230 Things to do near Cave Creek Swimming Hole
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Cave Creek Park
Cave Creek, Arizona
10.8 miles SWMultiple singletrack loops to explore at Cave Creek Park — watch out for hikers and horses sharing the trail.
Mountain Bike 21.4 mi
Spur Cross to Lake Pleasant
Cave Creek, Arizona
10.8 miles SWHead north from Flat Tire Bike Shop to Spur Cross Conservation Ranch at 3.2 miles, then enter the Maricopa Trail system and follow signs to Lake Pleasant from Cave Creek.
Mountain Bike 5.8 mi
Go John Trail
Cave Creek, Arizona
12.4 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
Clay Mine Trail
Cave Creek, Arizona
13.3 miles SWA short 1.6-mile beginner trail in Cave Creek Regional Park leading to a historic clay mine entrance, with ranger-led tours available and a stretch shared with the horse rental facility.
Hike
Brown Ranch Trail to Cone Mountain Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
14.6 miles SHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike
Granite Mountain Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
14.7 miles SA multi-use loop on the rocky west side of Granite Mountain in Scottsdale, open to hikers and equestrians, with mostly singletrack that doesn't see heavy traffic.
Mountain Bike
Browns Ranch to Granite Mountain
Scottsdale, Arizona
14.7 miles SA Scottsdale trailhead leading onto a two-track that branches into a variety of trails toward Granite Mountain — a versatile starting point for desert riding.
Mountain Bike
Jane Rau Brown's Canyon Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
14.7 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
Pima and Dynamite Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
14.7 miles SA 100-plus-mile singletrack network in North Scottsdale rolls through fast Sonoran desert terrain with variety for beginners to advanced without serious gnarly descents.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Whiskey Bottle Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
15.4 miles SESandy singletrack climbs 800 feet up Fraesfield Mountain with rocky terrain and tight curves through yucca and cholla before descending to the Power Line trail near Scottsdale.
Mountain Bike
Hawksnest Stagecoach Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
15.7 miles SAn easy mountain bike loop in Scottsdale with moderate climbs, fantastic downhill tracks, and a well-maintained, sparsely populated trail through the desert.
Mountain Bike
Pima Road and Dynamite Blvd
Scottsdale, Arizona
16.0 miles SA Scottsdale desert ride through Sonoran highlands with powerline jeep trail warmup, singletrack through boulders and rock outcroppings, and a rollercoaster downhill on the way back.
Mountain Bike
Pinnacle Peak Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
16.9 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
Black Canyon Trail
Black Canyon City, Arizona
17.1 miles WA 6.5-mile Little Pan Loop descending to the Agua Fria River, accessible from the Table Mesa trailhead on the Black Canyon Trail — part of a 62-mile trail system.
Mountain Bike
Black Canyon Trail - Little Pan Loop
Black Canyon City, Arizona
17.3 miles WA 24-mile lollipop singletrack segment of the future 79-mile Black Canyon National Recreation Trail, with four Agua Fria River crossings, tight switchbacks, and big views — carry plenty of water, as the terrain takes longer than expected.
Mountain Bike
Tower Road - Sonoran Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona
17.3 miles SWA short, steep 0.6-mile out-and-back on asphalt to the radio tower in the Sonoran Preserve — a quick, no-frills hill climb in Phoenix.
Hike
Sidewinder-Ocotillo-West Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
17.3 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
17.4 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
17.5 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
17.8 miles SWHorseback and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Horseback, Mountain Bike
