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Nearly perfect year-round weather and several impeccably designed championship courses have made Phoenix one of the top golf destinations in the world. But there's more to this mild-mannered metropolis than pristine greens and tee times. The greater Phoenix area also offers visitors an array of impressive cultural attractions. Visit the internationally renowned Heard Museum for an in-depth look at Native American history or peruse the fine collection at the Phoenix Museum of Art. Enjoy a ballet performance at the ornate Orpheum Theater or or catch a concert at the state-of-the-art Comerica Theatre. In addition to golf, the city offers access to numerous outdoor endeavors including rock climbing, hot-air ballooning, desert jeep tours and more. Family-friendly attractions, first-rate shopping, dining and entertainment, and spectacular recreational activities make Phoenix a must-visit destination.
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1. 32nd Street Trail Head
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Hike Quartz Ridge
3. Deem Hills Preserve - East Trailhead
4. Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 290 reviews
Reviewed By U1811GVlindaw - Phoenix, United States
Love hiking Echo Canyon. It is challenging and gives you a great workout. Much steeper than Camelback and it also includes arm work to climb up in certain areas. Always fun to push yourself to go further each hike.
5. Cholla Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By uwbadgerinaz
Please Note - Cholla Trail is currently closed for trail restorations (closed since spring 2020). Try Echo Canyon or Bobby’s Rock Loop at the Echo Canyon Trailhead instead. Check the Phoenix Parks & Rec site for updates. No current ETA on reopening.
6. Apache Wash Trailhead
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 111andrewe
This is a great trail system, there are trails from paved concrete to switchbacks up a large hill. Trails are well signed with distances. Bring your own water, there is none onsite.
7. Lookout Mountain Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By michelleshanksbrown - Kansas City, United States
I hiked the summit trail. It was about 40 minutes round trip. There are a lot of loose rocks but I didn’t have any problems. Just pay attention to where you step. The views were amazing. We did a sunset hike and I loved every minute of it. Bring water - you will need it. The summit trail pretty much goes right up the mountain. We had a 12 yr old with us that made the hike easily. There are many trails here. Some go around the mountain. There is limited parking.
8. Shaw Butte Trailhead
9. Mormon Trailhead
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By JerriAL1 - Johnston, United States
Hiked this trail on a Sunday afternoon and it was very busy! The first portion is a pretty good uphill hike and takes about an hour. From there you can continue to fat man’s pass or hidden valley tunnel... either way it is a loop so you don’t miss any of the beauty! We went toward hidden valley tunnel first, and realized most people were going against us. The views are beautiful! The rock formations, tunnels are amazing! There are some areas where you will be climbing rocks or sliding down them but it is all doable! Took my husband and I just over 2 hours to make the 4.25 mile loop. There were a lot of kids out there too.
10. Pima Canyon Trailhead
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By gwenw184 - Murfreesboro, United States
We loved our hike this morning and we were able to see lots of wildlife - a pack of wolves, rabbits, and quail. This has lots of rocky trails but people with mountain bikes were also along for an adventure. There are level paths and some of the path is steep. Take water!! We loved every minute while we were out there. There are also beautiful views of the city when you get to the top.
