17 Horseback Trails near Verde Hot Springs
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Fossil Springs Trail No. 18
Pine, Arizona
8.4 miles NEA 4.75-mile desert canyon trail to the springs and an old dam in the Fossil Springs Wilderness — little shade and a brutal uphill return make summer visits genuinely dangerous.
Hike, Horseback, Swim 7.1 mi
The Crack at Wet Beaver Creek
Rimrock, Arizona
22.6 miles NCrystal-clear water and cliffs high enough to jump from, about 3.5 miles down Bell Trail along Wet Beaver Creek — a rewarding desert hike to a stunning red-rock swimming hole.
Dive, Hike, Horseback, Swim 5.8 mi
Go John Trail
Cave Creek, Arizona
39.7 miles SWA 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
Jane Rau Brown's Canyon Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
41.4 miles SA 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
Pinnacle Peak Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
43.9 miles SA 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
Sidewinder-Ocotillo-West Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
43.9 miles SWA Sonoran Desert loop near Phoenix combining the flat Ocotillo Trail with the more elevated, twisty Sidewinder section — bring at least 2 liters of water, there's no shade or water on trail.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Ocotillo/Ridgeback/Sidewinder Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
44.7 miles SWA 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
Sidewinder, Apache Vista, Ocotillo Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
44.8 miles SWA 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
Apache Wash Sidewinder Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
45.1 miles SWHorseback and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Horseback, Mountain Bike
Wagner Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
45.2 miles SA 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 2.2 mi
Marcus Landslide Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
45.5 miles SNamed 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
Dixie Mountain Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
47.8 miles SWA 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
Dixie Mountain Loop with Two Summits
Phoenix, Arizona
47.8 miles SWHike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Hawk's Nest Trail and Dixie Mountain Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
47.8 miles SWA 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
47.8 miles SWA 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 0.6 mi
Horseshoe Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
48.9 miles SA 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
49.2 miles SA 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
