42 Horseback Trails near Tom's Thumb Trail
first prev 1 2 3 next lastShowing Horseback Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of 12940 E Paraiso Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA City, Zip, or Address
Marcus Landslide Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
0.0 miles NENamed 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
Wagner Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.0 miles EA 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
Pinnacle Peak Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.1 miles NWA 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 0.6 mi
Horseshoe Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.3 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
Gateway and Tom's Thumb Loop Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
4.5 miles SWA 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
Jane Rau Brown's Canyon Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
5.2 miles NWA 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 3.6 mi
Charles M. Christiansen Memorial Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
13.6 miles SWA 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
Scarlett Canyon
Phoenix, Arizona
13.7 miles WAn 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 2.6 mi
L.V. Yates Trail (#8)
Phoenix, Arizona
14.2 miles SWA 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 SWAn 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
Sidewinder, Apache Vista, Ocotillo Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
14.8 miles WA well-maintained, well-signed desert loop with near-perfect views in the Sonoran Preserve — include the summit for a 2.5-mile moderate workout.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Ocotillo/Ridgeback/Sidewinder Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
14.8 miles WA great moderate loop through classic Sonoran Desert scenery with a summit option, gorgeous views, and multiple access points — bring at least 2 liters of water.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 5.8 mi
Go John Trail
Cave Creek, Arizona
14.9 miles NWA 5.8-mile desert loop at Cave Creek Regional Park with mine shafts, saguaro cactus, quartz fields, and valley views — best hiked or biked between September and April; $6 park entry fee.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Apache Wash Sidewinder Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
15.0 miles WHorseback and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Horseback, Mountain Bike 1.3 mi
Dreamy Draw Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
15.9 miles SWA 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 1.4 mi
Mohave Trail (#200)
Phoenix, Arizona
16.4 miles SWA 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
Dixie Mountain Loop with Two Summits
Phoenix, Arizona
17.3 miles WHike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Dixie Mountain Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
17.3 miles WA 4.7-mile beginner-to-moderate loop through the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve with great views of Dove Valley, wildflowers, cactus, and the Teddy Bear Cholla Forest between mile posts 2.6 and 2.75.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Hawk's Nest Trail and Dixie Mountain Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
17.3 miles WA moderate connector trail in Phoenix's Sonoran Preserve that links the trailhead to Desert Tortoise Trail and Dixie Mountain Loop — good hiking boots recommended.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Hawk's Nest/Desert Tortoise/Dixie Mountain Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
17.3 miles WA moderate desert loop through creeks and hills with great scenery in Phoenix's Sonoran Preserve — connects Hawk's Nest, Valle Verde, and Dixie Mountain trails.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
