Mountains are to me a cleanse for the soul.This trail was a 1100 gain off of 145 th in Scottsdale…read more We were lucky enough to discover this trail after meeting a Scottsdale local who recommended it. We found parking at the entrance although there is parking down the mountain another 500 feet away from this one if full. Even though it was 56 degrees at the start it can get warm as the trails are a moderate climb in parts but with good trail shoes and balance you most likely would not need hiking poles . The views from different points are worth a view and we were lucky to go early on a Saturday where the trails were not crowded. It was dog friendly and clean.No facilities so definitely need to bring water or drink of choice. Return: definitely for the views

A lovely hike. It has some elevation gain but is not overwhelming. There is also a lovely false…read morepeak a bit over a mile from the top which is a nice rest or place to stay as the rest of your party does the last bit of the hike. Lots of cute desert plants as well!

Wow! There are so many trail options from this location. But whether you want a short hike or a…read morelong hike, you'll have beautiful views overlooking Fountain Hills. My parents took my husband and I here for a hike, and we were so impressed. After you've already done the major touristy hikes in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, I highly recommend coming out to Fountain Hills. The parking lot looked like it had space for about 30 cars, and there were bathrooms and a shade structure with benches for pre- and après hike. You also get to drive by an impressive Marriott hotel and many beautiful new Toll Brothers homes. Depending on the environmentalist views of your carmates, you might have to listen to a 10-minute lecture about how awful it is that folks are cutting into the mountain to make these homes. But... it's precisely the infrastructure for those homes that make it possible to create beautiful and useful trailheads like these. We loved that this trailhead was not very crowded.

Very poorly signed. Easy to get lost even with a photo of the trails. The folks who mark the…read moretrails should look at the Sonora trailhead or the Pima-Dynamite trailhead maps and signs and take a lesson.

A short 1.17 miles trail begins off Panorama Dr at the Fountain Park. Small entrance and signage,…read moreeasy to miss if you are not looking for it. Trail is open from dawn to dusk. Easy trail suitable for most everyone. I come here for trail run as incline is just right to practice running up the hills. I like to come here at dawn and be at the top by the sunrise to witness the gorgeous sunrise. They have a few benches at the top for those who want to sit down. Parking is at the fountain park. Park your car off Panorama Dr parking lot and cross the street. It is across from the fountain park. No restrooms along the trail. Closest public restrooms are at the park near the splash pad area parking lot. I only come here to run in the morning but I bet sunset is beautiful as well.

Nice up and down with no pavement! Panoramic views anytime of the day. The trail could be wider as…read moreit is getting more populated.

This is a 2.7-mile loop trail near Fort McDowell, Arizona. It is generally considered a moderately…read morechallenging route, as it has an elevation gain of 242ft. It takes an average of 1 hour to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running and walking. I would personally rate this more of an easy trail. Quiet and peaceful. I saw horses with riders -5 total and only three sets of people. No mountain bikers. It was easy to get swept away in the magic of the desert and be one with nature.

Just finished a workout and thought I could use some time outside. Alternating Trail running and…read morewalking for me today. Plus an EPIC sunset as my reward!! Really great quick hike before sunset. I like this trail a lot. To the look out spot it's one mile out. Not busy at all on Thursday afternoon. Big fluffy clouds in the sky and perfect temperature out. Weather app says it's 65° right now. Lots of parking, there's a restroom at the trailhead. What's not to like. There are other longer trails to take here, but going to the look out spot is all I wanted for today! Came back to the trailhead l/ parking lot with a lit up sky.

Absolutely love this little trail! I've made a few friends and we've walked and talked. When the…read moreweather isn't sweltering, I'd recommend hitting this trail.

Adero Canyon trailhead is a great experience for all skill levels. Lots of trails and beautiful…read moreviews. The volunteers were very helpful. Ample parking. We had a wonderful family outing.

Someone needs to call authorities in regards to how the animals are cared for or there the lack of.read more

Love this trailhead by back gate of Scottsdale Mountain development. Never too crowded, you can…read moreeither head towards flatter part to Jeep trail or do little more elevation towards Sunrise Peak trail. No restrooms at this location.

Easy trail. Just above difficulty of walking on a sidewalk or in the park. It's flat and slightly…read morerocky on some parts but mostly level. Not very likely to roll and ankle or slip. But have to watch out for some cyclists as they barrel down the paths. Not a bad trail. A wash goes through the trail. Parts of the trail rims a neighborhood community. No shade on this trail so keep hydrated and bring sunblock. Okay views with somewhat elevated terrain to see skyline. Trails have signs well marked along the way. Pretty clean. Saw a few left-behind piles of dog feces on sides of trail but no trash For all age ranges from young to elderly. Has clean bathrooms. There are water amenities; fountains and bottle fill station. Info center with complimentary maps. Dog friendly. Has complimentary doggie doo bags. A doggie water fountain at the trailhead. There's an amphitheater near the trailhead. Plenty of paved parking at walking distance from entrance.

I previously thought Flat Iron was the toughest hike with the best views in the Valley. I was…read morewrong. I've hiked Flat Iron 5 times, and Four Peaks blew Flat Iron away with views as well as difficulty. Let's start with the drive there. The last 20 miles are on a stretch of graded dirt/rock, which took 1h25m to travel, most of which came in the last 18 miles. Imagine driving down the Goldmine trail at San Tan mountains in a motor vehicle, and this is what it would feel like. Can you say motion sickness? I'd recommend renting an oversized truck and buy their insurance. The bone-jarring ride does provide a great view, however. Take the 4 peaks road past the Lone Pine trail sign until you see the actual sign for the Brown's Peak trailhead, about a quarter mile below. Take the Brown's Peak trail 133, and when you see a fork in the trail, go right. I made the mistake of turning left, and it eventually joined the 4 Peaks Trail, which forced me to backtrack all the way to the trailhead. Brown's trail is very well defined. You should never have to wonder if you're on trail, and if you do, then you're off trail. Near the saddle, there's a sign for Trail 133 with an arrow pointed vaguely in the direction you just came from, but it also looks like it's pointing down toward a trail that goes down into a ravine. DO NOT take the trail down to the ravine like I did. Confused hikers even left cairns there, but it leads to nowhere fun. Just ignore that Trail 133 sign and continue marching upward toward the saddle. Once you get to the saddle, the views really open up. This is the point where many hikers turn around because the next portion is not for everyone. Up until the saddle, the hike is relatively easy, but if you want the full reward, you have to scramble to the summit. This involves some class 2 scrambling at first, similar to Echo Canyon trail at Camelback, then about 300 feet of class 4 scrambling will get you to the peak. If you're not comfortable with heights, just don't ever look all the way down. There are plenty of places to apply your death-grip onto the boulders so you don't fall, but the height still makes it nerve-racking The view from the top is the best in the Valley. You can see the entire valley, Roosevelt lake, Gold Canyon and its lakes, the Superstition wilderness, and even Mt. Humphreys is visible on a clear day. The technical part of the scramble makes it the hardest hike in the Valley. The altitude isn't extreme ~7700 feet, but I still got a bought of altitude sickness later that day and into the next. The temperature high only reached 85 in early September while it got to 105 in Phoenix. I would not recommend going to the peak from November to March since it gets icy and very dangerous. Things to be aware of: 1. Bear country. This forest has the highest concentration of black bears in AZ 2. Bees. Lots and lots of bees 3. Unpredictable weather. There's no protection from storms, and storms happen much more frequently up there than in the desert.

Mike was a fantastic guide for my solo hike. He not only took me on a fun, beautiful hike, he also…read moretook some extra time to suggest some interesting places to visit while on my visit in Scottsdale. I highly recommend Wild Bunch.

The guides were great and catered the experience to our abilities and desires. It was a super fun…read moreexperience for the whole family.