Hike the Sonoran Desert with a guide and tailor the route to your pace
2 hours
Backpacks, snacks, sunscreen
Explore the Sonoran Desert on a guided 2-hour hike, with your route customized to your mileage, terrain, and grade preferences. Meet your guide at the Quartz Ridge Trailhead and hit the trail for views over the Valley of the Sun and Metro Phoenix.
Gratuities are not included; a 20% tip is recommended for great service. Wear running or hiking shoes with good grip and tread (no sandals). Bring your own reusable water bottles if possible; purified water is available if you can’t.
Cancel up to 48 hours before the experience start date (local timezone) for a full refund. No refunds after that.
Wear running or hiking shoes with good grip and tread (no sandals). Bring hiking shorts or pants, long-sleeved layers in cooler weather, a hat, sunglasses, and your own full reusable water bottles if possible.
Bring your own full reusable water bottles if possible. Purified water is available if you can’t bring your own.
Your guided hike includes lightweight backpacks to use, healthy trail snacks, sunscreen, and cold drinks after your hiking adventure.
Quartz Ridge Trailhead
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.
We had a fantastic hike! Doug was a great guide. We traveled from Pennsylvania, and this was well worth the booking!
Judith Walls
June 28, 2026
We had a fantastic hike! Doug was a great guide. We traveled from Pennsylvania, and this was well worth the booking!
Judith Walls
June 28, 2026
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