Guided Desert Sunrise or Evening/Sunset 2-Hour Hike at South Mtn

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Phoenix, USA

1 to 3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience a unique hiking adventure through Phoenix's largest public park. You'll reach panoramic views of the city, and learn about the local flora, fauna, and geology. Although we typically leave about 30-60 minutes before sunrise or sunset, start times are flexible. (Make sure to contact the guide to confirm starting time. The times listed are only suggestions.) Guests must provide email and phone contact information at booking so that your guide can update you, if needed.

Learn about the plant life and animals of the area
Flexible start times available
Witness beautiful views of the city
Escape the daytime heat with a sunrise/sunset hike

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks

Fruit, packaged nuts, trail bars, beef sticks, and more!
Flashlights

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pima Canyon Trailhead
4500 E Pima Canyon Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

04/25/2026 - 06/03/2026
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
04/25/2027 - 06/03/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Itinerary

South Mountain Park

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Iced_M

Scott was awesome, so friendly and engaging!!! This was a dope way to see South Mountain, he taught us about the local flora, insects and animals. We watched the beautiful sun set and finally made it to the peak where we saw Phoenix lit up in the night. I would definitely recommend if you like walking through nature-it made a world of difference to have a guide ;)

Reviews

5.0

based on 22 reviews

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The best part of my trip in Phoenix

Judy_C, Dec 2024

This guided hike at Pima Canyon was the best part of my short stay in Phoenix. I asked for a sunset hike and Scott made sure it happened. Traffic was horrible and Scott made sure I knew it would be easy to find him once I arrived. He immediately started introducing the Sonoran desert to me, and the saguaro cactus. During the hike, I found my new favourite plant, the Palo Verde. I saw my first petroglyphs and Scott gave historical and educational context throughout the entire hike. As it got darker, we tried to hear for coyotes and heard owls. Scott is a very well travelled person with a great sense of humour. As a solo traveller, he made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire hike and even provided water, trail mix and lemonade apples. The best part was watching the sunset and getting the headlamp and flashlights out. Under blacklight, we saw algae growing on rocks and Scott also found a scorpion! This hike was way more exciting than the Botanical Garden. It's really a once in a lifetime experience to get a guide like this. Thank you so much for making this trip so memorable.

Great Morning Experience!!!

Harry_F, Mar 2024

Scott was an amazing guide!!! Scott is very knowledgeable and passionate about hiking which made for a great experience. We enjoyed all aspects of the hike and the snacks were an added bonus. This is definitely a great way to experience hiking and increase your knowledge of the dessert. Great way to start the day and experience Phoenix.

Best tour guide

Kayanna_D, Feb 2024

Scott was amazing and very patient with my group. He was very informative and even brought us snacks. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience.

Good time!

Ben_Y, Jan 2024

We had a good time with Scott. He knew the trails and timed everything so we had a vigorous hike with lots of stops along the way…. Taking the sites.

Best Sunset Hiking Tour

Monica_C, Nov 2023

Our guided Sunset Tour was a 6 starts experience. Our guide ( Scott) included in the pictures, was very knowledgeable of the plants/ animals in the dessert. Made us feel really safe, he knew the trail very well, provided us with snacks, fruits and water. When it was dark, he had special black flashlights so we could see the scorpion ( picture attached) 200% Recommended

Fun time

Dominica_R, Sep 2023

The hike was really interesting since Scott knows a lot about the local flora and fauna. We even saw some petroglyphs.

Great experience

elizabeth_a, Jun 2023

Scott was very patient and kind. He gave a lot of details about the trail. He was very entertaining.

This was dope!!!

Iced_M, Jun 2023

Amazing experience

Laura_H, Mar 2023

The sunset hike was an amazing experience. Scott is very knowledgeable, patient, and a great photographer. It was a wonderful way to explore the mountain and I would highly recommend!

Desert after Dark

kathleen_V, Feb 2023

Scott is a great guide, knowledgeable- kept conversation going and showed us all the cool sites! He is also a great photographer and took as many pictures as we wanted! The desert is cool sight after sunset!

A well organized hike

Marina_R, Feb 2023

The route was well chosen. Scottie was social, well prepared with facts about the flora, fauna, history etc and very helpful. Strongly recommend it.

Do it

Dana_V, Nov 2022

Unique and great experience being in the evening. We enjoyed the hike and the guide, Scott. He was fun, easy going, and very patient with us. Thanks, Scott!

Great hike!

Margarita_M, Oct 2022

Great views of the city. The tour guide was very friendly and the hike was very doable for it being about 5 miles. The scenery was beautiful and so peaceful!

Awesome Experience! Highly recommend!

Tasha_G, Aug 2022

Scott was absolutely an AMAZING tour guide! We are beginners so we were nervous but He was very patient, personable, and knowledgeable! We learned a ton about what it takes to be a regular on the hiking trail! We loved that he started out doing this as a something he enjoyed and now shares his experience with others!

Great local hike spot for visitors

Joshua_F, Jul 2022

We loved the hike! Scott, our guide, was very nice, knowledgeable about the area, and made sure we were well taken care of in the extreme heat. The view at the top is worth the hike, especially seeing it an sunset. Would definitely recommend.

Great experience!

sharon_g, Jul 2022

We were visiting AZ and had a great time with our guide Scott! Would highly reccomend him to anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors while escaping some of the summer heat. Great city views and informative!