Best 173 things to do in Apache Junction, AZ

Paddle Apache Lake at your own pace with flexible rental options

Hike Tom’s Thumb with a local guide and five overlook viewpoints

Choose your pace on a 3–4 hour guided Sonoran Desert hike

Pick up an inflatable paddleboard in Tempe for lake or river paddling

Pick up a hard kayak in Tempe and paddle lakes or rivers

Rent an inflatable float tube with Tempe shop pickup

Rent a tandem hard-shell kayak with seats, paddles, and roof transport gear

Pick up a rigid paddleboard in Tempe and head to local lakes

Guided kayak or paddleboard run on the Lower Salt River, April–October

Portable kayak gear for an easy river or lake paddle

Rent a lightweight Kokopelli packraft for rivers and lakes

Packable kayak gear for easy lake and river paddling

Leisurely 15-mile guided ride on Scottsdale’s Greenbelt paths

Bike Scottsdale parks, Tempe Town Lake, and hike Hole in the Rock

Ride Scottsdale's Greenbelt, hike Hole in the Rock, and pose at Love Sculpture

Ride an e-bike through Scottsdale Greenbelt Parks, Tempe Town Lake, and Papago Park

Paddle calm to light-surf waters with beginner-friendly kayak and SUP options

Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard for 1 hour with provided gear

Rent a kayak or SUP for 2 hours with gear included

Rent a mountain bike for 8 hours, with lights for night riding

Cruise on a 4-hour mountain bike rental with adjustable seat and lights

Rent a mountain bike for a 2-hour ride with included lights and an adjustable seat

Rent a mountain bike for 24 hours, with lights for night riding

Pedal-assist e-biking paired with a short Echo Canyon hike