9 Phoenix Hiking Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Stunning Sunset or Sunrise Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $125Our pick

Meet your guide near Phoenix’s 3165 E Lincoln Dr for a private, two-hour Sonoran Desert hike at sunrise or sunset. Choose an easy-to-difficult route, adjust the mileage and grade, then climb to a viewpoint over the Valley of the Sun. Backpacks, water, snacks, sunscreen, and cold drinks are included.

“Amazing hike. They really do provide everything you need. We just showed up reasonably dressed. Guide was Curtis, an expert hiker, very attentive but also kept us on schedule. Curtis is very intentional about the photos he takes of us, knowing all the best spots to get the shot, knows all the best angles. His photos are better than ours. Sunset hike is well worth it. 10/10 highly recommend.”

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2.Epic Camelback Mountain Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix, Arizona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Tackle Camelback Mountain’s strenuous Echo Canyon Trail with a certified guide such as Mike, Curtis, Liz, or Kyndle. Expect 1,300 feet of climbing, hands-on scrambling, 360-degree Phoenix views, bottled water, snacks, a backpack, and summit photos during this three-hour adventure.

“What an experience climbing Camelback Mountain! My guide Michael 💪 made the day from a normal climb like most other tourist into an adventure/experience that I would not have had without him as a guide. We took a route far less traveled upon and he showed me some routes that he used on his own personal hikes. This allowed for some bouldering, a little climbing, and not being around the crowds near as much. I was able to see other parts of the mountain that a typical person would have missed. It also gave me even more a sense of accomplishment to reach the top! Throughout the hike he shared…”

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3.Amazing 2-Hour Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix, Arizona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

Meet your Mad Desert Trekking guide near the Phoenix trailhead for a private, two-hour hike through the Sonoran Desert. Guides such as James, Jennifer, Jay, Henry, and Mike adjust the pace, explain the cacti and geology, and lead you to broad views of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Camelback Mountain, and Piestewa Peak.

“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.”

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4.Phoenix Mountains Preserve Night Glow Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75Best value

Join Paul from AZ Wonders for a 90-minute evening hike in Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Follow a gently sloped desert trail, use provided ultraviolet flashlights to spot fluorescent scorpions, minerals, and fossils, then enjoy city lights from the high point. Moderate fitness is needed.

“Paul was very friendly, punctual and prepared as well as informative. The hike location was with a great view and we saw a number of scorpions. The price however was not commensurate with the experience”

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5.Amazing Two-Hour Guided Hike in the Sonoran Desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Meet your English-speaking guide at Piestewa Peak Park for a two-hour hike through the Sonoran Desert. Expect switchbacks, cactus, geology, Valley of the Sun views, water, snacks, and lightweight packs. Guides such as Michael, Jay, Doug, and Jennifer adjust the pace to the group.

“Hiking route was great, not too challenging, and the views at the top were amazing. Our guide Doug was very knowledgeable and allowed us to take the hike at our pace.”

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6.Sonoran Desert Guided Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Meet your English-speaking guide near Phoenix Mountains Preserve for a two-hour easy to moderate sunset hike. Follow switchbacks to mountain views over Phoenix, Scottsdale, Camelback Mountain, and Piestewa Peak. Water, snacks, a backpack, park fees, and post-hike refreshments are included.

“This was a phenomenal experience. We didn’t know the tour would be private because the description didn’t include the word private. The guide Steve Hill was very attentive and made us feel safe even though this was our very first time hiking. He was also very informative and easy to understand. We loved the sights, and also we appreciated the equipment and the abundance of water that he had ready for us”

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7.Epic Camelback Mountain Guided Hike | Ascend Peak!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $145

Join Mad Desert Trekking for a private, 3 to 4-hour ascent of Camelback Mountain. Guides such as Curtis and Mike H. set a careful pace, share plant and local history, help with route choices, and take summit photos. Water, snacks, backpacks, and post-hike refreshments are included.

“Curtis was excellent!! He anticipated was extremely helpful and anticipated anything we needed on our hike.”

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8.Spectacular Sunrise Guided Hike | Beautiful Views!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Meet your Mad Desert Trekking guide near Phoenix Mountains Preserve before dawn for a two-hour, easy-to-moderate hike. Learn about Sonoran Desert plants, animals, geology, and history while climbing toward views of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Camelback Mountain, and Piestewa Peak.

“We did the sunrise hike up Quartz Ridge Mountain. Jennifer was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”

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9.Desert Classic Guided Hike | Amazing Scenery!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $145

Join a certified Mad Desert Trekking guide for a five-mile loop in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. You’ll climb switchbacks to a mountain saddle, learn about Sonoran Desert plants and geology, and enjoy water, snacks, and summit refreshments at your own pace.

“Jay was EXCELLENT! We couldn’t have been paired up with anyone better! This was our first real hike and he made us feel very safe! He was very genuine in wanting to get to know us and making sure to check on us periodically during the hike! I would recommend this company and Jay without reservation.”

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