Phoenix Mountains Preserve

This might be one of my favorite moderate trails I’ve ever done (all across the US). It had great views, and the trail was easily marked. We came on a weekday around lunch so there weren’t many people hiking. I highly recommend The Voaz Loop trail.

I absolutely love hiking the Phoenix mountain preserve!! I come here every weekend with my dog for a sunrise hike and it’s absolutely gorgeous. I park at the quartz trail head right off 32nd street and Lincoln, it’s a small parking lot so be sure to get there early if you want a spot! I’ve done the Mohave connector trail as well as the quartz trail and both are pretty beginner friendly. They both have a little bit of an incline but in total it’s only about 2-3 miles. It’s a fun little hike to shoot up and down then be on with your day!!

This place seemed like it was taken out of an old western movie. It kind of felt surreal for me because I’m from the north east. I enjoyed hiking up the mountains with my wife and 8 year old son. It was a good hike for beginners however as you went up in altitude it becomes more difficult. Make sure to visit the preserves to get some beautiful views!

If you are in North Phoenix, this is right there. And chances are you've driven past it many times. It's a really nice little sanctuary away from the city. The hike is pretty easy, and there are lots of little peaks you can hit. You can probably get to the top in about 45 minutes to an hour, and you can go Peak to Peak so you could spend several hours out here, especially on a nice winter day! Would definitely recommend getting out here!

Went for a hike on a TH early afternoon. Not too busy so plenty of lot parking at Dreamy Draw trail head. Nice bathrooms and a water bottle filler. Trail variety is good as you can do steep crawl at beginning or toward the end depending on which direction you go. Also there are some flatter trails with no real incline. Enjoyed.