Sonoran Desert Hike: Customizable Guided Adventure

Experience a customizable guided hiking adventure in the Sonoran Desert with Mad Desert Trekking. Choose your difficulty level and explore the diverse landscape of Phoenix, Arizona.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Experience one of the classic Sonoran Desert hikes in Phoenix, Arizona. This hiking adventure is fun for hikers of any age.
Your Mad Desert Trekking guide will meet you in the near the trailhead, and hike with you on an amazing route into the Phoenix Mountains. Experience the incredible mountain up close and personal. Ascend the switchbacks for…

What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Assorted snacks
  • Refreshing cold beverages post-hike
  • Sunscreen provided
  • Carbonated drinks available
  • Backpacks included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience an exciting, expert-led two-hour trek through the Sonoran Desert with Mad Desert Trekking. We will tailor the hike to match your preferred distance, landscape and level of difficulty.

  • Spend 2 hours traversing the trail
  • Begin your journey with your guide at the trailhead
  • Difficulty level: From easy to challenging - the choice is up to…
Location
Starbucks
East Lincoln Drive
Your Mad Desert Trekking guide will meet you at Starbucks, 3165 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix, near the trailhead to the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Please park in the larger parking lot to the west. Uber and Lyft will conveniently offer drop-off service to the Starbucks.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(59 Ratings)
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Lotterinn
Dec 30, 2024
Must do hike with Kyndle! - Kyndle is the absolute best! We had the best time learning about the mountain, Phoenix, history, and different types of cactus. She has such a passion for hiking and adventure. You must try and book a hike with her! Loved every minute and she is adaptable to all skill levels.
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Vacationer171116
Dec 25, 2024
Amazing Sunset Holiday Hike - Amazing sunset trail hike. Jay was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. He made it possible for people of varying levels of hiking to have an exceptional experience. He made sure we had all the necessary items for a great hike including headlamps, delicious snacks and walking sticks. He took beautiful photos which our family will enjoy as a lasting memory of our Phoenix trip. This is truly a 5 star tour!
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Kevin_s
Dec 14, 2024
Wonder walk and... - Wonderful walk and conversation with Jennifer. Would recommend to anyone wanting a quick hike in Phoenix.
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Howard_b
Dec 14, 2024
Still on the road. - The guide Jay was incredible. So informative and made the hike so interesting. He was very patient with my limited mobility and helped me learn to use hiking sticks.
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595santoshg
Nov 29, 2024
Excellent tour, excellent guide - This guided trek is wonderful for several reasons. Starting with the guide by owner and operator Matt Malina who is very friendly, knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to ensure one has a great time. This is also a very good use of time at the end of your day (as in my case) or start of day. I am the kind of person who treks once a year and so this trek can be handled by people who are concerned about fitness - in terms of stamina and any fear of inclines - things go at your pace. The views of the cactus, surrounding mountains, and sunset views of Phoenix and Paradise Valley are fantastic.
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Keric926
Nov 28, 2024
Piestewa hike with kids - Jay was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, and personable. We enjoyed the safety of being with an expert hiker as it was the kids' first hike. Of course it was beautiful and serene.
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X4691otandrewb
Nov 28, 2024
Lovely sunset hike - We had an incredibly lovely experience hiking with Jennifer for a sunset hike. She was incredibly knowledgable, friendly, and found a great trail. High recommend for a fun outing.
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Danielle_k
Nov 13, 2024
Excellent Hike - Henry was a great guide. He answered all questions and provide a lot of fun details about the area and the local habitat of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Really enjoyed the hike. I will definitely do another hike the next time I am in town.
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214kelil
Nov 5, 2024
Amazing and informative hike in Sonoran Desert - Michael gave my husband and I an incredible first-time experience in the Sonoran desert at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. His knowledge on the trees and cacti was so interesting and the overall experience was a lot of fun. Took pictures, water breaks and also enjoyed pleasant conversation. Thank you, Michael! Also appreciated the bags with water and snacks. Highly recommend.
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548helener
Nov 1, 2024
First time hiking with Mad Desert Trekking and will not be the last. Professional, experienced and thorough. - As a visitor, this was my first hike in a desert!! My guide, Jay, led me on the moderate 3.9 mile trail called Browns Ranch Trail Scottsdale, not Phoenix. He was caring of the fact that this was my first hike since 2 “revision” knee replacement surgeries. Along the way he pointed out the names of the many plants, trees, cacti and their usefulness to the warrior Apache Indians. It was an overall great day and only have the best things to say. I was so glad to have found Mad Desert and Jay thru the Hike Store in Phoenix. I’ll be back.
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