237 Things to do near Tempe, AZ
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Superstition Shadow Skatepark
Apache Junction, Arizona
22.1 miles EA desert skatepark in Apache Junction with Arizona's legendary sunny skies overhead.
Skateboard
Pemberton Loop
Fort McDowell, Arizona
22.3 miles NEA fast, open 15-mile desert loop with a roller-coaster flow and plenty of side trails — including routes to an abandoned mine, Fountain Hills, and Bell Pass.
Mountain Bike
McDowell Mountain Park
Fort McDowell, Arizona
22.3 miles NETwisty one-way singletrack loops on rolling contour near Fort McDowell — less rocky than most Phoenix-area trails with a satisfying ripping sound through the turns.
Mountain Bike
Pebble Beach
Mesa, Arizona
22.9 miles NEA popular Salt River spot near Mesa for tubing, swimming, and picnicking in the Cibola National Forest.
Swim
Prospector Loop
Apache Junction, Arizona
22.9 miles EA fast beginner-to-intermediate desert training loop over undeveloped gravel terrain — easy to navigate by following powerlines or the park to the south, no technical challenges.
Mountain Bike
San Tan
Queen Creek, Arizona
22.9 miles SEAbout 4 miles of singletrack on the San Tan trail, reached via the Goldmine climb, with a shortcut option on Moonlight — fairly well marked with some sandy sections.
Mountain Bike
H-1 to H-4 Trails Loop
Glendale, Arizona
23.2 miles NWOver 20 miles of H-Trails winding through the Hedgpeth Hills in Glendale, with routes ranging from 0.75 to 5 miles and elevation gains up to 550 feet — mix and match for a custom loop.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Thunderbird H-1 H-2 H-3 Loop Trail
Glendale, Arizona
23.2 miles NWHike and Mountain Bike near Glendale, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike
Thunderbird H-2 Trail
Glendale, Arizona
23.2 miles NWA steady, non-strenuous hike to the summit of Thunderbird with slightly rocky sections and an American flag planted at the top in a rock pile — 1 to 3 hours round trip.
Hike
Arrowhead Point Trail
Glendale, Arizona
23.2 miles NWA 2.4-mile rocky switchback trail climbs to a flag-topped summit with valley and peak views, then continues to a shaded ramada — classic Sonoran Desert hiking near Glendale.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Quartz Peak Trail
23.4 miles SW
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Hike
Sonoran Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
23.6 miles NWA smooth, hilly 10–12 mile loop trail in Phoenix with well-marked intersections — suitable for a range of riders, though beginners should pace themselves.
Mountain Bike
Hawk's Nest Trail and Dixie Mountain Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
23.6 miles NWA 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
23.6 miles NWA 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
Union Peak Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
23.6 miles NWHike near Phoenix, Arizona
Hike
Dixie Mountain Loop with Two Summits
Phoenix, Arizona
23.6 miles NWHike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Western Vista Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
23.6 miles NWA 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.
Hike 2.8 mi
Desert Tortoise
Phoenix, Arizona
23.6 miles NWA doubletrack desert connector and loop trail with reasonable elevation changes and close-proximity Cholla cactus lining the path — good hiking shoes and a leashed dog are a must.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Dixie Summit Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
23.6 miles NWA steep, switchback-heavy summit push in Phoenix's Sonoran Preserve rewarded by spectacular panoramic views at the top.
Hike
Dixie Mountain Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
23.6 miles NWA 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
