I just got done hiking this mountain and it was really beautiful. It wasn't too crowded and there was actually room to park, which is nice. It was a bit chilly, but hey, that wasn't the mountains fault... Lol. In terms of difficulty, it isn't a very hard mountain to climb. I kept a pretty fast pace, but next time, I am going to add some jogging into the mix. The last part of the mountain towards the top is a good place to sprint up. You also feel great finishing it up on a sprint. It took about 20-25 mins to hike up and down this mountain. read more

I live at the foot of this mountain so it's more than convenient to step out of the house and onto the trail. There is a paved road up to the towers for an easier hike. (Incline still does a job on your calves!! LOVE THE BUR) There is also another route up and over to the tower, rockier and some scrambling. read more

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Great place for a hike in the middle of the city! We took the easy trail around the north side since we had kids with us. When you get back there between the hills it's so quiet, pretty amazing to think the hustle and bustle of the city is directly on the other side! Nice, wide trails. I didn't bring my dogs this time but next time I will. At 5:30 on a weeknight it was pretty desolate. A Peaceful and relaxing walk for sure! And convenient too. read more

My favorite mountain for a quick hike! I like that a portion of the mountain is paved for beginners (or some who are just starting back up). Great views with plenty of little mountain creatures. read more

I enjoy hiking his mountain. It is a pretty easy hike. You can get a good workout if you jog up it and it only takes about 20 minutes. The views are lovely at the top. read more

I am starting to really like North Mountain. Today I was even able to do trail # 44 twice which is huge for me considering that it's a steep incline pretty much the entire time but its a great cardio workout. I was trail #100 with some friends on Easter and that trail was pretty cool too. Actually there are quite a few trails that you could try at North Mountain so you should get bored. The views are amazing at the top of trail # 44. You can see the entire city and on a clear day, which is most days, you can see the Cardinal Stadium. Very nice indeed. All in all, a great workout, especially for someone like me who is doesn't want to join a gym just yet. Your legs, calves, and thighs will be sore later but your body will thank you for it! read more

Great little hike/walk on a paved road to the radio towers. Steep enough to be a solid workout, if a little on the short side. Not usually too crowded. I dislike the descent because of the steepness, but the convenience of the hike (no crowds, not terribly time-consuming, etc) makes this my most frequent hike. Nice views of most of Phoenix at different points along the trail. read more

Fun place to hike in north Phoenix. Have a paved trail to the top of the mountain, or you can hike on some rugged paths. A good hike with a wonderful view. read more

It was a beautiful view at the top! There was a bit of tricky steps going up, but it was all worth it in the end

I grew up hiking this mountain and my dad lived down the street. There are various trails, I have my favorite though. In the spring I go during the day and often see lots of gila monsters (at least I think that's what they are). In the summer I hike at night and it's so lovely and crisp in the winter. I really like this place. It's pretty, though it's a heck of a lot more crowded then it was 20 years ago. read more

I've hiked here a couple times this past month, and this is another good "in town" place for a quick hike. I park in the large parking lot near the visitor's center (never too crowded) and take the trail that intersects with the paved trail to the towers. The paved trail is pretty steep with little relief, but the view from the top is worth it. I will have to look into some of the other trails for variety in the future. read more

Good easy way to get outside and exercise in the same amount of time any normal person would spend at the gym. Great alternative for older folks who can't do Camelback. Get out there! read more

The initial hike to the paved portion of the trail is a bit strenuous. I'm sure a little pre hike stretching would have been good. I could have avoided the painful cramp a few feet up the incline; stupid me. Once we hit the paved potion of the trail it was pretty steady. We continued to the side trail up to the radio towers had conversations about the city layout, identification of landmarks and the possibility of discovering a dead body. One of us thought the dead body discovery was a reality however, upon closer inspection found it to be nothing but a pile of boulders. It was a good hike nonetheless. read more

I am in love with this mountain. I have a great time every time we go. It is a challenge and steep in the beginning but totally doable. Take some water, music, and camera. You have to take a pic of the city when you make it to the top! read more

I love coming to this spot. There are many great trails to hike. Lately though I've noticed many instances of pet droppings on the trails. Even on the main trails, not far from the visitor's center. In particular, on trail 100, it's been left on a paper towel, in plain sight, for at least a month. Unfortunate. read more

Marisa's ROTD reminded me I was there for the group hike that day and never reviewed the park. A few years earlier I had walked on some of the easier parts of the trails and thought it was cool to have a place to hike in the city. This time I knew I was going up Shaw Butte and as I drove up from the West it seemed that this hill that I drive by on a regular basis had become bigger than life. I started a bit before the rest of the group and got to the top just before some of the main group and took a bunch of pictures at the top and several others along the way. The visitor center was clean and staffed by several nice folks that had advice on the trails and hiking the desert in general. It is now summer and I think I just may wait until fall to make this hike again. ;) read more

Excellent hiking with plenty of trails. Very steep so a great cardio workout. Nice view from the top. Very near the visitors center of the adjoining state park with coffee and restrooms. Can be crowded but worth it! read more

A good quick workout. #44 goes all the way around. I personally park in the middle of the ramada area, go to the left and then take the route all the way around. The left side is more of a climb, and the right is primarily paved road.not super strenuous at all, abut 45 minutes total. read more

There is a paved hiking trail off 7th st but the parking is minimal. If you go into North mountain park there is a dirt trail that leads to the path if you are able to hike up dirt. Kids go on it as well. read more

I made it! Haha, barely. If you are new to hiking I definitely recommend North Mountain. It's a great place to start - I took my dog with me (not sure if that's allowed) but he and I both needed gradual climb to get us started. read more

Fun hike with amazing 360 degree views! Not a very long hike but somewhat steep and rocky. You can make it as easy or as difficult as you chose. Loved it! read more

In town for work and this was the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful AZ sunset and some fresh air!

Love this hiking place just 3 rounds will do ...good to go to this place then eat breakfast .... Without feeling guilty lol read more

North Mountain Park - Beautiful and relaxing hike - Parks Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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In addition to Shaw Butte, this is my other "go to" training hike when I need something really close to my house. I always park at the trailhead on 7th Avenue & Peoria and go up the west side of North Mountain. One of the best ways to see a sunrise is to time your hike so that you hit the saddle just below the summit right as the sun comes up. Personally think this is the best spot in town to catch a sunrise. Looking east you can see range after range of mountains. read more

My friends and I enjoy hiking the trails. The views are beautiful! Sometimes you do have to wait for a parking spot but the trails aren't busy read more

This is my close to home favorite place for a quick hike. The paved trail is great when bringing along little ones (grandchildren). I try to stick to M-F, I prefer to park on 7th St so the limited parking makes weekends impossible. However, with the recent heat, parking hasn't been a problem. Two weeks ago at 115 degrees and today 116 degrees. I hike with a water bottle and leave a frozen one in my truck. The 360 degree view is great. read more

The parking can be a pain in the neck if you don't know your way around this place. But if you're looking for an uphill hike or uphill jog that is seriously steep, North Mountain will get your heart pumping hard! read more

One of the most underrated hikes! Incredible views, especially of down town, and great vantage point to see the valley! Very doable hike and relatively easy parking. If you can make it out in spring with the palo verde in bloom, it is the Sonoran desert at it's best! read more

A great workout that cannot be duplicated otherwise! If you prefer actual climbing, go to Papago, this is for steep hiking. Also a good place for an event. They have shelters and bathrooms. Be careful is all I can say. I do see elderly and babies going up, makes me wonder. Only problem is people insist on bringing their poor dogs that crap all over. They do supply poop bags, but people just don't get it, they bag the poop and just leave it on the mountainside. read more

This is going to be on my rotation for hiking. Of course, I have to bring someone with some sense of direction around because I have none. I would be wondering in circles for days. There are several trails, and even though I couldn't do the whole hike since I had the twins with me, we really enjoyed it. On our way back, I felt we took a little longer, so I am sure we went a different way. While waiting for the group to come back, I set up my kids and their friend in the car to watch a movie. I was prepared with plenty of drinks, but they started requesting snacks. Yikes, I didn't think of that, because we were meeting for lunch after. I turned around and there was a sign "Snack Bar", SCORE. I went inside the Visitor Center and the nice lady pointed to a table with goodies. Not much to choose, but enough for a quick snack. I bought a few packs of Goldfish and gummy fruits. They were very helpful and friendly. I got back to the car and the kids were happy and quiet, ahhh good times. read more

Great place for some steep hikes. The parking lots are not the biggest but there are multiple lots so go earlier to avoid the parking issue.

my friends who say there's nothing to do here don't know what they're talking about. this is one of the reasons why i love my country, yes any other day my very left leaning liberal self from high school would be rolling in my grave. but when i got here to bike with my friend, i was humbled and reminded of how beautiful it is here! i cannot wait to ride this trail again! read more

Clean, bright, beautiful park to hike in. Respectful hikers come here who pick up after their dogs and keep the park largely free of trash. Trails range from beginner to advanced so everyone can enjoy it here. Parking isn't great. If you park in a surrounding neighborhood you risk being ticketed or towed. read more