Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve Tour: Iconic Landmark & Views

Explore a renowned mark in the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve. Witness the distinctive geological features, and observe the distinct plant life and wildlife specific to the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy remarkable views of the McDowell Mountains and surrounding regions.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tom’s Thumb Trailhead - Visit the most iconic landmark in the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve!
    Spend your morning or afternoon on an expert-led hike to the famous Tom’s Thumb formation in the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve. A local guide from Mad Desert Trekking will greet you at the trailhead and hike with you through the incredible terrain of the…
What's Included
  • Sunscreen
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Backpacks
Location
Tom's Thumb Trailhead
East Paraiso Drive
A Mad Desert Trekking guide will meet guests near the building at Tom's Thumb Trailhead, 12943 E Paraiso Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Pbftedcaseari
Dec 22, 2024
great guide and informative and inspiring hike. Curtis was great. Kept us going and shared interesting insights. - great guide - knowledgeable, helpful and fun. gave great insights about past and present area. would recommend Curtis .
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Becca918
Nov 23, 2024
Tom's thumb - Dialinda was a great guide! Very informative and patient with us! The views were iconic! Would definitely recommend!!!
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Goplaces773413
Nov 18, 2024
Exceptional and Unforgettable Experience with Liz - I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the incredible experience my best friend and I had today while hiking Tom’s Thumb trail with Liz, our tour guide. Not only was she highly knowledgeable about the trail and its surroundings, but she was also incredibly kind, sweet, and encouraging throughout the entire hike. As someone who isn’t an avid hiker, I deeply appreciated Liz’s patience and positivity. She cheered me on every step of the way, turning what could have been a challenging experience into an uplifting and enjoyable adventure. Her genuine enthusiasm and thoughtful support made all the difference, helping me and my BFF get through it together. Thank you, Liz, for creating such a memorable experience for us! You truly went above and beyond, and we’ll always remember this day because of you. You’re absolutely top-notch!
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Cristina
Nov 18, 2024
Sensational - This was a sensational experience! Our guide, Lizzy, was amazing! The trail was challenging for us so she allowed us the brakes we needed, she pointed out and explained the horticulture and area sights, was informative, fun and encouraging! We had so much fun and it was a day we’ll remember forever. She also brought water, seltzer, snacks and backpacks for us! A+
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Sightseer193196
Nov 14, 2024
Tom Thumb Hike - Mike was great! He was so knowledgeable about the history of the area and about the plants terrain. He made sure we had a safe and enjoyable hike. Thanks Mike! —Joanne and John
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Stay04501113230
Nov 7, 2024
Perfection in the desert - Myrna and I enjoyed the exceptional vistas. The terrain was challenging but manageable. Michael, our guide was magnificent. He was knowledgeable, pleasant, and always concerned about our safety. A truly amazing experience
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Christine_r
Nov 5, 2024
Nice hike, great views... - Nice hike, great views and loved going during the week! Great that trip went after signing up late the night before & being a solo person on the trip.
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Pawelkr2147sg
Sep 23, 2024
Mad Desert Trekking Hike - I went on a 4 hour hike with Henry (guide) in South Mountain Preserve on Sunday, September 15th. Henry was very knowledgeable, and fun person to do a hike with. The whole experience dealing with Mad Desert Trekking was very positive and easy. They are very accommodating, and they go out of their way to make sure their client is satisfied. I strongly recommend this company, as I'll book another hike with them next time in Phoenix!
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D6958izbaileyb
Sep 12, 2024
Amazing Hike up to Tom's Thumb - This was an amazing hike up to Tom's Thumb!! The views were stunning! Liz was an awesome guide!! Liz was very friendly and shared lots of great knowledge about the region and the various things that we saw on the hike!
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Janis_b
Nov 12, 2024
Great hike, and... - Great hike, and especially lucky to have a guide who is an artist in photography. Absolutely luved all the pictures and that I did not have to worry about taking my own. After the hike he sent me a link to all the fabulous photos!
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