138 Hiking Trails near Tom's Thumb Trail
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Tom's Thumb, Feldspar, and Marcus Landslide Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.0 miles SWThis loop links three of the finest trails in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the enormous protected desert on the northeast edge of Scottsdale, and centers on Tom's Thumb, one of the most iconic rock...
Hike 2.2 mi
Marcus Landslide Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.0 miles NENamed for geographer Melvin Marcus, this trail winds through an ancient McDowell Mountain landslide with sweeping Superstition and Mazatzal mountain views and boulder-filled formations.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb 
Wagner-Granite-Bluff Trails
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.0 miles EHike and Mountain Bike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike 
Wagner Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.0 miles EA 2.2-mile beginner-to-intermediate loop trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, winding through a hoodoo canyon to a vantage point with views of Weaver's Needle at Fremont Saddle.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 
Pinnacle Peak Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.1 miles NWA 3.5-mile out-and-back through Sonoran Desert switchbacks with 1,300 feet of elevation gain, panoramic mountain views, and abundant wildlife including quail, javelina, and mountain lions.
Hike, Horseback, Rock Climb 
Tortoise and Hilltop Trails
Fort McDowell, Arizona
4.2 miles EA hike through desert terrain near Fort McDowell watching for jackrabbits and lizards on the Tortoise Trail before climbing to the hiker-only Hilltop Trail loop.
Hike 0.6 mi
Horseshoe Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.3 miles SWA short, fun singletrack full of quick turns shaped by washes and rocks — javelinas, deer, and the occasional bobcat add wildlife thrills near Scottsdale.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 
Thompsons Peak
Fountain Hills, Arizona
4.5 miles SEHike near Fountain Hills, Arizona
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Dixie Mine
Fountain Hills, Arizona
4.5 miles SEA McDowell Mountain Regional Park trail near Fountain Hills accessible from multiple trailheads — reach the park at 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr, AZ 85255.
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Sonoran Trail Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills, Arizona
4.5 miles SEHike near Fountain Hills, Arizona
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Inspiration Point
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.5 miles SWA wooded canyon with mixed trail and campground options — take it as a loop or a top-to-bottom shuttle mountain bike ride through beautiful scenery near Logan, Utah.
Hike, Mountain Bike 
Gatewa-Prospector-Thompson Peak Road Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.5 miles SWHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
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Gateway and Tom's Thumb Loop Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.5 miles SWA roughly 10.5-mile loop linking Gateway, Bell Pass, and Windgate trails in Scottsdale — featuring a steep Bell Pass climb with views described simply as amazing.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 
Horseshoe Loop Hike
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.6 miles SWThe Horseshoe Loop is one of the easiest and most rewarding walks in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve, a gentle 1.7-mile circuit from the Gateway Trailhead that delivers proper Sonoran Desert...
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Tom's Thumb to Bell Pass
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.6 miles SWHike and Mountain Bike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike 
Tom's Thumb Trail South
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.6 miles SWHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
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Saguaro Loop and Nature Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.6 miles SWThe Saguaro Loop and Nature Trail is one of the friendliest introductions to the Sonoran Desert anywhere in the Phoenix area, an easy loop in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve that packs classic...
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Pima and Dynamite Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
5.1 miles NWA 100-plus-mile singletrack network in North Scottsdale rolls through fast Sonoran desert terrain with variety for beginners to advanced without serious gnarly descents.
Hike, Mountain Bike 
Jane Rau Brown's Canyon Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
5.2 miles NWA wide, semi-paved half-mile loop honors a McDowell Sonoran Conservancy pioneer with interpretive plaques, desert views, and a shaded picnic area — perfect for all ages.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 
Brown Ranch Trail to Cone Mountain Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
5.2 miles NWHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
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