Phoenix

Amazing 2-Hour Guided Hiking Adventure in the Sonoran Desert

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Sonoran Desert 2 Hour Guided Hiking Adventure
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

To the unfamiliar, the desert can look lifeless and bland—until you immerse yourself in the landscape. This guided, 2-hour hike in the Sonoran Desert showcases the beauty and awe of this iconic American landscape. The goal is fun, so the pace, mileage, and difficulty is up to you. No hiking gear, no problem. Leave it all up to your guide to show you where to go and what to know on a beloved trail in the Phoenix Mountains.
  • Hike at the speed of your comfort with a fun and knowledgeable local guide
  • Scale the trail to reach expansive views of the Valley of the Sun, including Phoenix, Scottsdale and Camelback Mountain
  • Learn about the landscape from the perspective and knowledge of a professional outdoors enthusiast
  • Get up close and personal with the wildlife, flora and geology of Phoenix's Sonoran Desert mountains

What's Included

  • Backpacks
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Soda/Pop
  • Cold beverages following the hiking adventure
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Starbucks
    3165 E Lincoln Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

    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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Robin_S
Jay was an amazing tour guide providing information along the entire trip. Provided snack and water on trip. Even allowed me to use one of his hiker hats. Went with my husband and son who was on college spring break. I got a little weak toward the end of the trip....Jay was totally prepared and provided me rest, electrolyte water, and snack. Was so patient and understanding. Continued with allowing my son and other tourists to to end of trail while checking on me as well. When I recovered we continued on our way back. The tour was wonderful and Jay make is all worth it and didn't miss a beat. Thank you so much Jay for taking care of me and showing our family a great adventure. And thank you for assisting us to get the Lyft ride back since our reception on phone was very spotty. You were awesome and will look you up next tiime in AZ.

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An ok experience but not worth the cost
Maggie_J, Mar 2024
The views were great. The problem was it was too expensive for what it was and 2 hours wasn't very long to go up a mountain. I stupidly booked the afternoon which was hot. I paid for a guide as I didn't realise the trails were marked. Just take your own water and some snacks, follow the trails at Piestewa Park or another trail head and do it yourself. Go in the morning so it's not too hot and go careful to be safe. Allow yourself more than 2 hours. The guide was ok but it was a waste of cash really. I used my phone app to find out the names of wildflowers on the path.. I felt like I'd been ripped off tbh.
Jay went Above and Beyond!!
Robin_S, Mar 2024
Jay was an amazing tour guide providing information along the entire trip. Provided snack and water on trip. Even allowed me to use one of his hiker hats. Went with my husband and son who was on college spring break. I got a little weak toward the end of the trip....Jay was totally prepared and provided me rest, electrolyte water, and snack. Was so patient and understanding. Continued with allowing my son and other tourists to to end of trail while checking on me as well. When I recovered we continued on our way back. The tour was wonderful and Jay make is all worth it and didn't miss a beat. Thank you so much Jay for taking care of me and showing our family a great adventure. And thank you for assisting us to get the Lyft ride back since our reception on phone was very spotty. You were awesome and will look you up next tiime in AZ.
Liz is awesome!!!
Mia_W, Mar 2024
Great hike, great learning, great fun, awesome experience. Trail wasn’t too hard. Great directions on how to find my guide.
Loved it!
Mena_L, Jan 2024
While I'm not the most athletic, this hike was totally doable! Surprisingly, it didn't feel long enough, haha. Derek was super knowledgeable and a fantastic conversationalist - thanks for hiking with us! I highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting AZ.
Nice hiking experience
Yiling_L, Jun 2023
The guide Michael was very informative and funny. I learned many things from this hiking.Also it was really nice for a solo traveler to have a guide accompanying with the guide. Definitely will choose Mad Desert Trekking next time!
Enjoyable Experience
therese_p, Mar 2023
I enjoyed my recent hiking experience with Liz as a guide. As a solo female traveler not familiar with the area, I appreciated being able to explore the trails with a friendly, knowledgeable & enthusiastic buddy. I enjoyed the two hour (3.5 Mile) walk while learning about the Sonoran desert. I picked up a few very interesting facts and saw several different cacti along the way. The distance and pace of each trip will vary depending on individual fitness levels - so you can enjoy a leisurely or more brisk sped.
Amazing
Brandy_W, Mar 2023
The guide was knowledgeable about the area, friendly, and funny. Great hike to see the City skyline. The trail was easy and assessble to just about anyone.
Matt makes Arizona
Elaine_M, Jun 2022
Matt was AMAZING !! He went at our pace the day was perfect, the sunset was amazing and he is so educated !! We will be returning with our kids and want MATT as our guide again! Thank you!
A must do!
Yolanda_G, Jun 2022
Definitely something not to miss! Micheal our guide was very knowledgeable and patient with us as parts of this hike are very challenging.
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