It's Time to Take a Hike in Beautiful Arizona!
The best way to experience Phoenix is by hiking it! Get outdoors with
Arizona writer and hiking expert Charles Liu as he helps you find and
enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of the city. These selected trails
transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, ancient ruins,
and petroglyphs that renew your spirit and recharge your body.
Explore some of the country's finest city-owned wilderness preserves:
Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, South Mountain Park/Preserve, and Scottsdale's
McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Hike at 7,000 feet at Brown's Peak, Mount
Ord, and Mount Peeley. See Arizona's only Wild River Area at the
Mazatzal Wilderness in Tonto National Forest. With Charles Liu as your
guide, you'll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of
Phoenix's best hikes!
Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance,
difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly
and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail
maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are
and where you're going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your
enjoyment of every outing.
Whether you're a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to
the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Phoenix provides plenty of options
for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour
from Phoenix and the surrounding communities.
