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According to the city of Phoenix, more than 200 hikers are in need of rescue each year. Some people fail to bring enough water with them on their journey, some get lost on the intricate trail systems, some get injured maneuvering the desert terrain. But not all hiking stories are doom and gloom. Some offer information, some offer inspiration, some are just downright entertaining.
Recent News
Below is a mix of recent headlines relating to hiking news in and around the city of Phoenix, Arizona.
7/25/2026 - Firefighters are working to rescue two hikers suffering from heat exhaustion on a popular Scottsdale trail Saturday as the Valley bakes in potentially record-setting temperatures.
[ AZ Family ]
7/16/2026 - Monsoon storms closed one of Phoenix's most popular hiking trails for about two months last year after crews spotted erosion and shifting boulders.
[ AZ Family ]
7/13/2026 - Firefighters rescued a pair of hikers Monday who were without water on Camelback Mountain.
[ KJZZ ]
7/13/2026 - Three hikers were rescued from a popular Phoenix mountain trail during two separate incidents Monday morning.
[ AZ Family ]
7/2/2026 - Trail closure violators could face fines and community service for breaking the rules, but that typically does not happen.
[ AZ Family ]
7/1/2026 - A Valley woman who knows the dangers of hiking is working tirelessly to change those statistics.
[ FOX 10 Phoenix ]
6/24/2026 - Hiking rescues on Phoenix's mountains are trending higher than this time last year. Fire crews are urging hikers to stay off the trails during extreme heat.
[ AZ Family ]
6/16/2026 - The Phoenix Fire Department said the body of a hiker who was reported missing four days ago was found on the Mormon Trailhead.
[ KKTV ]
6/9/2026 - Firefighters rescued a woman from Piestewa Peak early Saturday morning after she showed signs of heat-related illness.
[ AZ Family ]
6/9/2026 - An Arizona man fell to his death while hiking on South Mountain last Friday, Phoenix police said.
[ 12 News ]