145 Hiking Trails near Rio Verde, AZ
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Tortoise and Hilltop Trails
Fort McDowell, Arizona
3.7 miles SWA 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.
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Wagner Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
3.7 miles SWA 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 
Wagner-Granite-Bluff Trails
Scottsdale, Arizona
3.7 miles SWHike and Mountain Bike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike 2.2 mi
Marcus Landslide Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
7.5 miles WNamed 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 
Tom's Thumb Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
7.5 miles WA 4.7-mile out-and-back hike in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve with 1,200 feet of elevation gain to a unique thumb-shaped granite rock formation — pet friendly, but no water on trail.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb 
Tom's Thumb, Feldspar, and Marcus Landslide Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
7.5 miles WThis 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...
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Thompsons Peak
Fountain Hills, Arizona
8.0 miles SWHike near Fountain Hills, Arizona
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Dixie Mine
Fountain Hills, Arizona
8.0 miles SWA 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
8.0 miles SWHike near Fountain Hills, Arizona
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Fountain Park Trail
Fountain Hills, Arizona
8.3 miles SA well-groomed ridge trail in Fountain Hills with Fountain Park views to the west and Four Peaks to the northeast — great for family hikes.
Hike, Mountain Bike 
Fountain Hills Park
Fountain Hills, Arizona
8.5 miles SA 1.3-mile loop trail at Fountain Hills Park near Phoenix accessible year-round for all skill levels — a pleasant hike through a well-known community park.
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Jane Rau Brown's Canyon Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
9.9 miles WA 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 
Pima and Dynamite Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
10.0 miles WA 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 
Brown Ranch Trail to Cone Mountain Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
10.0 miles WHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
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Sunrise Peak via Sunrise Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
10.2 miles SWSunrise Peak is one of the most rewarding summit hikes in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the vast protected desert straddling the McDowell Mountains northeast of Scottsdale and north of Fountain...
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Pinnacle Peak Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
10.6 miles WA 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 1.4 mi
Ballantine Trail
Rio Verde, Arizona
10.9 miles EMica-embedded boulders, deep granite gorges, and a naturally sculpted mini-Stonehenge passage make Ballantine Trail a rewarding strenuous desert adventure near Rio Verde.
Hike 0.6 mi
Horseshoe Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
11.5 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 
Inspiration Point
Scottsdale, Arizona
11.7 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
11.7 miles SWHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
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