be a sacred place.
4.80 (583 reviews)
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Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 This a very beautiful trail for biking, hiking, running, and walking.
4.80 (500 reviews)
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Piestewa Peak Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 Nice weekend hiking spot. Overall distance is approximately 2.3 miles, with over 1150 ft elevation. Carry enough water in summer. Happy hiking!
4.80 (477 reviews)
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South Mountain Environmental Education Center
Visitor center
👍👍 Great place. A lot of outdoor activities. Great for biking, walking, hiking, or BBQ. The staff who work in the visit center is very friendly and helpful. Amazing view when you go to the view point. You can see Ahwatukoo in the south side of the mountain. You also can see downtown Phoenix, Laveen, AS...
4.70 (312 reviews)
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Shaw Butte
Hiking area
👍 It’s a very easy trail. The is best suited for beginners probably. It is best for a lazy evening quick hike.
4.70 (278 reviews)
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Fat Man's Pass
Hiking area
Rugged, narrow passage running between 2 large boulders along the Hidden Valley Trail.
4.80 (215 reviews)
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Desert Vista Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 It’s an incredible place, it has an amazing view. There are a lot of signs in the road so you don’t get lost. It wasn’t that hard, it was my first time hiking but I do exercise frequently so… just keep that in mind. A bottle of water and a snack in case you need more energy.
4.80 (213 reviews)
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Camelback Hike
Hiking area
👍👍 Amazing views at the top! It is a very challenging hike! Be sure you have your hands free when doing this hike! I met a few people who brought drinks and no pack to carry their drink. I saw some people carrying their drinks but a good chunk of the hike is sprawling. I brought a backpack to make it...
4.80 (211 reviews)
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Javelina Canyon Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 Fairly easy hike. There are a lot of hills, rocky surface and no real directions. The views of the city are amazing. When you get to the top, there are so many trails to take. Be sure to mark where you parked.
4.80 (206 reviews)
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