29 Horseback Trails near Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
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Wagner Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
26.5 miles SWA 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
30.2 miles WNamed 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
Jane Rau Brown's Canyon Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
31.2 miles WA 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 1.5 mi
Moon Rock Loop
Apache Junction, Arizona
32.0 miles SWA fast, mostly-downhill 1.3-mile doubletrack loop with smooth pavement-like surface and flowy turns inside Usery Mountain Regional Park — accessible via the Blevins Trail.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 1.7 mi
Levee Trail
Mesa, Arizona
32.3 miles SWA smooth, flat double-track trail inside Usery Mountain Regional Park running parallel to a channel — an ideal cross-country ride, run, or connector for longer loops.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Crismon Wash Trail
Mesa, Arizona
32.7 miles SWA 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
Pinnacle Peak Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
32.7 miles WA 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
34.2 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
34.5 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 5.8 mi
Go John Trail
Cave Creek, Arizona
39.7 miles WA 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 0.1-3.8 mi
Fossil Springs Trail No. 18
Pine, Arizona
41.2 miles NA 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
Ocotillo/Ridgeback/Sidewinder Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
42.5 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
Sidewinder, Apache Vista, Ocotillo Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
42.6 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
Apache Wash Sidewinder Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
42.9 miles WHorseback and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Horseback, Mountain Bike 3.6 mi
Charles M. Christiansen Memorial Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
43.2 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
43.5 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
44.0 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
44.1 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-Ocotillo-West Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
44.5 miles WA 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
Dixie Mountain Loop with Two Summits
Phoenix, Arizona
45.8 miles WHike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
