Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Phoenix

Angel B. • April 13, 2016Night hiking is nice!! This trail starts on a good easy walk and then you ups and downs and at end its a good climb to top #nighthiking

Sarah • May 17, 2023VERY interesting collection of desert plants. A must go when ur in Phoenix!

Lucas W. • November 19, 2013Hike the Cholla Trail and it should take you 90 minutes for a round trip, wonderful views!

Fletch • February 21, 2013This park is awesome for a quick hike, great views and friendly people on the trails.

Ian C. • December 16, 2013Probably the best trail for trail running.

Nate E. • February 9, 2015It's a great hike with a great view. I would recommend brining a pair of gloves for the way down. All the bracing on rocks can make your palms sore.

Tricia L. • September 22, 2013Bring Hiking shoes... very nice workout!

Mel C. • April 5, 2016Well-maintained trail with decent amounts of shaded areas. Great work out! 💪🏻

Jorge M. • February 26, 2020Great hike. We just walked from there to Papagos. Weather was perfect though.

Jose A. • January 11, 2014Nice little park for picnic. It has a play area which it is nice.

Joel S. • July 14, 2013Basically a paved/cobbled trail. Good for dates or easy hikes.

Michael M. • November 11, 2010fun workout with friends! would definitely bring enough water, but they also have some coolers to refill at the trails start

Jim L. • May 20, 2015The wildflower season rebounded a bit, but with unseasonably reasonable weather, great place to see everything. Keep your eyes and feet on the trails. A teddy-bear cholla is not fun to hug..

Kelly N. • February 13, 2013I went hiking here with my boyfriend & dog & it was quite an adventure! It's tucked away & a change of pace compared to Camelback. It was pretty busy on a Saturday morning, but try a weekday.

Walt G. • November 22, 2013I love hiking Camelback. It is challenging and a great view at the top.

Dana Starr • April 10, 2012This place is amazing, love all of the wildlife as well!

Mike D. • May 27, 2016Great place for a vigorous workout and a great view at the top!

Chris W. • October 4, 2016Great spot to start off a long bike ride or hike with your dog. Or come with your family and enjoy a walk and a picnic under the ramadas.

Michelle P. • October 2, 2011Great for running and biking.

Bill T. • September 28, 2011One of the most serene places on earth:hotel's elegant cactus garden; best time is at sunrise. Approx 50ft wide and 500 ft long

Jennifer H. • January 23, 2011Beautiful hike, tuck a little camera in your pack

Ashley G. • November 15, 2013Very nice park with a great view on the mountain. If you are a beginner when pertaining to hiking this is definitely a great place. I took my 5 year old and he had a blast!

Adam W. • November 18, 2013A great little park to bring the dogs to. Most patrons are animal lovers, and at sundown it becomes a mini dog park! Super fun.

JD M. • September 15, 2015This is a great stop for anyone who loves Frank Lloyd Wright and staying at the hotel.

Farouq A. • January 11, 2019Good garden park to cruise this time of the year. Average in size. Don’t miss to take picture with the glass huge cactus after the entrance. Senior? You will get discounted entry ticket.

Len N. • October 22, 2011Made it to the top! Amazing mountain, beautiful weather and friendly people! Awesome morning.

Sulafa S. • November 17, 2013You definitely need to plan ahead for a visit to Tovrea Castle and Carraro Cactus Garden (several months ahead). Tours are a unique opportunity to see such a prominent landmark up close.