Catch sunrise on a guided hike with a route tailored to your pace
2 hours
Backpacks, snacks, sunscreen
Start your day with a guided sunrise hike and choose an easy-to-difficult route based on your mileage, terrain, and grade preferences. Head out from Quartz Ridge Trailhead for views over the Valley of the Sun and Metro Phoenix.
Gratuities for your guide are not included.
Cancel up to 48 hours before the experience start date (local timezone) for a full refund. No refunds after that.
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Wear running or hiking shoes with good grip and tread, plus hiking shorts or pants. Bring long-sleeved layers in cooler weather, a hat, and sunglasses. Bring your own full reusable water bottles if possible; purified water bottles are available if you can’t.
You’ll have lightweight backpacks to use, healthy trail snacks, sunscreen, and cold drinks following your hiking adventure.
Choose your difficulty level from easy to difficult. The route is typically 3–4 miles with about 700 feet of elevation gain.
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 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! ❤️🥾🌵
Pru McLaughlin
August 8, 2026
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! ❤️🥾🌵
Pru McLaughlin
August 8, 2026
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