Awesome Full-Day Guided Hiking Adventure in the Sonoran Desert

Full-Day Hiking Adventure

Experience the complete Sonoran Desert adventure—a full-day hiking trek in Phoenix - Scottsdale, Arizona!

This hiking adventure is for the true adventurer who wants to spend the whole day in a spectacular Sonoran Desert Adventure.

Your Mad Desert Trekking guide will meet you near the trailhead and hike with you on an amazing route into the desert mountains near Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. Experience the incredible mountain up close and personal as you ascend and descend switchbacks, traverse ridge lines for incredible views of the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy the perfect spot for a lunch in the field before continue on a route that winds through exciting terrain.

Adventure Details

Experience the energy of hiking through the Sonoran Desert, the most diverse desert in North America on a full-day adventure.
Go at your own speed. We’ll customize the hike to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences.
Hike for six to eight 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.

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What to Expect

Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Duration: 6-8 hours
Meeting times: 6-10 a.m. depending on the season
Meeting location: Guide will contact you with meetup location
Drop-offs: Uber and Lyft drop-off and pick-up service available

What to Bring

What We Provide

All Mad Desert Trekking adventures are lead by an expert, professional guide with either Wilderness First Responder or EMT certification
Lightweight backpacks for each hiker to use
Delicious boxed lunch
Healthy trail snacks. We can accommodate dietary preferences.
Bottles of purified water
Any admission fees to parks or preserves
Refreshments following your adventure