42 Horseback Trails near South Mountain Trails (Desert Classic Trail)
first prev 1 2 3 next lastShowing Horseback Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of Desert Classic Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA City, Zip, or Address
Javelina-Beverly Canyon Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
0.8 miles NA 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
0.8 miles NA 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 1.2 mi
Ma-Ha-Tauk Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
6.6 miles WA 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
Arizona Canal Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
11.2 miles NMulti-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
12.4 miles NA 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 4.6 mi
Perl Charles Memorial Trail (#1A)
Phoenix, Arizona
12.8 miles NA 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 3.6 mi
Charles M. Christiansen Memorial Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
13.9 miles NA 10.7-mile wilderness trail through the Phoenix Mountain Preserve with great valley views, gentle climbs, nice singletrack, and only 200 feet of elevation gain — very beginner friendly.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 1.3 mi
Dreamy Draw Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
14.1 miles NA 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 2.6 mi
L.V. Yates Trail (#8)
Phoenix, Arizona
14.2 miles NA 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
L.V. Yates to "Two Bit" Peak Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
14.2 miles NAn 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
Murphy Bridle Path Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
14.2 miles NHorseback near Phoenix, Arizona
Horseback 8.3 mi
Estrella Mountains Competitive Track
Tolleson, Arizona
19.0 miles WTwo competition-grade loops totaling 13 miles in Estrella Mountain Regional Park — an 8-mile challenging long loop and a 5-mile expert-only technical loop with steep climbs, fast corners, and rugged rocky terrain.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Glendale Canal
Glendale, Arizona
21.1 miles NWHike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike near Glendale, Arizona
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Gateway and Tom's Thumb Loop Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
21.1 miles NA 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 0.6 mi
Horseshoe Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
21.4 miles NA 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
Scarlett Canyon
Phoenix, Arizona
21.9 miles NAn unmarked 3-mile loop around a desert mountain with ever-changing views, an old fenced mine on the north side, and optional summit scrambling on rocky, loose gravel.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb 2.9 mi
Coldwater Trail
Goodyear, Arizona
22.1 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
22.1 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
Crismon Wash Trail
Mesa, Arizona
22.2 miles EA 1.8-mile wash trail in Mesa, Arizona accessible from the Crismon Road trailhead or the Blevins Trail — part of a network that supports several loop configurations through desert terrain.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 3.6 mi
Toothaker Trail
Goodyear, Arizona
22.3 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
