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.
10/17/2026 - Shortly after 7 a.m., first responders were called to the Bell Pass Trail between the McDowell Mountains on reports of the injured woman.
[ AZ Family ]
10/17/2026 - Scottsdale and Phoenix Fire crews responded after a female hiker was struck in the head by a cactus along the Bell Pass Trail.
[ Fox 10 ]
10/16/2026 - Rescues at Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak and South Mountain increased this summer, although rescues during excessive heat warnings declined.
[ Ahwatukee Foothill News ]
10/8/2026 - Officials hope the new e-bikes will reduce response times by at least 50% and save crews energy in extreme heat.
[ Fox 10 ]
10/2/2026 - ASU researchers document how wildlife utilizes the same 800-mile path that beckons hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers
[ Arizona State University ]
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 ]