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Beverly Canyon Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Phoenix, Arizona · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Beverly Canyon Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about Beverly Canyon Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful place to meditate and connect with nature.”

Very good trail to go mountain biking, I can never really tell you how long it my take on these trails, for I be present with everything taking whatever kind of pictures that catch my heart.

★★★★★ — Sharron , Jun 2022

Was a great hike! We took the route to Ridgeline Trail, and I didn't think it was gonna be that "intense". Starts off by going up, and then GOING UP 😁. But it has great views of the city. The trail basically goes up and down a bit, then up higher and down a bit, then up even higher.

★★★★★ — Phillip , Jan 2024

This is one of my favorite hikes in the valley! It's a great place to get started when wanting to check out what hiking is all about. There are also ways to make this trail more challenging when you wanna push yourself. It's a popular trail, and most folks are friendly and helpful, so it's good for solo hiking too!

★★★★★ — Andrew , Jan 2024

A fairly easy hike. About 4 miles round trip, Maybe 800 elevation. I personally like Mormon trail better, better views and more unique at the top, including fatans pass.

★★★★★ — Rusty , Feb 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“We only had time to go a half mile or so in, so I can only imagine the views get better the deeper into the mountains you go, farther from the city.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“We took a different trail back to the parking lot, which also had great views within the "canyon".”

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Plan your run at Beverly Canyon Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners

Where to find Beverly Canyon Trailhead

8000 S 46th St., Phoenix, AZ 85044

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.