Top Experiences in South Mountain Park

Escape the daytime desert heatwaves with this unique hiking adventure in the Sonoran Desert. We will stop for beautiful views of the city and to observe and discuss the varying plants and animals the Arizona desert! Start times are flexible and typically we start 30-60 minutes before sunrise or sunset. Please be sure to contact your guide Scott Zdunczyk to confirm a starting time. The times provided on the page are only a range of possible start times. Please provide a phone number or email with your booking so that your guide may reach you with any important updates. South Mountain contains many trails, allowing us to customize the difficulty for each trip. The typical route is moderately difficult but there are less strenuous options available. If you know you would like an easier route, please let your guide know with your booking. See you on the trail!

This tour runs FUN and COMFORTABLY in rain or shine.
Pick up at several hotels. Even if your hotel is not listed, we may pick up. Just ask.

#1) Phoenix Art District
See Arizona’s most beautiful street art in the Downtown Phoenix RoRo Art District.

#2) Tacos Calafia
Enjoy a casual, complimentary meal. Local, authentic, street-style Mexican food.

#3) Views of Camelback, South, Superstition, and Papago Butte Mountain Ranges.

#4) Views of Tovrea Castle.

#5) Tempe Town Lake:
Learn why Tempe is becoming one of AZ’s most popular cities.

#6) Views of ASU Sun Devils Football Stadium

#7) Papago Park Sonoran Desert:
Guided nature trail in the Sonoran Desert. Views of Hole in the Rock.

#8)Historic Old Town Scottsdale:
Enjoy shopping, saloons & old western architecture.

*snacks, bottled water, & casual meal included in tour.

For private/ corporate/ or large groups from 13-48, contact your vendor or Google 3 Cities and Nature AZ.

Experience even more of the fantastic Sonoran Desert and have extra fun with a sustained guided hike of three to four hours. We’ll customize the adventure to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences. Explore the amazing Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona, fun, experienced, local Mad Desert Trekking guide.

We love the Sonoran Desert ... and we know you will, too.

Why should you book your Camelback Mountain hike with Mad Desert Trekking?

We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you the secrets of the area that few people know about.

We will provide everything you need for your hiking adventure, including:
- Use of backpacks
- Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- Sports drinks
- Trail snacks
- Plus, cold beverages after finishing your hike.

Our number one priority is your safety. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable and memorable Sonoran Desert experience. The minimum age for this experience is 12. Let's Camelback Mountain!

Take a super fun, guided two-hour hike in the Sonoran Desert with Mad Desert Trekking. We’ll customize the hike to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences.
- 2 hours on the trail
- Meet your guide at the trailhead
- Difficulty scale: Easy to strenuous—you choose the level!

Explore the awesome Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona, with a fun, experienced, professional local Mad Desert Trekking guide. Experience the energy of hiking through the Sonoran Desert, the most diverse desert in North America. We love this beautiful trail ... and we know you will, too.

We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you the secrets of the area that few people know about.

We provide everything you need for your hiking adventure:
- Use of backpacks
- Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- Sports drinks
- Trail snacks
- Plus, cold beverages after finishing your hike.

Our number one priority is your safety. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable and memorable Sonoran Desert experience.