139 Hiking Trails near Mesa, AZ
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'A' Mountain at Hayden Butte
Tempe, Arizona
6.0 miles WA short, slightly steep hike through Arizona State University's backyard with Hohokam petroglyphs and panoramic views of downtown Tempe at the top — a quick urban escape.
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Hayden Butte And Tempe Town Lake Trail
Tempe, Arizona
6.3 miles WHike near Tempe, Arizona
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Crosscut Canal Trail
Tempe, Arizona
6.5 miles WA two-mile concrete multi-use trail linking Tempe Town Lake to Papago Park, with canal views, desert buttes, a reservoir hidden in the Papago Buttes, and panoramic city views from the high point.
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Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch Trail
Gilbert, Arizona
6.6 miles SEAn urban loop trail system surrounding seven ponds stocked with fish and birds near Gilbert — a great spot for birding, wildlife watching, and easy walking.
Canoe, Hike 2.0 mi
Loma and Canal Trails
Tempe, Arizona
6.6 miles WMountain biking and hiking trails through Papago Park in Tempe — the Loma Trail winds through hills to a small lake and playground, while the Canal Trail hugs the shady south canal.
Hike, Mountain Bike 4.9 mi
Tempe Town Lake Trail
Tempe, Arizona
6.6 miles WA lakeside paved trail at Tempe Town Lake connecting ASU, Tempe Beach Park, Tempe Marketplace, and extending east to Riverview Park in Mesa — with a water-level marina connection on the north side.
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Double Butte Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
7.6 miles WA beginner-friendly 2.3-mile flat loop trail in Papago Park through Sonoran Desert vegetation — cholla, saguaro, and desert wildlife — with plenty of parking at the West Park lot.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Desert Trails Bike Park
Mesa, Arizona
8.4 miles NEDesert Trails Park is a purpose-built mountain-bike and skills park on the northeast corner of McDowell and Recker roads in Mesa, Arizona. Opened in 2014 as one of the city's newest parks, its...
Hike, Mountain Bike
Papago to Tempe Town Lake
Phoenix, Arizona
8.5 miles WA scenic urban walk or bike ride linking Papago Park's red buttes and Hole-in-the-Rock to the waterfront paths of Tempe Town Lake.
Hike 1.9 mi
Javelina Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
9.3 miles WA fast and fun descent on Javelina Trail at South Mountain — a great warm-up climb and crowd-free alternative to the busier Pima Canyon trail.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 1.8 mi
Javelina-Beverly Canyon Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
9.3 miles WA scenic, less-crowded mountain bike trail through beautiful hills and valleys that feels surprisingly remote, with fun singletrack options connecting to Bevery Canyon.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Desert Classic - Goat Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
9.6 miles WHike and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike 1.5 mi
Desert Classic
Phoenix, Arizona
9.6 miles WA classic 9-mile out-and-back (or 9-mile shuttle) on hardpacked sand, sandy washes, and small chunky rocks through South Mountain Park — the most accessible ride in the park.
Hike, Mountain Bike
South Mountain National Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
9.6 miles WA scenic traverse of South Mountain Park from east to west, passing Hidden Valley, petroglyphs, abandoned mines, and multiple lookouts — with spectacular Phoenix valley views throughout.
Hike, Mountain Bike
National to Hidden Valley to Mormon Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
9.6 miles WHike near Phoenix, Arizona
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Pima Wash Trail to West Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
9.6 miles WHike near Phoenix, Arizona
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South Mountain Trails (Desert Classic Trail)
Phoenix, Arizona
9.6 miles WHike and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike 2.1 mi
Marcos de Niza & Pima
Phoenix, Arizona
9.6 miles WA hidden gem in South Mountain Park — attack the ridgeline on the Marcos de Niza trail, connect to the National Trail fire road, and jog home for a killer loop.
Hike 7.5 mi
Hawe's Loop
Mesa, Arizona
10.5 miles NETwisting desert singletrack near Mesa with great flow, views of Red Mountain and the Salt River, and optional reverse laps for a serious endurance climb.
Hike, Mountain Bike 1.5 mi
The Saddle
Mesa, Arizona
10.6 miles NEAn intermediate mountain bike trail with views of the Salt River and Red Mountain, connecting to the greater Hawes trail network via scenic singletrack.
Hike, Mountain Bike
