How many hiking trails are listed near Phoenix?

The directory currently includes 96 quality-checked routes near Phoenix, covering 791 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest near Phoenix?

Maricopa Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Summit Trail 300 and Siphon Draw Trail #53 before choosing.

When should you hike near Phoenix?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy near Phoenix?

53 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

How is “near Phoenix” defined?

Routes on this page are linked within a 60 km radius of the city. Distances are geographic straight-line measurements, not driving times; open each route to plan the actual journey.

What is the closest hike to Phoenix?

Verde Park Walking Path is the nearest mapped route, about 1.2 km from the city centre.

Arizona, United States

Hiking trails near Phoenix

96 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 60 km of Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Together their route lines cover 791 km. The average route is 8.2 km with 124 m (407 ft) of recorded ascent.

96
Trails: 60 km
Search radius: 53
Easy routes: 1.2 km
Closest

The directory difficulty mix is 53 easy (55%), 39 moderate (41%) and 4 hard or expert (4%). 50 routes (52%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (10), desert (5), canyon and gorge (5), panoramic viewpoint (4). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,427 m (4,682 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Maricopa Trail, Summit Trail 300, Siphon Draw Trail #53 currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

1.8 km

Summit Trail 300

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

35 m

DFLT Seitts

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

1 recorded loop

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Maricopa Trail	472 km	2,739 m	116 hr	Point to point
Summit Trail 300	1.8 km	418 m	1 hr	Point to point
Siphon Draw Trail #53	1.9 km	789 m	1 hr 35 min	Point to point
DFLT Seitts	2.4 km	35 m	33 min	Point to point
Pass Mountain Trail	11.7 km	325 m	2 hr 56 min	Loop
Estrella Mountain Regional Park	56.7 km	849 m	14 hr	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.