Overview
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3 hours
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Join on us a great hike through the Sonoran Desert! The Gateway loop trail offers a fantastic moderate hiking experience that will get us back into the hills of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve providing great desert views and experience. On our hike, we will see a wide array of desert plants and cactus, sweeping views of the desert and overlook views of the city.
Along the way we generally see lots of desert lizards and birds to add to the great scenery of our hike. This hike is great for the beginning to intermediate hiker and groups of varying capabilities.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
On our hike through the McDowell Sonoran Preserve you will get to experience the beauty of the desert with views of the mighty Saguaro Cactus, great mountain views, desert flora and fauna and even some great views overlooking the city!
Options
Private Scottsdale Day Hiking Tour
What‘s Included
Day pack, Water and Snacks for your hike
No Transportation
Gratuities (Recommended)
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Day trip to Grand Canyon and Sedona
chianny2025,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Danny was excellent. We had a awesome time with him
Amazing anniversary trip!
Y8834TMmaryf,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I booked three trips with Dukout and they were all amazing. Hiking in Scottsdale, wine tours in Sedona and exploring the sights and sounds in Page are all must do’s. Katie and Luis were both knowledgeable and fun tour guides! Thanks for making our 25th anniversary trip memorable!
Great hike
Faranak A,Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic hike today! Katie was amazing – incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and really made the experience special. We loved every minute of it and highly recommend this hike to anyone looking for a memorable outdoor adventure.
Tom’s Thumb!
OnAir54753458380,Aug 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Katie was a great hiking guide! She was personable, patient and had a lot of info to share about our hike! She took a lot of great photos for us and we will definitely book again!
Special 50th Birthday Experience
nicolehS9887SL,Jun 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My best friend and I signed up for an all day tour to Sedona, that included hiking and the pink jeep tour. Our guide for the day was the amazing Katie. She totally impressed us with her vast knowledge of the area and took complete care of us. Katie was beyond efficient and professional. She has wonderful energy that completely made our trip so so memorable. Thank you so much for everything! You made two New York girls have the best birthday experience ever!!!!
Bachelorette Party Hike
L7663VEginap,Jun 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We used Dukout for a hike on a bachelorette party. The hike was amazing. Beautiful views! So happy we decided to go with a guided tour, Katie made the experience so much better. She was knowledgeable about the terrain, plants and wildlife. She was also super friendly and personable and made it so much fun.
Bachelorette Party with Katie!!! (The bomb!)
Y4726INsaraht,Jun 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked a Bachelorette party in Scottsdale for my sister in law with an ACTIVE group of family and friends. Started Day 1 with a guided hike with Katie. Katie felt like she should have been part of the party, not just out guide! She was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I’m telling everyone this was a bougie hike experience!!! Katie was there to remind us to drink water, helped advise on breaks and even went around and cooled us off with water. Go early so you’re out of the sun. Ask for Katie. Do the hike!!! You’ll get incredible photos and a memory to last.
10/10
A7030HSlaurenk,Jun 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did our tour with Katie Jones- I truly think she made the hike as enjoyable as it was. Nurturing, engaging, educated and very experienced. We had the best time! Couldn’t recommend more.
Katie is great
T730GQjayc,Apr 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Katie was great. She was very informative. Her presentation of the area was unsurpassed. The SUV was clean well equipped, and she safely navigated the roadways. She had a lot of knowledge and continuously looked out for our well-being. The tour was great. She was great. We had a great time. Thanks Katie.
Sunrise on Camelback Mountain
Himani B,Mar 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed an early morning hike of Camelback Mountain with our guide Megan. Her knowledge of the geology and plant species of Camelback Mountain, along with tips and help to navigate the challenging terrain, made the hike all the more enjoyable, as well as the equipment provided for the hike. Thank you!
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