138 Hiking Trails near Saguaro Loop and Nature Trail
Showing Hiking Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of McDowell Sonoran Preserve, 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA City, Zip, or Address
Horseshoe Loop Hike
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.0 miles NEHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
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Tom's Thumb Trail South
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.0 miles SEHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
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Tom's Thumb to Bell Pass
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.0 miles EHike and Mountain Bike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike
Gateway and Tom's Thumb Loop Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.0 miles NEStarting at the 104th St trailhead, head toward the Gateway loop trail. Turn right at the Gateway loop. Next take the Bell pass trail and be prepared for a steep climb. Once you hit...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Gatewa-Prospector-Thompson Peak Road Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.0 miles NEHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
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Inspiration Point
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.0 miles NEInspiration Point is a 5.7, moderate hike located on the McDowell Sonoran Preserve near Scottsdale, Arizona. You'll begin your hike at the Gateway area, where you can find a parking lot...
Hike, Mountain Bike 0.6 mi
Horseshoe Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.3 miles NEHorseshoe trail is a short, fun singletrack with a lot of quick turns created by wash areas and rocks. It's a nice warm-up heading to Gateway Loop Trail. In some areas there are a lot of cactus,...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Tom's Thumb, Feldspar, and Marcus Landslide Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.6 miles NEHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
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Tom's Thumb Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.6 miles NETom's Thumb Trail is a popular trail on the McDowell Sonoran Preserve due to its unique thumb-like granite rock formation. This is a 4.7 out-and-back, intermediate trail because of its 1,200...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb 2.2 mi
Marcus Landslide Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.6 miles NEThe Marcus Landslide Trail is named after ASU professor Melvin Marcus, a renouned geographer, after the discovery and recognition of the interesting geographical area in 2002. More than 500,000...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb
Indian Bend Bike Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.6 miles SIndian Bend Wash Greenbelt is a urban, concrete paved path, primarily used for biking and walking/jogging, in Scottsdale, Arizona. This point A to point B, 11 mile long trail takes you past parks,...
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Thompsons Peak
Fountain Hills, Arizona
5.3 miles EHike near Fountain Hills, Arizona
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Dixie Mine
Fountain Hills, Arizona
5.3 miles EMcDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP Arizona 85255 Ph: 480-471-0173 Fax: 602-372-8507 mcdowellpark@mail.maricopa.gov Mailing...
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Sonoran Trail Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills, Arizona
5.3 miles EHike near Fountain Hills, Arizona
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Pinnacle Peak Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
5.4 miles NPinnacle Peak is a 3.5 mile out-and-back, moderate hiking trail, that includes rock climbing routes (for experienced climbers), within the Sonoran Desert. This trail, and park, in...
Hike, Horseback, Rock Climb
Sunrise Peak via Sunrise Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
6.4 miles SEHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
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Pima and Dynamite Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
7.8 miles NPima and Dynamite is an area with a network of trails for hiking, but more popularly for mountain biking, in North Scottsdale, Arizona. The area feautures a variety of trails for...
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Jane Rau Brown's Canyon Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
7.8 miles NThe Jane Rau Brown Canyon Trail was named after Jane Rau Brown, one of the pioneers of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, for her determination and passion in preserving the desert and the park....
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Brown Ranch Trail to Cone Mountain Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
7.9 miles NHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
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Wagner-Granite-Bluff Trails
Scottsdale, Arizona
8.0 miles NEHike and Mountain Bike near Scottsdale, Arizona
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Wagner Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
8.0 miles NEWagner Trail is a 2.2 mile, beginner to intermediate loop trail located in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The trail is well-marked and easy to follow; this wide, but rugged...
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Tortoise and Hilltop Trails
Fort McDowell, Arizona
8.1 miles EBe on the lookout for wildlife like jackrabbits and lizards on the initial stretch of trail (Tortoise Trail) and for mountain bikers as this trail joins the Pemberton Trail for a bit as...
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Fountain Park Trail
Fountain Hills, Arizona
8.9 miles EFountain views, Four Peaks view, desert vegetation, close to coffee! The trail is well groomed and well marked. It parallels some house as you begin to go up the first hill. About 15...
Hike, Mountain Bike 3.6 mi
Charles M. Christiansen Memorial Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
9.0 miles SWPhoenix, Arizona is home to some of the best and largest city parks in the country and the Charles M. Christiansen Memorial Trail is a great introduction to this fantastic park system. Also known as...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 7.1 mi
Trail 100
Phoenix, Arizona
9.0 miles SWMountain Bikers and Hikers in Phoenix, Arizona can rejoice in the challenge that is Trail 100. Trail 100, or Charles M. Christensen Memorial Trail, is a little over 14 miles out and back in the...
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Fountain Hills Park
Fountain Hills, Arizona
9.2 miles EFountain Park is a 1.3 mile loop trail located near Phoenix, Arizona ( in Fountain Hills) and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible...
Hike 2.6 mi
L.V. Yates Trail (#8)
Phoenix, Arizona
9.7 miles SWThe trail is strewn with large rocks and gulleys from recent torrential rains. Not impassable on foot, but definitely some hike-a-bike areas. Keep in mind there's no ridge hiking...
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L.V. Yates to "Two Bit" Peak Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
9.7 miles SWWell this time of the year there really was not a lot of wild life to see, just to hot. Starting from the 40st trailhead gave me a different view of the preserve. I really enjoyed...
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Reach 11 Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
9.8 miles WHike near Phoenix, Arizona
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Shadow Mountain Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
9.9 miles WThis particular route trailhead starts at 23rd place and Sweetwater rd it's a great wildlife trail.
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Scarlett Canyon
Phoenix, Arizona
10.5 miles WScarlett Canyon trail (not officially named) is an unmarked trail adjacent to the Scarlett Canyon residential neighborhood. This is a 3 mile loop trail considered to be easy to...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb
Lookout Mountain Summit Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
11.0 miles WLookout Mountain Summit Trail is a short, 1 mile trail in Phoenix, Arizona. The trail is steep, especially towards the summit, but it's manageable, and well worth the...
Hike 1.0-1.2 mi
Camelback Mountain
Phoenix, Arizona
11.0 miles SWHiking After Camelback became a park in 1968, TripAdvisor advertised the hikes as one of the top 10 things to do when in Phoenix. Located right in the middle of Phoenix, Scottsdale and...
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Lookout Mountain Circumference Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
11.0 miles WHike near Phoenix, Arizona
Hike 1.9 mi
Ruth Hamilton Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
11.1 miles SWHike and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike 1.3 mi
Dreamy Draw Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
11.4 miles SWThe Dreamy Draw Nature Trail is a short multi-access loop trail that provides a true Sonoran Desert experience. The trail crosses a number of desert washes and, at times, becomes somewhat rocky....
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 1.4 mi
Mohave Trail (#200)
Phoenix, Arizona
11.9 miles SWAn invigorating swift hike is what Mohave Trail 200 provides for anyone looking for a free and quick escape. Though the main attraction of the Phoenix Mountain’s Preserve is the larger Piestewa...
Hike, Horseback 1.7 mi
Quartz Ridge Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
11.9 miles SWThis is a very popular trail on weekend mornings. Casual hikers can get great views of Phoenix with moderate effort. Good place to bring out of town visitors The Quartz Ridge Trail is a short,...
Hike, Mountain Bike 2.2 mi
Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300
Phoenix, Arizona
12.1 miles SWSome people still refer to the Peak by its original name of "Squaw Peak" before its name changed to "Piestewa Peak" in honor of Lori Piestewa who died serving her country in the...
Hike 3.8 mi
Freedom Loop Trail (#302)
Phoenix, Arizona
12.1 miles SWFreedom Trail (#302), also known as Piestewa Circumference, is a 3.8 mile, moderate loop trail. You can access this trail from all the inner trailheads. The easiest and least...
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