My husband and I hiked the 1.5 mile Nature Trail (#304). Neither of us are experienced hikers (we are city dwellers), so this trail was both the perfect length and level of difficulty. This is also one of the trails that is accessibly from the picnic area that is at the end of the entrace road to the park. At... More

Yet another of the incredibly beautiful experiences in the Sonoran Desert is when the Desert is in bloom. Like a trip to see the fall colours, the desert in bloom is every bit as worthy a trip from a vacationing perspective. Enjoy! More

Several trailheads with easy to difficult hike options! More

This area always amazes me. We've done trail 200/304 on previous trips but this time we were a little more ambitious and we had friends with us who know the area well. We parked cars at dreamy draw and 40th street and did a 3.5 mile hike. It wasn't strenuous and we great views. Trails are pretty well marked for... More

Great views, pretty easy for beginners and intermediate hikers. More

30-40 years ago Developers were grabbing all the land they could, and Mountain land was the biggest prize. Phoenix wanted to save as much as possible from development - even though funds were scarce. Phoenix traded land, and legislated building limits to make it happen. As a result - we have some great parks, and beautiful drives through natural desert.... More

BEAUTIFUL sights - just go eqarly & of course bring lots of water! More

I lived in Phoenix for 25 plus years, and I hiked this area at least three times a week. Wear shoes with rubber treads, pack a water bottle on a waist strap, cover yourself in sunscreen, wear a hat, sunglasses, a shirt with sleeves over a tank top, and take your time. You're on your own in there, but some... More