Great hiking area with beautiful views all around! The trailhead starts right at the base of the…read moremountain - don't be misled by Google Maps - just drive straight up the road leading to the mountain ahead. Once here there are several routes you can take varying from easy to challenging. Most importantly, please wear appropriate footwear!! I saw an older guy wearing Crocs without the back supports going up the path and he nearly toppled backwards several times. I was very worried for his well-being - this path really requires socks and shoes. Of note, depending on when you go and which direction you choose to go in, one side of the mountain has no relief from the sun - it is hot! The other side is shaded and pleasant. Whichever route you take, make sure to bring liquids to hydrate and know your limit. You can always get to a lower elevation and walk around the mountain if it gets too steep.

Beautiful and simple hike that will take you to a half way mid point, then you can keep going to…read morethe top. Lovely local hike with good views. Going up can be rocky, not a smooth path.

Phenomenal little park to hang out after grabbing food and enjoy sun in your lunch break or play…read moresome sports hike walk or bike. This park is endless for potential except during flooding season.

Riding the Thunderbird Passeo trail today for the first time this season. The trail unfortunately…read morehas deteriorated quite a bit. Lots of broken glass, sand coverage, and chunks of asphalt missing which made my ride extremely bumpy. Quite a few city of Glendale workers there trimming trees though. The portion of the trail leading up to 51st is horribly bumpy and covered with sand. I guess I'll stick to the New River and Skunk Creek trails. Tried to do the survey posted on the sandwich boards positioned on trail, but "No page found".

This is a huge park with several varating terrains. If your a runner you can get a bigger workout…read moreby running through the wash that cuts the park in half. If you have kids there is a couple playgrounds with the traditional setups and some new stuff like fake rock caves for them to play in. The park is surrounded by 200k plus homes, this drives down the squatter rate considerably. If you come by in the evening you might even get in on a neghiborhood basketball game!

I utilize the walking trail. It's a good way to get in four safe miles. You can walk/jog/cycle from…read moreIndian School road to McDowell road and back without missing a beat. Great for the whole family. I went at 8ish one morning and had to deal with the sprinklers. On the way back some of the path was flooded with water. So don't go putting on your good kickers. You might ruin 'em!

There's really nothing to the Cross Cut Canal Park, but simplicity is what I'm looking for in terms…read moreof a quick bike ride. The CCC is basically a long length of foot/bike path that meanders from E Indian School to McDowell (2 miles) with grass on either side. For some reason I really like the trail, it's an easy ride, there aren't a ton of intersections, the path is wide, you pass a fire house chock full of brawny firefighters.... I'm getting distracted, so let's move on. CCC is basic. It's not crowded. People will say hi to you as you stroll or bike along. The only lame thing is that there is an area about 20 feet long that has sprinklers that, for some insane reason, water the sidewalk. That seems both absurd and a flagrant abuse of tax payers money/water. I just like Cross Cut Canal.

Walking sticks would be really helpful! And of course bring water if it's humid bring 2x the normal…read moreamount to stay hydrated you'd be surprised the amount of I'm fine it's ok people who get air lifted off this ridge. It's a beautiful really rewarding hike. Tons of lizards and snakes and other wildlife along the way. The restrooms after the remodel were MUCH needed! But please like up the poop from animals you choose to bring

Amazing!!! This trail is beautiful…read more This was a birthday hike for me. One of the best trails in Arizona. Getting to the top is not easy but, totally worth the climb.

A little tough to locate. The trailhead is actually in a residential neighborhood with No Parking…read moresigns everywhere . . . I don't blame them as I wouldn't want vehicles all over my streets. You'll need to park at West Wing Park, walk across West Wing Parkway (be sure to use the crosswalk as it is a major road), up High Desert Drive to N Higuera. Hope that helps as Google Maps was marginally helpful. Starts out as a short trek thru a wash-like area between homes. After that as you ascend you get right into a nice moderately challenging varying elevation hike around the mountains. The views are very nice throughout your hike. It looks well traveled but I saw very few people. The folks who live in the neighborhood have it made with such a nice trail so convenient for them. It is most definitely a suburban trail, but clearly an oasis for hikers who live in the area. I am definitely going to be back any time I want a great hike, but do not want to head up to the mountains.

I love hiking, and this is a great spot. It's 4 miles total - including all of the different trail…read moredirections you can go (see picture I uploaded). I have mostly stuck to the Golden Cliffs Trial and have really enjoyed it. It's a great workout! I definitely felt the burn with the incline. Awesome views from up top, too. Remember to never hike alone and to not go when it is hot!

What a beautiful trail! And such a pleasant/ easy hike. The most effort you put in here is driving…read moreall the way past Cave Creek, other than that, it's such a peaceful & relaxing place. We hiked over to Camp Creek Falls and back. Couldn't have been more than 3 miles round trip. I didn't look at my watch afterwards. During the golden hour it was gorgeous. I fully recommend this place. But please, it's a super clean and well kept trail. Keep it that way. Otherwise I'll regret sharing it on yelp ;)

The kids, dogs, and I spent 3 hours hiking and playing in the AZ desert. It's been a couple of…read moreyears since we've gone. This time of the year, the water is pretty low, but there's water and a waterfall, so the kids and dogs loved it! We had the waterfall to ourselves for a good half hour. My daughter played with her mermaids, and my son enjoyed rock climbing above the falls. It was wonderful being in the fresh AZ nature... until we had to hike back uphill to the car. The top thing to know is to turn LEFT at the American flag. There are some well placed rocks pointing the way. Also, you do have to climb down and over some big rocks... You do have to climb down and over some big rocks. And then back up and over them on the way back. Be sure to save energy for the hike back because it's inclined the whole way. Don't forget sunscreen! Maybe take water shoes if the kids want to play in the water. Stop by Raven's View restaurant on the way home. Enjoy!

Beautiful scenery. Explored the fossil creek area with several amazing waterfalls. Very difficult…read morehikes but taking a dip in the ice cold mountain spring water is so refreshing. Make sure you are hydrated for the long challenging hikes in the desert. Be careful not to swim under waterfalls as there are several drownings every year. The drive to get there is 2 hours north of Phoenix followed by a 15 mile drive on a very bumpy dirt road. You need a 4x4 for sure.

The address listed as of April 2023 is for their headquarters. This address will not take you to…read moreTonto National Park. Tonto National Park is located about 1 hr - 1hr and 45 min from the Phoenix area. The difference in time is due to the size of the park. At 2.9 million acres, Tonto National Forest is the largest national forest in Arizona. Tonto is the 6th largest of the USDA National Forests. About 20 minutes into the forest, we lost cell phone reception. If using Google Maps to get to your destination, I recommend downloading the offline map(s.) Water levels were low enough in the creek crossings that cars were able to get to the site we stayed at without any issues. We camped over a weekend at the Cave Creek Group Campground. This campground must be rented, and is only rented as a group camp site. There is a central area with cover picnic tables/ramadas, grills, and group fire pits. Some of the campsites have their own fire pits as well. There is no water at this campground. Vault toilets. One toilet for men and one for women. While toilet paper is provided, it was not enough for the weekend. Someone in our group had a satellite phone. They were able to ask someone who was coming up late Saturday to bring more. The way the group camp site is situated, make for a secluded area. The scenery on the drive in and out was lovely. Driving in from the Phoenix area, it was nice to have a change in scenery. The landscape around the Cave Creek Campground has a less desert feel. The campground is surrendered with trees. Beprepared to take it slow. The road to the Cave Creek Group Campground is winding and, at times, narrow. There was a hill that was almost a yellowish orange from wildflowers. (It photographed with more green.) Coming around the corner and being met with the sight of that hill was a breathtaking moment. As for animals, we saw some random birds, lizards and cows.