4 Scottsdale Hiking Tours Worth Lacing Up For

1.Camelback E-Bike & Hike Tour – 2.5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135Our pick

Ride an e-bike from Old Town Scottsdale through the Greenbelt, Arizona Canal, Paradise Valley, and McCormick Ranch, then hike Camelback Mountain’s Cholla Trail. Your guide provides safety instruction, bottled water, and an audio receiver. The group is limited to eight people, with guides such as Jace, Anthony, Jackson, and Jonathan.

“My husband and I had never ridden e-bikes and we really enjoyed the tour. The guide went over how the e-bikes worked and everyone did a few laps around the parking lot to see if seat adjustments were needed. He made sure everyone was comfortable with their bikes before heading out. The e-bikes were very easy to ride. Required very little pedaling. The hike was great. Definitely on the challenging side! We hiked in tennis shoes, but hiking shoes would have been better. We highly recommend this tour!”

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2.The Sedona Experience – Hiking, Lunch and Wine Tasting (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

This private, 12-hour outing combines a moderate Sedona hike, a sit-down Uptown lunch, free time for shopping, and wine flights at two Page Springs vineyards. Guides such as Luis, Katie, and Sean tailor the day to your pace and interests, with pickup available from selected hotels.

“We had an amazing time! We were assigned a tour guide named Luis who showed us an amazing time. He shared with us information about the history in the Sedona area . We had lunch at the Vault in town which was great as well. Highly recommend and would do it again!”

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3.1-2 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70Best value

Join Paul of Arizona Adventure Guides for a private two-hour hike from the Pima-Dynamite Trailhead in Scottsdale. Expect a flexible pace, desert plants, wildlife, snacks, water reminders, and possible route choices toward creek areas, petroglyphs, and broad views.

“My husband and I had a memorable and enjoyable hike. Paul was professional. Day before, he texted to confirm with us. On the hike he often checked on how we were doing. We hiked the entire 2 hours. Paul was friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend to those who enjoy the outdoors and want to see Creek Cave AZ wirh a guide!”

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4.Iconic Tom’s Thumb Guided Hiking Adventure in Scottsdale, Arizona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Meet your Mad Desert Trekking guide at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead for a roughly three-hour private hike through the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Guides such as Doug, Jennifer, Liz, and Henry tailor the pace, explain cacti and wildlife, and may take photos along the way.

“If I could give six stars, I would! Doug led us on a spectacular hike. He was so very patient with us as we labored a bit and stopped frequently to take photos. We're both midwesterners in our 60s, so the trek was a little grueling but so worth it. Although being in "relatively good shape" is important, Doug allowed us to take our time. (It took us five hours vs. the advertised three.) It has been three days and our legs are still a little sore. Don't let that deter you, though. It is WELL WORTH the short-term pain. Doug was knowledgeable, courteous, cautious, funny, and easy-going. This is…”

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