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    Phoenix Hidden Valley Petroglyph Guided Hike

    Scramble through Hidden Valley to see ancient petroglyphs and desert landmarks

    5.0 stars• 509 reviews

    Duration

    3–4 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 10 people

    Includes

    Backpack, snacks, sunscreen

    Highlights

    Explore Hidden Valley’s natural landmarks and ancient petroglyph sites on a guided South Mountain hike. Traverse boulders, rock tunnels, and dry waterfalls while enjoying views across the surrounding desert.

    • Explore Fat Man’s Pass, Natural Cave, rock tunnels, and giant boulders
    • Discover ancient petroglyph sites and an abandoned mine
    • Cover four to five miles round trip with 1,117 feet of elevation gain
    • Follow a guide through Hidden Valley’s rugged desert terrain

    What's Included

    • Lightweight backpack
    • Healthy trail snacks
    • Purified water
    • Cold drinks after the hike

    Important details

    • Ages 12+ only
    • Requires moderate-to-difficult hiking, including rock hopping and scrambling over dry waterfalls
    • Wear running or hiking shoes with good grip and tread
    • Guide gratuities are not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund.

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    FAQs

    Wear running or hiking shoes with good tread and grip. Choose hiking shorts or pants, and bring long-sleeved layers in cooler weather.

    Bring a hat and sunglasses, plus your own full reusable water bottles if possible.

    You’ll have lightweight backpacks to use, healthy trail snacks, sunscreen, and cold drinks after your hiking adventure. Purified water is available if you can’t bring your own.

    Meeting details

    Mormon Trailhead, South Mountain Park, Phoenix, AZ

    Experience provided by Mad Desert Trekking

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    Two-Three Adults

    $165.37

    Ages 12 and up

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    Four-Ten Adults

    $136.86

    Ages 12 and up

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    Solo Adult

    $250.91

    1 person

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    Mad Desert Trekking guides consistently deliver exceptional hiking experiences across Phoenix's desert trails. The team stands out for their impressive depth of knowledge about local flora, fauna, geology, and history, transforming a simple hike into an educational adventure. Guides like Doug, Jay, Curtis, Henry, and Michael come prepared with all the essentials: water, snacks, backpacks, and walking sticks, so you can show up ready to explore without worrying about gear. What really sets this company apart is their attention to the complete experience. Guides pace hikes to match skill levels, making solo travelers and groups alike feel comfortable and safe. Many guides have backgrounds as EMTs or outdoor professionals, adding an extra layer of reassurance. The photography service is a thoughtful bonus that guests rave about, with guides capturing moments throughout the trek and sharing photos afterward. Sunset and sunrise hikes seem particularly popular, offering breathtaking views at Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak, and other stunning desert locations. Everyone from first-time hikers to business groups leaves impressed.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had such an amazing hiking experience in Phoenix with Henry as our guide! He was absolutely fantastic from start to finish—friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and made the entire hike so much fun. He knew so much about the desert, the landscape, and the area, and you could tell he genuinely enjoys sharing it with people. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, especially watching the sunrise over the mountains and seeing the incredible saguaros along the trail. 🌵🌅 Henry made sure we were comfortable, safe, and able to enjoy the hike at our own pace, which made the experience even better. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Arizona! If you’re looking for a hiking guide in the Phoenix area, I would 100% recommend Henry. Thank you for an unforgettable morning and some absolutely gorgeous views! ❤️🥾🌵

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    Pru McLaughlin

    August 8, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had such an amazing hiking experience in Phoenix with Henry as our guide! He was absolutely fantastic from start to finish—friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and made the entire hike so much fun. He knew so much about the desert, the landscape, and the area, and you could tell he genuinely enjoys sharing it with people. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, especially watching the sunrise over the mountains and seeing the incredible saguaros along the trail. 🌵🌅 Henry made sure we were comfortable, safe, and able to enjoy the hike at our own pace, which made the experience even better. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Arizona! If you’re looking for a hiking guide in the Phoenix area, I would 100% recommend Henry. Thank you for an unforgettable morning and some absolutely gorgeous views! ❤️🥾🌵

    Photo of Pru McLaughlin

    Pru McLaughlin

    August 8, 2026

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