Incredible Hidden Valley Guided Hike in Phoenix, Arizona
Overview
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4 hours
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Experience even more of the fantastic Sonoran Desert and have extra fun with a sustained guided hike of three to four hours. We’ll customize the adventure to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences. Explore the amazing Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona, fun, experienced, local Mad Desert Trekking guide.
We love the Sonoran Desert ... and we know you will, too.
Why should you book your Camelback Mountain hike with Mad Desert Trekking?
We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you the secrets of the area that few people know about.
We will provide everything you need for your hiking adventure, including:
- Use of backpacks
- Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- Sports drinks
- Trail snacks
- Plus, cold beverages after finishing your hike.
Our number one priority is your safety. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable and memorable Sonoran Desert experience. The minimum age for this experience is 12. Let's Camelback Mountain!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Experience even more of the fantastic Sonoran Desert and have extra fun with a sustained guided hike of three to four hours. We’ll customize the adventure to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences. Explore the amazing Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona, fun, experienced, local Mad Desert Trekking guide. We love the Sonoran Desert ... and we know you will, too. Your guide will meet you in the hiking area at the trailhead. Experience the incredible mountain up close and personal. Ascend the peak to the top for a 360-degree view of the Phoenix Metro Area and see the Sonoran Desert for more than 50 miles in every direction. - 3-4 hours - Meet your guide at the trailhead - Difficulty scale: Strenuous, including sections of hands-on rock scrambling
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Incredible Hidden Valley Guided Hike in Phoenix, Arizona
What‘s Included
Sunscreen
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Snacks
Backpacks
Cold drinks after finishing the hiking adventure
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing hidden canyon
V6247BTbrendah,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing fauna, lizards and mammals, pictographs, and canyon that is literally like a secret passage way. Thankfully, Henry, the guide, carried enough iced bottled water to make this hike fun and enjoyable in the 92F heat. The trailhead is only 15 minutes from the airport. A great way to spend the last 3 hours before boarding a flight.
Terrific Hidden Valley tour with Curtis.
Pat P,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our guided hike with Curtis today. He is a terrific guide….knowledgeable, lovable, and a great storyteller. The Hidden Valley is beautiful. We highly recommend this tour with Curtis.
An Excellent Adventure!
K4501ABdonnam,May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience! Henry was my guide and was patient, informative and so helpful and supportive! I would highly recommend this adventure! Thank you Henry!
Breathtaking
Maggie W,Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Curtis was a great tour guide! He was super insightful and knew the trail like the back of his hand. I felt extremely safe and comfortable. The sunrise hike was breathtaking and something I will never forget from my AZ experience. I would definitely book this again
5 Star Hike, 5 Star Guide
D4473SCtimh,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booking and meet-up was super easy. Guide (Michael Albrough) was responsive before and after the hike, including sending photos of our hike afterwards. Private hike was totally worth it, allowing me to go at my pace and choose our path at different points along the trail. Michael added a ton of details about the flora and fauna of the South Mountain Preserve, making the almost 4-hour hike educational, too, which was excellent. I would book with Mad Desert Hiking again. I would recommend Michael as a guide to others, as well, because he was prepared, flexible, and had a super attitude from start to finish.
Fantastic Hidden Valley Hike
kathysN3895CA,Apr 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I did this amazing hike, and I was so grateful for our guide, Henry, who was so knowledgeable and friendly. He made the experience exceptional and I can't imagine trying to do this on our own. He felt like a long-time friend by the time we finished. He was very accommodating to our photography (looking for birds and wildlife) and hiking abilities (I'm 68). It was an experience i will always treasure.
Hidden valley full loop
633tracy2014,Jan 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time on this loop trail in South Mountain Park! The views were amazing and the scenery was breathtaking. Also, being able to see petroglyphs was very cool. It was a brilliant day hike!
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