Private Tour

Scottsdale Desert Classic Guided Hiking Adventure

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the Scottsdale Classic Hiking Adventure in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We’ll customize the hike to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences.

- Hike for about two hours.

- Explore the geology, plants, animals of the Sonoran Desert.

- Relax at an incredible viewpoint with trail snacks and beverages provided by - your guide.

- We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you secrets of the area that only a few know about.

- 2-3 hours on the trail

- Meet your guide at the trailhead

- Difficulty scale: Easy to strenuous—you choose the level!

We provide everything you need for your hiking adventure:

- 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.

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Soda/Pop

Sunscreen

Bottled water

Snacks

Cold beverages following the hiking adventure

Backpacks

Gratuities

What To Expect

Experience the all-time classic hiking adventure in the Sonoran Desert of Scottsdale, Arizona! This classic guided adventure hike covers a classic loop hike in the McDowell Mountains of Scottsdale, Arizona. A local, certified, professional guide from Mad Desert Trekking will greet you at the trailhead and hike with you on a hiking adventure on an amazing route through the Scottsdale’s vast McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the largest city-owned preserve in the world at more than 30,500 acres. Experience the energy of the Sonoran Desert and see its unique geological features, as well as native flora and fauna that are found only in the Sonoran Desert. Discover the wide open desert, canyons, washes and mountain ridges. Ascend the switchbacks for incredible views of the Scottsdale, Phoenix, Valley of the Sun and much more. Hike to a mountain saddle for a perfect view of the surrounding McDowell Mountain range and see the Sonoran Desert stretch out for more than 60 miles to the west. Adventure Details: Experience the energy of hiking through the Sonoran Desert, the most diverse desert in North America. We love this beautiful trail … and we know you will, too.

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Scottsdale Desert Classic Guided Hiking Adventure

Reviews

4.90

40 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fantastic Guide Experience

    JOHN A,

    Feb 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Curtis was a great guide…full of knowledge and stories. He knows the area well, loves his job, and loves people. He also insured our safety through out the hike. We would 100% ask for him again as our guide.

  • The knowledge of our...

    Gillian R,

    Dec 27, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    The knowledge of our guide Jennifer was a welcomed addition to the trail experience.Her energy was great.

  • Awesome hike

    Chris C,

    Nov 29, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a great hike. A great mix of easy with some elevation gain after mile 2. Jay was an awesome guide, his knowledge of the local flora and fauna was top notch and made the hike even better (and he took good pictures too) Highly recommend both Mad Desert and Jay

  • Great hike exploring the Sonoran desert

    Tania S,

    Nov 18, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very nice hike in the Sonoran desert.. beautiful scenery with amazing cacti Our guide Liz was very good. She was very knowledgeable and friendly Learnt so much from her

  • Sonoran Desert hike with a great guide

    Natalia P,

    Mar 8, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Had a wonderful 7km hike with an amazing guide Jay around the Sonoran Desert. We were a small group of 3 friends and learned so much from Jay about different types of cactus 🌵 and what the nature had to offer. Really enjoyed the experience and felt very much in good hands and well reminded to hydrate. Lived how Jay had a bag of healthy and nutritious snacks for us, such a lovely touch 👍🏼 highly recommend!

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4.90
40 reviews