Download a trail map on the park's website to create your own adventure. Estrella Mountain Regional Park A 4-mile loop connects hikers , geographically and historically, to the whole Phoenix area.

Your feet are going to take a beating on the rocky trail, so make sure you're wearing shoes that provide both support and traction." Another must-have is a map or guide: "Situational awareness is key.

Hikers will have to avoid certain trails in Phoenix during prime daylight hours this weekend because of the extreme heat. The ...

This very popular trail guides users to a large hole in the butte where visitors can look over the Phoenix metropolitan area," according to the city of Phoenix website. The trail is rated "easy ...

Soaring more 2,700 feet in elevation, Camelback's summit offers spectacular views of Phoenix and Scottsdale and can be reached from the 2.5-mile (incredibly steep) out-and-back Echo Canyon Trail.

PHOENIX — With temperatures in Phoenix already reaching triple-digits twice in 2025, the city is being proactive by updating its Trail Heat Safety Program to keep hikers safe.. A few major ...

The three most difficult trails on South Mountain will close when the National Weather Service declares heat warnings from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Trails have previously closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when the National Weather Service declares heat warning days, meaning there is a high risk for heat-related illnesses.

The three most difficult trails on South Mountain will close when the National Weather Service declares heat warnings from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.