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Camelback Mountain Guided Hike Experts.

Join Mad Desert Trekking on an incredible guided hike in the Sonoran Desert surrounding the Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, area. Feel the energy of the desert and experience the rush of exploring the world’s most diverse desert with your own expert and fun guide who will provide fascinating interpretation of the landforms, geology, cacti, wildlife and history of the Sonoran Desert and Metro Phoenix. Plus, learn about ways native plants, animals and humans have survived and thrived in this incredible desert landscape. Find out more about Mad Desert Trekking’s multi award-winning, five-star rated guided hikes.t. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Our Most Popular Guided Adventures

Epic Camelback Mountain
Guided Hiking Adventure

Summit the world-famous Camelback Mountain, at 2,707 feet, the highest and most popular peak in Phoenix, Arizona. With 1,300 feet in elevation gain, you’ll get your vert on … for sure.

3-4 hours
Meet your guide at the trailhead
Difficulty scale: Very strenuous, including sections of hands-on rock scrambling

$220 | One person

$145 | 2-3 people, each

$120 | 4-10 people, each

Stunning Sunset
Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona

Experience a breath-taking Arizona sunset in the Sonoran Desert. We’ll customize the hike to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences.

2 hours
Meet your guide at the trailhead.
Difficulty scale: Easy to difficult—you pick the level!

$195 | One person

$125 | 2-3 people, each

$ 99 | 4-10 people, each

We accommodate groups of more than 10 people. Call us at 480-818-6821.

Spectacular Sunrise
Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona

Get a bright and early start to the day with an incredible sunrise hiking adventure. We’ll customize the hike to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences.

2 hours
Meet your guide at the trailhead.
Difficulty scale: Easy to difficult—you choose the level!

$195 | One person

$125 | 2-3 people, each

$ 99 | 4-10 people, each

We accommodate groups of more than 10 people. Call us at 480-818-6821.

Iconic Tom's Thumb
Guide Hiking Adventure, Scottsdale, Arizona

Visit the most iconic landmark in the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve. Hike up a scenic trail in the mountain preserve, traversing steep switchbacks and enjoying panoramic views of the Sonoran Desert on your way to the granite monolith called Tom’s Thumb.

3-4 hours
Meet your guide at the trailhead.
Difficulty scale: Strenuous

$220 | One person

$145 | 2-3 people, each

$120 | 4-10 people, each

We accommodate groups of more than 10 people. Call us at 480-818-6821

Hidden Valley Petroglyph Guided
Hiking Adventure, Phoenix, Arizona

Explore Hidden Valley in South Mountain, Phoenix, and all of its famous landmarks, including Fat Man’s Pass, Natural Cave, rock tunnels and giant boulders. We’ll discover a few secrets, too, such as ancient petroglyph sites and an abandoned mine. Rock hop and scramble over dry waterfalls. Four miles roundtrip with 1,117 in elevation gain.

3-4 hours
Meet your guide at the trailhead.
Difficulty scale: Moderate to Difficult.

$220 | One person

$145 | 2-3 people, each

$120 | 4-10 people, each

Thrilling Rappelling Adventure

Join us for a half-day rappelling adventure where you will have the opportunity to complete several rappels of varying difficulty and lengths of up to 180 feet. Once your rappelling safety instruction is complete, the fun and exciting part of your adventure begins–rappelling off desert rock!

3 hours
Meet your guide at the trailhead
Difficulty scale: Moderate

$330 | First person

$210 | 2-3 people, each additional

$210 | 4 or more people, each

Ultimate Canyoneering Adventure

Experience the ultimate Arizona adventure—go on a canyoneering adventure with our guides. Do it all—adventure hike, explore a technical canyon, down-climb boulders, rock climb and complete multiple rappels all in one day!

3-8 hours in the canyon
Meet your guide at the trailhead
Skill level: Beginner to Advanced

$479 | First person

$239 | 2-3 people, each additional

$239 | 4 or more people, each

Stoked Half-Day
Rock Climbing Adventure

Experience the excitement of climbing on classic Sonoran Desert granite in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. Your guide will meet you near the trailhead and hike to the crags to take on classic climbing routes.

3-4 hours
Meet your guide at the trailhead
Difficulty scale: Very strenuous, including sections of hands-on rock scrambling

$295 | One person

$175 | 2-3 people, each additional

$175 | 4 or more people, each

Mad Desert Trekking Fans

This has been one the highlights of my life. I never thought I could reach the top of Camelback Mountain, but Matt made the hike so comfortable that I was able to enjoy one of the most stunning views in the world - from the top of the mountain - in no time. Matt is an outstanding guide. He is extremely knowledgable about the region and even about the dessert plants (which was a plus that I particularly loved). If you have to pick only one tour while staying in Phoenix, pick this one. It is one for the books.

Maria I.Orlando, FL

Exploring a cave on one of the rocky buttes was super interesting. It was fun to spot a black-tailed jackrabbit and a red-tailed hawk during the hike. Matt, my guide from Mad Desert Trekking lead a route that ascended to a great overlook with an exceptional view of the entire Valley of the Sun. What a great place to see the sunset. I'd advise anyone traveling to Phoenix or Scottsdale to take the time and go on a guided hike to learn more and experience the desert. An unforgettable adventure.

Dave H.Phoenix, AZ

Best Hike Ever! If you are looking to hike Camelback Mountain, this is the company to choose! From start to finish, our guide Matt was amazing. From navigating the terrain to providing a wealth of knowledge about the hike and the area, we couldn’t have been in better hands! We couldn’t be more thrilled to chose this company and Matt as our guide. I wish would give more than 5 stars!

Shannon Y.Fort Lauderdale, FL

It was a good morning hike with such great views. Matt is one of the best guides I have ever had. He’s so knowledgeable about the area and such a nice person. Highly recommend this tour.

Faisal A. Saratoga Springs, NY