마리코파 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

December trail running at its best! Well marked, pleasant hikers, and views that cheer on the reason to the run.

Really useful trail head with water and toilet facilities.

Fast and fun, well worth including!

This trailhead serves as one of the primary access points for the preserve, and is the starting point for shorter and easier trails that meander around and across the natural desert wash. There is an extensive parking lot, restrooms, covered areas for shade, water, and plenty of directional signage.

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve spans over 30,000 acres, with over 230 miles of trails; it is the largest urban preserve in the country. It is an outdoor enthusiast playground for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, or simply a place to connect with nature. Most trailheads are easily accessible, and entry into this beautiful desert landscape preserve is free.

This is one of the most popular mountains around Phoenix, with two well-established trails to the summit. Both are challenging, gaining a little more than 1,400 vertical feet in a very short distance, but they get you amazing, 360-degree views of the city.

The Echo Canyon Trail leading to the top of Camelback Mountain is quite possibly the most popular trail in the Phoenix area. The trail is definitely worth doing, especially if you are a morning person and can hit the trail early. Being a pretty exposed and rocky spot, the Echo Canyon Recreation Area is known for its wide open views.

The North Lake (and its sister body of water, the South Lake, just to the west), are part of the Estrella Mountain Lake Parks. The man-made bodies of water have a paved walking and biking trail on the perimeters and are a great place to ride in the cooler hours of the day!