Rock Climbing and Rappelling in the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona

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, including sections of hands-on rock scrambling

$275 | First person  

$175 | 2-3 people, each additional  

$175 | 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

$399 | First person  

$199 | 2-3 people, each additional 

$199 | 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

$245 | One person  

$145 | 2-3 people, each additional 

$145 | 4 or more people, each 

Full-Day Rock Climbing Adventure

We’ve got you covered whether you are seeking slab climbing, crack climbing, summiting a pinnacle or even multi-pitch climbing. We have the best options for rock climbing in classic areas in Phoenix, Scottsdale and throughout Central Arizona. 

  • 6-8 hoursl
  • Meet your guide at the trailhead
  • Difficulty scale: Moderate to strenuous—you choose the level!

$350 | One person  

$250 | 2 or more people, each  

Extras Provided by Mad Desert Trekking

All Mad Desert Trekking adventures are lead by an expert, professional guide with Wilderness First Responder or EMT certification, and include complimentary: 

  • Lightweight backpacks for each hiker to use.
  • Bottles of purified water.
  • Healthy trail snacks.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Any admission fees to parks or preserves.
  • Refreshments following the hiking adventure.

Prices do not include gratuities for your guide. 

Tours may be subject to local sales tax. 

Call us at 480-818-6821 to schedule hiking adventures for groups of more than 10.