Trail News
With the city of Phoenix responding to over 200 trail rescues each year, desert wilderness demands respect. Yet Arizona's trails host far more than cautionary tales. From weekend trail race recaps to crucial safety updates, hiking news and stories from the dirt, you'll find the full spectrum on Hiking Phoenix.
Recent News
Below is a mix of recent trail and hiking news in and around the city of Phoenix, AZ.
2026-11-12 - Hiking Black Canyon Trail is one of the best ways to observe the feral burros. The Biscuit Flat Segment is the first leg of the historic 100-plus-mile route, which runs from Carefree Highway in Phoenix to the Town of Mayer, and was recently extended into the Verde Valley.
Phoenix Mag
2026-11-12 - Every Sunday, Summit Road -- the main paved, winding roadway that cuts through South Mountain Park and Preserve -- closes to public motor vehicles
Hiking Phoenix
2026-11-11 - For hiking safety advocate Chelsey McHale, the campaign is personal. She lost her older brother Clint after he fell on Camelback 15 years ago.
Phoenix Mag
2026-11-09 - Peralta Regional Park will be completely closed from November 16 to November 19 for maintenance throughout the park. This closure will impact all campsites, ramadas, and trails within the park.
Pinal County
2026-11-03 - Following this past weekend's heavy storms and flooding, several sections of the New River Trail remain underwater and impassable. Trail users are urged to use caution and follow all posted closures and safety advisories.
City of Peoria
2026-11-02 - Maricopa County Parks and Recreation invites residents and visitors to lace up their hiking boots and hit the trails on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, in recognition of National Take a Hike Day.
Maricopa County Parks
2026-11-01 - Maricopa County Parks and Recreation will waive the $10 per vehicle day-use entry fee for active and retired military personnel on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Maricopa County Parks
2026-10-31 - Hikers in Phoenix will soon be seeing more electronic message boards at the start of their hikes.
Phoenix Independent
2026-10-31 - Halloween weekend brought relentless downpours, flash-flood washes, and ankle-deep slop to Javelina Jundred, turning the party in the desert into an absolute test of mental fortitude.
Hiking Phoenix
2026-10-26 - Two mountains/trails in the Phoenix area are among the top for rattlesnake encounters.
World Atlas