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Scottsdale Desert Classic Hiking Adventure
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- 3 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the best of Scottsdale on a classic hike through the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We'll customize your hike to your preferences, discuss the geology, plants, and plants of the Sonoran Desert, and enjoy trailside snacks and beverages at a beautiful lookout. You'll meet your guide from Mad Desert Trekking at the trailhead, who has everything you need for your hike. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience in the unforgettable expanses of theSonoran Desert.
- All skill levels are welcome
- Led by a local, certified guide from Mad Desert Trekking
- Learn about the nature of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve
- Enjoy trail snacks, beverages, and incredible views at a trail viewpoint
What's Included
- Backpacks
- Cold beverages following the hiking adventure
- Sunscreen
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
Your Mad Desert Trekking guide will meet you at Gateway Trailhead, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. 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
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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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Rachel_G
I hiked with Liz and she was a wonderful guide. We were clippin at such a good pace for our 5 mile hike. We discussed everything from reality tv to cheeseburgers and she had a lot of knowledge about the wildlife in the area.
Reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Natalia_P, Mar 2024
Had a wonderful 7km hike with an amazing guide Jay around the Sonoran Desert. We were a small group of 3 friends and learned so much from Jay about different types of cactus 🌵 and what the nature had to offer. Really enjoyed the experience and felt very much in good hands and well reminded to hydrate. Lived how Jay had a bag of healthy and nutritious snacks for us, such a lovely touch 👍🏼 highly recommend!
Linda_A, Mar 2024
Derek was a great tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and it was nice having him to ourselves on the hike.
Honey_C, Mar 2024
What a memorable day out! Jay our guide was awesome - super organised, starting with texts and emails confirming meeting place and time, to greeting us with iced bottles of water, back packs and a snack bag of treats. He is super knowledgable and through the guided walk told us about the history and environment. It was super fun and lots of great photos to capture the memories.
Rachel_G, Feb 2024
I hiked with Liz and she was a wonderful guide. We were clippin at such a good pace for our 5 mile hike. We discussed everything from reality tv to cheeseburgers and she had a lot of knowledge about the wildlife in the area.
Amy_W, Jan 2024
Tour guide Jay was excellent. We owe our great experience to his knowledge and expertise. He went above and beyond. He was very communicative throughout the whole process. We knew what to expect and he wanted to know about what we wanted so he could cater the hike to us.
Joanne_J, Nov 2023
Our tour guides Henry and Jay were fun, helpful, and made the experience really enjoyable! We completed the loop, the views were beautiful, and our guides told us fun facts about the desert we were climbing in.
Natasha_S, Nov 2023
Great descriptions of plants and nature.
Jay was so kind as to give us a lift to the hotel because Ubers were very unreliable.
Monika_m, Mar 2023
Laurel was an amazing tour guide. She has a great personality and made my daughter and I feel like we’ve known her for years. She was super knowledgeable about the different types of cactus and plants and pointed out different points of view. She was super easy to get to get to know and we had a great afternoon with her on our hike. Highly recommend Laurel!
Christy_T, Mar 2023
Awesome experience! Michael was a fantastic guide- very friendly and knowledgeable about the desert plants and animals. Would definitely recommend this to anyone!
Dana_U, Mar 2023
Great hike with a super knowledgeable and experienced guide who went out of his way to make it a fun experience. Provided everything we needed and customized the experience to us.
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