42 Horseback Trails near Phoenix, AZ
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Arizona Canal Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
5.8 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 4.6 mi
Perl Charles Memorial Trail (#1A)
Phoenix, Arizona
6.7 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 1.2 mi
Ma-Ha-Tauk Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
6.9 miles SA 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 1.4 mi
Mohave Trail (#200)
Phoenix, Arizona
7.1 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 1.9 mi
Javelina Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
7.2 miles SEA 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
7.2 miles SEA 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
Murphy Bridle Path Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
7.6 miles NHorseback near Phoenix, Arizona
Horseback 1.3 mi
Dreamy Draw Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
8.4 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
L.V. Yates to "Two Bit" Peak Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
9.4 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
9.4 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 3.6 mi
Charles M. Christiansen Memorial Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
9.8 miles NEA 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
Glendale Canal
Glendale, Arizona
13.4 miles NWHike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike near Glendale, Arizona
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 8.3 mi
Estrella Mountains Competitive Track
Tolleson, Arizona
15.0 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
Scarlett Canyon
Phoenix, Arizona
15.9 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 13.8 mi
Butterfield to Gadsen Loop Trail
Goodyear, Arizona
17.8 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 2.9 mi
Coldwater Trail
Goodyear, Arizona
17.8 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 3.6 mi
Toothaker Trail
Goodyear, Arizona
18.0 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
18.0 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
18.1 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
18.3 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
