Hiking Phoenix

The ultimate guide to Phoenix hiking and trail running. Explore Phoenix mountain trails, safety tips, hiking terms, and expert desert guidelines.

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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.

Upcoming Trail Races

Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs

10/17/26

Javelina Jundred

10/31/26

Pass Mountain Trail Runs

11/14/26

McDowell Mountain Frenzy Trail Runs

12/5/26

PhoMo 50K

12/12/26

Christiansen Trail Run

1/2/27

Recent Trail News

See the Valley from Papago Park's Hole in the Rock

9/22/26

New Statewide Survey Shows an Overwhelming Majority of Arizona Voters Oppose Cutting Protections for National Monuments

9/21/26

Canyon Lake closure impacts businesses along the Apache Trail

9/20/26

Firefighters rescue multiple hikers, dogs for heat exhaustion on Scottsdale trail

9/19/26

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