The best walks and hikes in Cave Buttes Recreation Area

26hikes

4.9

(57)

316 people hiked here

Looking for the best hikes and walks in Cave Buttes Recreation Area? Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful natural park in Maricopa County below. We present you with hiking trails in Cave Buttes Recreation Area — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going.

Ocotillo, Ridgeback, & Sidewinder Trail loop — Sonoran Preserve	Intermediate 02:14 8.05km
Sidewinder Trail to Apache Vista — Sonoran Preserve	Easy 01:15 4.52km
Ridgeback Trail — Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve	Easy 01:18 4.64km
Apache Wash Loop — Sonoran Preserve	Intermediate 03:15 12.4km

Plan. Save. Navigate. Your best adventures await.

Start today with a free komoot account.

See easy hikes

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
1
1
Ocotillo, Ridgeback, & Sidewinder Trail loop — Sonoran Preserve
02:14
8.05km
3.6km/h
140m
140m
Intermediate
4.7
(7)
23
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
2
2
Sidewinder Trail to Apache Vista — Sonoran Preserve
01:15
4.52km
3.6km/h
80m
80m
Easy
4.7
(3)
21
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Let us show you the way with the komoot mobile app
With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures in Cave Buttes Recreation Area and beyond.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
3
3
Ridgeback Trail — Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve
01:18
4.64km
3.6km/h
90m
90m
Easy
16
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
4
4
Apache Wash Loop — Sonoran Preserve
03:15
12.4km
3.8km/h
100m
100m
Intermediate
14
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.