Amazing 2-Hour Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix, Arizona
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Phoenix, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
To the unfamiliar, the desert can look lifeless and bland—until you immerse yourself in the landscape. This guided, 2-hour hike in the Sonoran Desert showcases the beauty and awe of this iconic American landscape. The goal is fun, so the pace, mileage, and difficulty is up to you. No hiking gear, no problem. Leave it all up to your guide to show you where to go and what to know on a beloved trail in the Phoenix Mountains.
- Hike at the speed of your comfort with a fun and knowledgeable local guide
- Scale the trail to reach expansive views of the Valley of the Sun, including Phoenix, Scottsdale and Camelback Mountain
- Learn about the landscape from the perspective and knowledge of a professional outdoors enthusiast
- Get up close and personal with the wildlife, flora and geology of Phoenix's Sonoran Desert mountains
What's Included
- Backpacks
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Sunscreen
- Soda/Pop
- Cold beverages following the hiking adventure
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Starbucks Coffee Company3165 E Lincoln Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA
Your Mad Desert Trekking guide will meet you at Starbucks, 3165 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix, near the trailhead to the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Please park in the larger parking lot to the west. Uber and Lyft will conveniently offer drop-off service to the Starbucks.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
This was amazing. My small group ended up being me, so we headed out a little early. My guide was very equipped and knowledgeable. It was a beautiful hike!
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Our tour guide was Henry. We learned a lot about the trail and nature. Had so much fun, he gave us a back pack with water, we took a few quick breaks as needed. Took really cool photos and had a great time. I would rate the difficulty of this tour about a 5 or 6 out of ten. That is because you have to be careful of the rocks on the trail and a few tiny inclines. But you can totally this one, the 2 hours went by fast. I’m gonna be more adventurous on my next visit and do one of the longer hikes.
Great hiking Experience! Henry was awesome, full of knowledge and goodies( Gatorade, water, snacks and wlectrolytes. I would recommend tour and Henry.. He went with the flow of the hiker, I’m inexperienced and so he tools breaks when I felt winded, he made sure I was good.
Doug was great!!! We really enjoyed hiking with him. He will tell you all about Arizona very friendly guy highly recommend!!!
It was absolutely fantastic. It was a bit challenging but I did that sh*t. I am going to go hiking again.
Our tour guide, James, was fantastic! He was extremely interesting and extremely knowledgeable! Definitely recommend him.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Karin, we’re so glad you enjoyed the deep dive into the Sonoran Desert while tackling the trail. Piestewa offers some of the best views in the city, and we're happy you got to experience them with a pro guide. We hope you join us on the trails again the next time you travel to Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona!
— Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
This was amazing. My small group ended up being me, so we headed out a little early. My guide was very equipped and knowledgeable. It was a beautiful hike!
Great hike, and I would definitely recommend this to others. Our guide, Jennifer, was fantastic sharing details about everything in nature we came across. Very happy that my daughter and I booked this adventure!
Fantastic experience! Doug was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. Very experienced with the trails and the area, including a lot ok knowledge about the history which made this hike a great time!
Mike was a great guide. He contacted us beforehand. Communication was great. Accommodated us and the heat! He created a great photo album and video for our experience.
Awesome. Great tour guide Henry kids loved it and goes at the perfect pace. He provided electrolytes and snacks if needed and very experienced
Great hike with a mild to moderate pace. Wonderful views. Jennifer was a fantastic guide. She was knowledgeable, checked in often to make sure we were doing well, and adjusted to our needs. Great to have a backpack with water, snacks, and hiking poles available.
Wonderful walk and conversation with Jennifer. Would recommend to anyone wanting a quick hike in Phoenix.
The guide Jay was incredible. So informative and made the hike so interesting. He was very patient with my limited mobility and helped me learn to use hiking sticks.
Henry was a great guide. He answered all questions and provide a lot of fun details about the area and the local habitat of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Really enjoyed the hike. I will definitely do another hike the next time I am in town.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Danielle, we're glad you had a blast on your guided hike with your adventure guide Henry. It's awesome to hear he shared his wealth of knowledge about the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. We're already looking forward to your next adventure with us!
— Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
The views were great. The problem was it was too expensive for what it was and 2 hours wasn't very long to go up a mountain. I stupidly booked the afternoon which was hot. I paid for a guide as I didn't realise the trails were marked. Just take your own water and some snacks, follow the trails at Piestewa Park or another trail head and do it yourself. Go in the morning so it's not too hot and go careful to be safe. Allow yourself more than 2 hours.
The guide was ok but it was a waste of cash really. I used my phone app to find out the names of wildflowers on the path.. I felt like I'd been ripped off tbh.
Jay was an amazing tour guide providing information along the entire trip. Provided snack and water on trip. Even allowed me to use one of his hiker hats. Went with my husband and son who was on college spring break. I got a little weak toward the end of the trip....Jay was totally prepared and provided me rest, electrolyte water, and snack. Was so patient and understanding. Continued with allowing my son and other tourists to to end of trail while checking on me as well. When I recovered we continued on our way back. The tour was wonderful and Jay make is all worth it and didn't miss a beat. Thank you so much Jay for taking care of me and showing our family a great adventure. And thank you for assisting us to get the Lyft ride back since our reception on phone was very spotty. You were awesome and will look you up next tiime in AZ.
Great hike, great learning, great fun, awesome experience. Trail wasn’t too hard. Great directions on how to find my guide.
While I'm not the most athletic, this hike was totally doable! Surprisingly, it didn't feel long enough, haha. Derek was super knowledgeable and a fantastic conversationalist - thanks for hiking with us! I highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting AZ.
The guide Michael was very informative and funny. I learned many things from this hiking.Also it was really nice for a solo traveler to have a guide accompanying with the guide.
Definitely will choose Mad Desert Trekking next time!
I enjoyed my recent hiking experience with Liz as a guide. As a solo female traveler not familiar with the area, I appreciated being able to explore the trails with a friendly, knowledgeable & enthusiastic buddy. I enjoyed the two hour (3.5 Mile) walk while learning about the Sonoran desert. I picked up a few very interesting facts and saw several different cacti along the way. The distance and pace of each trip will vary depending on individual fitness levels - so you can enjoy a leisurely or more brisk sped.
The guide was knowledgeable about the area, friendly, and funny. Great hike to see the City skyline. The trail was easy and assessble to just about anyone.
Matt was AMAZING !! He went at our pace the day was perfect, the sunset was amazing and he is so educated !! We will be returning with our kids and want MATT as our guide again! Thank you!
Definitely something not to miss! Micheal our guide was very knowledgeable and patient with us as parts of this hike are very challenging.
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