183 Things to do near Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
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Park Trail #66
Tonto Basin, Arizona
2.2 miles NWA 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
Sycamore Trail #68
Tonto Basin, Arizona
3.8 miles SA 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 5.4 mi
Denton Trail #69
Tonto Basin, Arizona
3.9 miles SA 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
Slate Creek Divide Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2 miles NWA 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
Three Bar Route
Tonto Basin, Arizona
10.4 miles SEA 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 1.4 mi
Ballantine Trail
Rio Verde, Arizona
12.1 miles SWMica-embedded boulders, deep granite gorges, and a naturally sculpted mini-Stonehenge passage make Ballantine Trail a rewarding strenuous desert adventure near Rio Verde.
Hike
Vineyard Trail #131
Tonto Basin, Arizona
12.8 miles SEA 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
18.2 miles SETonto National Monument preserves 700-year-old Salado cliff dwellings above Roosevelt Lake, reached by a short paved trail in the Arizona desert.
Hike
Pebble Beach
Mesa, Arizona
25.5 miles SWA popular Salt River spot near Mesa for tubing, swimming, and picnicking in the Cibola National Forest.
Swim
Pemberton Loop
Fort McDowell, Arizona
25.9 miles SWA 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
25.9 miles SWTwisty 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
Whiskey Bottle Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
26.0 miles WSandy 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
Tortoise and Hilltop Trails
Fort McDowell, Arizona
26.4 miles SWA hike through desert terrain near Fort McDowell watching for jackrabbits and lizards on the Tortoise Trail before climbing to the hiker-only Hilltop Trail loop.
Hike
Wagner Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
26.5 miles SWA 2.2-mile beginner-to-intermediate loop trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, winding through a hoodoo canyon to a vantage point with views of Weaver's Needle at Fremont Saddle.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Wagner-Granite-Bluff Trails
Scottsdale, Arizona
26.5 miles SWHike and Mountain Bike near Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike
Sport Loop
Fountain Hills, Arizona
26.7 miles SWMountain Bike near Fountain Hills, Arizona
Mountain Bike
Coachwhip Trail Loop
Fountain Hills, Arizona
27.2 miles SWA multi-trail loop at McDowell Mountain Regional Park and McDowell Sonoran Preserve near Fountain Hills, weaving through Granite Trail, Coachwhip Trail, Dixie Mine Trail, and Pemberton Trail with connections to many spur trails.
Mountain Bike
Rumsey Park
Payson, Arizona
27.3 miles NA 9-basket dual-tee disc golf course in Payson with dirt tees and no signs — bring the map to navigate this understated but playable layout.
Disc Golf
Granite Mountain Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona
28.0 miles WA 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
Tonto Pass
Fountain Hills, Arizona
28.0 miles SWA counterclockwise Pemberton loop that climbs 5.25 miles before turning right to Tonto Pass for a fun, all-downhill return — a rewarding desert mountain bike experience.
Mountain Bike
