236 Things to do near Cave Creek, AZ 85331
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Cave Creek Park
Cave Creek, Arizona
0.0 miles SEMultiple 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
0.1 miles SEHead 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
2.9 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
Clay Mine Trail
Cave Creek, Arizona
3.9 miles WA 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
Ocotillo/Ridgeback/Sidewinder Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
7.0 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
7.1 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
Pima Road and Dynamite Blvd
Scottsdale, Arizona
7.3 miles SEA 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
Apache Wash Sidewinder Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
7.4 miles SWHorseback and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Horseback, Mountain Bike
Apache Wash Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
7.4 miles SWA moderate desert loop trail at Apache Wash in Phoenix with hilly terrain on the way out and deceivingly challenging flat terrain on the return.
Hike
Brown Ranch Trail to Cone Mountain Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
7.9 miles SEHike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike
Tower Road - Sonoran Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona
7.9 miles WA 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
8.0 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
Browns Ranch to Granite Mountain
Scottsdale, Arizona
8.0 miles SEA 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
8.0 miles SEA 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
8.0 miles SEA 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
Pinnacle Peak Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
9.0 miles SEA 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
Bobcat Trail - Sonoran Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona
9.6 miles SWA 2-mile out-and-back connector trail in the Sonoran Desert Preserve with great desert scenery, distant mountain views, dry wash crossings, and well-signed GPS markers — ideal as a warmup to the Dixie Mountain Loop.
Hike
Granite Mountain Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
10.3 miles SEA 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
Dixie Summit Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
10.6 miles SWA steep, switchback-heavy summit push in Phoenix's Sonoran Preserve rewarded by spectacular panoramic views at the top.
Hike
Western Vista Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
10.6 miles SWA short but fairly difficult trail to one of the Dixie Mountain Loop summits, rewarding the climb with great views and a bird's-eye look at the gravel pit below.
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