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.
9/22/2026 - You do not have to travel far from the heart of Phoenix to find red rocks, desert trails and sweeping views of the Valley.
[ ABC 15 ]
9/21/2026 - The survey, fielded by Echelon Insights on behalf of The Wilderness Society, reveals that 83% of Arizona voters oppose eliminating national monument lands in Arizona,
[ AZ Trail ]
9/20/2026 - Businesses along the Apache Trail, including historic Tortilla Flat, are feeling the effects as Canyon Lake closes for dam work through early January.
[ 12 News ]
9/19/2026 - Around 11 a.m., first responders were called to Lost Dog Wash Trailhead in the McDowell Mountains on reports of multiple people suffering from heat exhaustion.
[ AZ Family ]
9/17/2026 - Hike for Special Needs at State Farm Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027
[ AZ Family ]
9/3/2026 - Triple digits in the Phoenix metro area through most of the week.
[ AZ Family ]
9/3/2026 - Authorities say three novice hikers got stranded after they relied on artificial intelligence to plan the trip.
[ AZ Family ]
9/2/2026 - We're asking what causes erosion on Arizona's hiking trails, and whether extreme heat accelerates it. Plus, why hiking the day after a storm is particularly dangerous, and how long trails actually take to recover.
[ AZ Family ]
8/27/2026 - MCSO's Fox 1 helicopter is helping fill the gap left by Phoenix's grounded hoist helicopter, but Arizona's summer heat is exposing the aircraft's limitations
[ ABC 15 ]
8/21/2026 - The Phoenix Fire Department is asking for hikers to stay off the Valley's trails after responding to a rescue call Friday morning on South Mountain.
[ 12 News ]