237 Things to do near Tempe, AZ
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Ballantine Trail
Rio Verde, Arizona
34.7 miles NEMica-embedded boulders, deep granite gorges, and a naturally sculpted mini-Stonehenge passage make Ballantine Trail a rewarding strenuous desert adventure near Rio Verde.
Hike
Casa Grande Disc Golf Course - College Park
Casa Grande, Arizona
37.8 miles SA short, beginner-friendly disc golf course in a quiet, green park with mature trees and orange concrete block tees — a relaxed round in Casa Grande.
Disc Golf 3.9 mi
Cave Creek Swimming Hole
Cave Creek, Arizona
38.0 miles NA refreshing desert swimming hole at the end of nearly four miles of Cave Creek Trail — worth the cactus-country hike for the cool pool waiting in the shade.
Hike, Swim
Westpark Skatepark
Coolidge, Arizona
39.1 miles SECity of Coolidge Rotary skate park
Skateboard
Buckeye Hills Regional Park
Buckeye, Arizona
42.5 miles WPrimitive desert biking in Buckeye Hills Regional Park — restrooms on-site, no running water or electricity, and wide-open terrain.
Mountain Bike
Casa Grande Mountain
Casa Grande, Arizona
43.1 miles SA 13-mile main loop climbing the mountain with upper and lower parallel trails, sharp rock terrain, Jumping Cholla hazards, and new trails still being added — no shade, so plan accordingly.
Mountain Bike 5.4 mi
Denton Trail #69
Tonto Basin, Arizona
43.7 miles NEA strenuous trail climbing to 5,760 feet through Ponderosa pine with nice Tonto Basin vistas — rough, steep sections require caution and make this one for experienced riders.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Sycamore Trail #68
Tonto Basin, Arizona
43.8 miles NEA rugged desert-to-forest hike near Tonto Basin climbing from Sonoran Desert through chaparral and juniper woodland to Ponderosa pine forest and El Oso Divide views.
Mountain Bike
Brittlebush Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
44.8 miles SWA flat 12-mile out-and-back through the Maricopa Wilderness, passing rocky hills, creosote flats, and a sandy wash where ancient petroglyphs hide on burnished stone — best enjoyed November through April.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Black Canyon Trail
Black Canyon City, Arizona
44.8 miles NA 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
45.0 miles NA 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
Picket Post
Superior, Arizona
45.4 miles EA relentlessly climbing mountain bike and trail experience near Superior, Arizona — going around Picket Post Mountain's western side with high-elevation views and a connection to the Arizona Trail.
Mountain Bike
Slate Creek Divide Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
45.7 miles NEA multi-route loop through chaparral, riparian habitat, and Ponderosa pine forest — options range from 10 to 26 miles, with creek crossings possible after storms.
Mountain Bike
Park Trail #66
Tonto Basin, Arizona
46.0 miles NEA diverse desert trail in Tonto Basin climbing through chaparral and juniper to a ponderosa meadow at Edwards Park — seasonal pools and waterfalls along Park Creek near the top.
Mountain Bike
Three Bar Route
Tonto Basin, Arizona
46.9 miles NEA scenic loop around the Three Bar Wildlife Enclosure near Roosevelt Lake in Tonto Basin, with riparian habitat, chaparral, and the option to cool off at the lake after your ride.
Mountain Bike
Vineyard Trail #131
Tonto Basin, Arizona
47.4 miles NEA scenic desert trail in Tonto Basin passing through historic Camp O'Rourke with panoramic views of Roosevelt Lake, Roosevelt Dam, and Four Peaks.
Mountain Bike 0.4-1.1 mi
Tonto National Monument
Roosevelt, Arizona
49.9 miles ETonto National Monument preserves 700-year-old Salado cliff dwellings above Roosevelt Lake, reached by a short paved trail in the Arizona desert.
Hike
