41 Horseback Trails near Estrella Mountains Competitive Track
first prev 1 2 3 next lastShowing Horseback Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of Beginner Track, Tolleson, AZ 85353, USA City, Zip, or Address
Coldwater Trail
Goodyear, Arizona
3.1 miles WA remote backcountry trail along the Verde Rim with healthy mixed vegetation, unique geology, and a history as a route used by US Army troops.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 13.8 mi
Butterfield to Gadsen Loop Trail
Goodyear, Arizona
3.1 miles WWide trail with mostly smooth surface and occasional rocky washes through the Estrella foothills — Butterfield features several down-and-up wash crossings heading south toward Knobb Hill.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 3.6 mi
Toothaker Trail
Goodyear, Arizona
3.3 miles WAn easy roller-coaster trail near Goodyear crossing washes and loose rocky sections — rewarded at the end with a nice view of Rainbow Valley and the Sierra Estrella peaks.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Dysart Trail
Goodyear, Arizona
3.4 miles WA desert trail in Goodyear, Arizona with a $6-per-car entry fee — minimal details available, so come ready to explore on your own.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Rainbow Valley to Toothaker Loop Trail
Goodyear, Arizona
3.4 miles WA beginner-to-intermediate 6.6-mile desert loop trail through Estrella Mountain Regional Park with mostly flat terrain, scenic valley views, sandy washes, and views of the White Tank Mountains.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 1.0 mi
Quail Trail
Goodyear, Arizona
3.9 miles WA steep but smooth and steady access trail connecting the Estrella Mountain Nature Center to the Baseline Trail — a direct climb with a $6 per car entry fee.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 1.2 mi
Ma-Ha-Tauk Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
12.4 miles EA mostly easy 2.5-mile out-and-back trail in South Mountain Park connecting to many other trails, with views of downtown Phoenix and the Estrella Mountains — dogs welcome on leash.
Hike, Horseback
South, Bajada, Mule Deer Loop Trail
Waddell, Arizona
17.5 miles NWA 4.1-mile moderate desert loop near Waddell, Arizona with wildlife viewing opportunities — accessible from October through April, connecting South, Bajada, and Mule Deer trails.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Wildlife Trail
Waddell, Arizona
18.6 miles NWA short trail that terminates at a small pond — a quick and easy outing for a peaceful desert stop near Waddell, Arizona.
Hike, Horseback
Mule Deer Trail (Maricopa Trail)
Waddell, Arizona
18.6 miles NWA quiet and relatively flat 3.5-mile desert trail on the Maricopa Trail with less than 300 feet of elevation gain — a peaceful meander past horse stables and the base of the White Tank Mountains.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Glendale Canal
Glendale, Arizona
18.7 miles NEHike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike near Glendale, Arizona
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 1.8 mi
Javelina-Beverly Canyon Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
19.0 miles EA 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 1.9 mi
Javelina Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
19.0 miles EA 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
Murphy Bridle Path Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
19.5 miles NEHorseback near Phoenix, Arizona
Horseback 4.6 mi
Perl Charles Memorial Trail (#1A)
Phoenix, Arizona
19.8 miles NEA technical, skin-on-rocks singletrack loop in the Phoenix Mountain Preserves — a 4.8-mile advanced loop with great Sonoran Desert views from the Dreamy Draw area.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Arizona Canal Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
19.9 miles NEMulti-purpose paved canal trails stretching from the Pima Indian Reservation to Glendale, tucked away from city traffic with underpasses, architecture, and space to bike, jog, walk, or ride horses.
Hike, Horseback 1.4 mi
Mohave Trail (#200)
Phoenix, Arizona
20.9 miles NEA swift 0.6-mile one-way hike with a 300-foot elevation gain up switchbacks to a private summit view in Phoenix's Mountain Preserve — a quick escape from the crowds near Piestewa Peak.
Hike, Horseback 1.3 mi
Dreamy Draw Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
21.4 miles NEA short desert loop through a Sonoran Desert wash with native plants, resident coyotes and rabbits, spring wildflowers, and Piestewa Peak views — restrooms at the trailhead.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
L.V. Yates to "Two Bit" Peak Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
23.0 miles NEAn unmarked Phoenix preserve loop where some trails require navigation skills — best in spring after rainfall, with beautiful surrounding scenery and no water or shade on route.
Hike, Horseback 2.6 mi
L.V. Yates Trail (#8)
Phoenix, Arizona
23.0 miles NEA rocky, technical trail near Phoenix with large rocks and gullies from torrential rains — two ravines separated by saddles with no ridge hiking, some hike-a-bike sections.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
