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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Heathersp8845dx
Mar 5, 2025
Amazing adventures - Went on the guided Toms thumb hike My guide Luz was wonderful and so knowledgeable. Trail and views were amazing! Definitely recommend this company for anyone looking to get out and explore with help of local guides
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Stephanie_g
Feb 28, 2025
Best hike ever - Had a wonderful early morning hike with Lizzy to Tom’s Thumb. She was the perfect guide, with easy conversation, vast knowledge and a knack for pictures. Beautiful views and a great workout!
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Nomad104116
Feb 13, 2025
Your Enjoy Scottsdale. - This was a very good trip. Lots of options while we were there. Hiking in the dessert is a must if you are active and enjoy the out of doors. The dessert is simply beautiful and unique! In its own way! In January we hit a cool spell and we actually wore jackets in the middle of the afternoon. But so much more to do - the Grand Canyon, Sedona, the Botanical Garden, the Museum of the West, The Music Museum, Taliesin, Contemporary Art were all fabulous. And the food . . . wonderful. And Old Town was a destination in itself.
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I7159rzjamesk
Jan 27, 2025
Hike up to Tom’s Thumb - Great trip, Megan was a great guide, lots of opportunities to see the view and understand about the area. I would recommend!
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R2489pyhelenl
Jan 26, 2025
Hike with Hospitality… - We had a fun and memorable hiking tour led by Curtis! We kept a great healthy pace and he shared many interesting facts about the landscape and cool Arizona history all with genuine hospitality. We had a blast! Thank so much! Totally recommend getting a tour by Curtis!
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O153pwcarmenb
Jan 16, 2025
Tom's Thumb - Marcus Landslide - McDowell Sonoran Preserve - I'm a 74 year old Grandmother and I was nervous as my hiking and desert experience was nil prior to - but what a lovely memory Matt Kalina helped me create in the Sonoran Desert this week! I learned so much - mountains - trails - plants - animals - views - all absolutely wonderful. Matt designed my two hour hike just for me and allowed breaks and rests along the way. Thank you again so much for your consideration - time and fantastic energy. It was indeed great being with you!
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Jing_t
Dec 25, 2024
Enjoyable hike! - Great hike and amazing view. Hike wasn’t so easy but very rewarding. host Megan is very friendly and thoughtful. I had a very good experience.
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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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