139 Hiking Trails near Tempe, AZ
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Hayden Butte And Tempe Town Lake Trail
Tempe, Arizona
0.2 miles NHike near Tempe, Arizona
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'A' Mountain at Hayden Butte
Tempe, Arizona
0.3 miles EA 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.
Hike 2.0 mi
Loma and Canal Trails
Tempe, Arizona
0.8 miles NMountain 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
0.8 miles NA 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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Crosscut Canal Trail
Tempe, Arizona
1.6 miles NA 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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Double Butte Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
2.2 miles NWA 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
Papago to Tempe Town Lake
Phoenix, Arizona
3.0 miles NWA 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
4.4 miles SWA 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
4.4 miles SWA 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
5.1 miles SWHike and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike 1.5 mi
Desert Classic
Phoenix, Arizona
5.1 miles SWA 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
Pima Wash Trail to West Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
5.1 miles SWHike near Phoenix, Arizona
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National to Hidden Valley to Mormon Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
5.1 miles SWHike near Phoenix, Arizona
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South Mountain Trails (Desert Classic Trail)
Phoenix, Arizona
5.1 miles SWHike and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike
South Mountain National Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
5.1 miles SWA 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 2.1 mi
Marcos de Niza & Pima
Phoenix, Arizona
5.1 miles SWA 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 2.3 mi
Hidden Valley Trail Via Mormon Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
6.7 miles SWA 2–4 mile hike through Phoenix's South Mountain featuring Fatman's Pass, a natural rock tunnel, petroglyphs, dry waterfalls, and sweeping desert views.
Hike, Mountain Bike 1.0-1.2 mi
Camelback Mountain
Phoenix, Arizona
6.9 miles NTwo summit trails at Camelback Mountain — the steep 1.23-mile Echo Canyon Trail and the slightly easier 1.4-mile Cholla Trail — both with fantastic valley views.
Hike, Rock Climb
Old Man Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
7.4 miles SWA city-maintained trail in Phoenix's South Mountain Park open until 11 p.m. — entrance gates close at 7 p.m. but the trail itself stays accessible into the evening.
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Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
Phoenix, Arizona
7.6 miles WHike near Phoenix, Arizona
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