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Deem Hills Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 804 Google reviews · Running trail in Phoenix, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Deem Hills Recreation Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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.
Sprawling park featuring athletic areas, kids' play equipment & hiking trails with mountain views.
What runners say about Deem Hills Recreation Area
“The trails are very well maintained, along with beautiful views of the city at the top.”
“A place with great view and not difficult to finish the entire trail, around an hour and 30 minutes are required for the 6 miles of walk.”
Great hiking spot with many criss-crossing trails giving a variety of route options. East parking lot is the less trafficked. Going north (right) from the parking lot you can: Circumference trail to basalt to ridge and back to circumference gives you a nice 7.5 mile jaunt.
I met my friend on a recommendation for a good hiking area. I was very amazed. The trails are very well maintained, along with beautiful views of the city at the top. The volcanic rocks in addition are great to see. The parking lot provided more than enough ample space. Just remember to always bring water!
Today I hiked the Ridgeline trail..it was about 4 miles. The trail is rocky and goes up and down in elevation a few times but not extreme at all. Great for dogs and kids. Next time I am planning the trail labeled C which does the circumference of the park. Amazing views see photos.
A nice place to take a short walk. A place with great view and not difficult to finish the entire trail, around an hour and 30 minutes are required for the 6 miles of walk.
Trail conditions & character
“A place with great view and not difficult to finish the entire trail, around an hour and 30 minutes are required for the 6 miles of walk.”
“Most people have their dogs on leashes, be prepared for the ones who don’t or can’t control their dogs.”
“Has restrooms and water fountain at the west parking lot by the dog park.”
“Nice trail system with various degrees of difficulty for avid hikers and (fairly technical) mountain biking.”
“The trail is rocky and goes up and down in elevation a few times but not extreme at all.”
“A playground, restrooms and dog park with small and large dog pens complement the offering.”
“Has restrooms and water fountain at the west parking lot by the dog park.”
Plan your run at Deem Hills Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitephoenix.gov
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Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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