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Parks & Trails

Experience the thrill of outdoor adventure and awe-inspiring scenery in one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

National Parks

  • Canyon de Chelly National Monument
    Unique among National Park service units; it is comprised entirely of Navajo Tribal Trust Land.
  • Chiricahua National Monument
    This forest of rock spires was eroded from layers of ash deposited by the Turkey Creek Volcano eruption 27 million years ago and features an 8-mile paved scenic drive and 18 miles of hiking trails on a beautiful 11,985-acre site.
  • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
    Encompassing over 1.2 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based and backcountry recreation.

Local Parks – Surprise, AZ

  • Bicentennial Park – 15705 N. Nash St.
    Features softball fields, playgrounds and barbecue facilities.
  • Community Park – 15930 N. Bullard Ave.
    Features tennis courts, a fishing lake, picnic tables and benches.
  • Sierra Montana Park – 17680 W. Spring Lane
    Features basketball and sand volleyball courts and barbeque facilities.

Hiking Trails – Phoenix

South Mountain Park/Preserve
Often referred to as the nation’s largest municipal park, it boasts 51 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking for all ability levels.

North Mountain Area
At 2,104 feet, North Mountain is a landmark Phoenix peak. The area offers summit climbs and trails of all levels of difficulty.

Camelback Mountain – Phoenix
Sheer red sandstone cliffs and its telltale hump draw thousands of hikers each year. The summit trails are strenuous climbs over sometimes-tricky trails.

Check out a complete list of Arizona hiking trails here

 

Biking Trails

Apache Trail – Superstition Mountains to Roosevelt Dam
Though the ride is long, the scenery is great and road surface is smooth. It's about 25 miles east of Apache Junction. Tread: Maintained dirt road.

Charles M. Christiansen Memorial Trail 100 – Phoenix Area
North Mountain Preserve is a very popular destination for bikers, hikers, and equestrians. Nestled in the middle of Phoenix, the park is surrounded by neighborhoods. Trail Surface: Singletrack.

Desert Classic Trail – Phoenix Area
This well-named trail is a delightful cruise along the foothills of South Mountain. The route lies in the narrow corridor of desert foothills between the suburbs of Chandler, in south Phoenix. Tread: Singletrack.

Check out a complete searchable database of Arizona Biking Trails here