Echo Canyon E-Bike and Hike Tour in Scottsdale

Segway of Scottsdale (Meeting Point)

Your tour begins at Segway of Scottsdale, 7330 East Earll Drive, Suite R, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. The building is a brown building with "segway" in black letters; park on the street, walk into the courtyard, and find the office at the last door on the right. Your guide greets the group, distributes audio receivers and earpieces, and provides a hands-on tutorial on how to operate the e-bikes, including pedal assist and twist throttle. You must pass a brief proficiency test before the group departs.

Greenbelt Bike Path

The ride begins on the Greenbelt bike path, a world-class gold-star rated trail that runs through Scottsdale. The path follows canals and green corridors lined with desert landscaping, and at nearly every turn there are views of the surrounding mountains and bodies of water. Your guide narrates through the audio system, pointing out Sonoran Desert plants like saguaro cactus, prickly pear, palo verde trees, and ocotillo, along with wildlife including roadrunners, bald eagles, coyotes, herons, and prairie dogs. After a few miles, the route crosses the Arizona Canal.

Paradise Valley

From the canal crossing, the route enters Paradise Valley, the most expensive zip code in the Scottsdale area. The group rides on slow, quiet residential streets past multi-million-dollar estates where celebrities, professional athletes, and business leaders live. Your guide points out notable properties, including estates valued at $16 million and above, with views of Mummy Mountain and the McDowell Mountains in the distance. The ride through Paradise Valley gives you a close look at the luxury architecture and xeriscape landscaping that define this part of the desert.

Echo Canyon Trailhead

The e-bikes arrive at the Echo Canyon trailhead on the east side of Camelback Mountain. Your guide parks and secures the bikes, and the group sets out on foot. The hike follows the first portion of the Echo Canyon Trail, an official "Point of Pride" in Arizona and one of the most popular hiking trails in the Phoenix metro area. The Echo Canyon Trail is the more challenging of Camelback Mountain's two main routes, but this tour covers only the initial, easier section. After approximately 15 minutes of hiking, you reach marker #9, where the trail opens to panoramic views of the city, the desert, and the surrounding mountain ranges. You have time to take photos and soak in the views before hiking back down to the bikes.

Return Ride

The group remounts the e-bikes and follows a curated return route back through Scottsdale, passing Chaparral Park and additional scenic corridors. Your guide continues narrating local history and recommending restaurants and activities for the rest of your trip. The tour concludes back at Segway of Scottsdale.

Highlights along the route include: Greenbelt bike path, Arizona Canal, Paradise Valley estates, Mummy Mountain views, McDowell Mountains, Chaparral Park, Sonoran Desert flora and fauna, and the Echo Canyon Trail on Camelback Mountain