Hiking Phoenix
The ultimate guide to Phoenix hiking and trail running. Explore Phoenix mountain trails, safety tips, hiking terms, and expert desert guidelines.
The trails near Phoenix, Arizona are nothing short of spectacular! They can also be treacherous without proper information and preparation.
Hiking Phoenix aspires to be a valuable resource for all levels and varieties of hikers and runners. You'll find information about the trails and mountains surrounding the fifth-largest city in the US. There is a safety guide to help visitors better understand the requirements of traversing the desert. You will also find a glossary of terms about hiking and trail running, as well as hiking news stories and even more awesomeness like events and challenges.
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Recent Trail News
Phoenix fire department uses e-bikes to cut mountain rescue times
10/8/26People aren't the only ones using the Arizona Trail
10/2/26See the Valley from Papago Park's Hole in the Rock
9/22/26New Statewide Survey Shows an Overwhelming Majority of Arizona Voters Oppose Cutting Protections for National Monuments
9/21/26
