237 Things to do near Tempe, AZ
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Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300
Phoenix, Arizona
9.2 miles NWA steep, jagged, internationally recognized 1-mile climb to a 360-degree view of the entire Phoenix metro area — carved steps, two handrail sections, and water at the trailhead.
Hike
Max Delta
Phoenix, Arizona
9.3 miles SWA 2.7-mile beginner trail near South Mountain Preserve with mine foundations, a standing brick fireplace, and Phoenix Valley views — remnants of a gold mine active in the early 1900s.
Hike
Pecos Skatepark
Phoenix, Arizona
9.5 miles SA small Phoenix skatepark with fun bowls that work for all skill levels — a quick, enjoyable session in the Pecos area.
Skateboard 0.8-1.1 mi
Kiwanis Trail to Telegraph Pass Lookout
Phoenix, Arizona
9.8 miles SWA short, beginner-friendly hike in South Mountain near Phoenix winding through a small canyon to Telegraph Pass — best enjoyed at sunrise or just before sunset for near-constant shade.
Hike, Mountain Bike 3.6 mi
Charles M. Christiansen Memorial Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
9.9 miles NA 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 7.1 mi
Trail 100
Phoenix, Arizona
9.9 miles NA 14-mile out-and-back hike and MTB trail through Phoenix Mountain Preserve with 1,570 feet of elevation, easy-to-follow markers, cacti, wildflowers, and several side paths to explore.
Hike, Mountain Bike 4.6 mi
Perl Charles Memorial Trail (#1A)
Phoenix, Arizona
9.9 miles NWA technical, skin-on-rocks singletrack loop in the Phoenix Mountain Preserves — a 4.8-mile advanced loop with great Sonoran Desert views from the Dreamy Draw area.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 2.6 mi
L.V. Yates Trail (#8)
Phoenix, Arizona
10.4 miles NA 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
10.4 miles NAn 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 3.1 mi
Goat Hill via Telegraph Pass Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
10.4 miles SWGoat Hill via the Telegraph Pass Trail is a rocky South Mountain Park climb to a sweeping 360-degree view over Phoenix.
Hike
Telegraph Pass Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
10.4 miles SWA 2.3-mile beginner-friendly trail in South Mountain Park with petroglyphs, saguaro views of metropolitan Phoenix, and a paved first section that's wheelchair accessible.
Hike 4.6 mi
Mystery Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
10.5 miles NTechnical rock trail, wash crossings, and climbs on the Mystery Loop in Phoenix's North Mountain Preserve — connects to Trail 100 and Christiansen, Perl Charles, and Irregular Link trails for extended adventures.
Mountain Bike 1.2 mi
Ma-Ha-Tauk Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
10.6 miles SWA mostly easy 2.5-mile out-and-back trail in South Mountain Park connecting to many other trails, with views of downtown Phoenix and the Estrella Mountains — dogs welcome on leash.
Hike, Horseback 4.8 mi
Trail 1A
Phoenix, Arizona
10.8 miles NWAn L-shaped mix of double and singletrack with technical sections and loose decomposed granite accessed from Dreamy Draw Park — a solid Phoenix desert ride with intermediate-level flow.
Mountain Bike 1.3 mi
Dreamy Draw Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
10.9 miles NWA short desert loop through a Sonoran Desert wash with native plants, resident coyotes and rabbits, spring wildflowers, and Piestewa Peak views — restrooms at the trailhead.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Freestone Park
Gilbert, Arizona
10.9 miles SEMostly flat and open with the final holes playing around the Rec Center and OB parking lot, plus a practice basket to warm up — a casual free course in Gilbert.
Disc Golf
Trail #100
Phoenix, Arizona
10.9 miles NWHeading northwest from Dreamy Draw, Trail 100 delivers 5–6 miles of singletrack with ridge views before connecting east to gentle climbs all the way to Tatum Boulevard.
Mountain Bike 23.0 mi
Grand Canal Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
10.9 miles NWA 23-mile paved and unpaved trail system following the Grand Canal through Glendale, Phoenix, and Tempe — open for biking, walking, and running with multiple landmark stops.
Hike
Freestone Skatepark
Gilbert, Arizona
11.0 miles SEGilbert's 23,000-sq-ft concrete skatepark pairs a street plaza with two bowls — no pads required and no fee to skate this well-designed public park.
Skateboard
Indian Bend Bike Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
11.5 miles NAn 11-mile paved urban greenway past parks, lakes, and golf courses — lush, green, and surprisingly scenic for Scottsdale's desert setting, wheelchair-accessible and pet-friendly.
Hike, Mountain Bike
