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Hayden Butte
4.7 ★★★★★ 742 Google reviews · Running trail in Tempe, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hayden Butte'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.
Park & popular hiking area, known for a 60-ft. letter "A" representing Arizona State University.
What runners say about Hayden Butte
“Once you make it to the top, you get great views of Phoenix and Papago Park/Scottsdale area.”
What a great climb right in the middle of Tempe. You can see phx airport, so lots of planes go over. Nice benches, garbage cans, (still some garbage on ground), railing to hang on too, staircase to top lookout area, great signage for Newbies and the view was amazing!
2nd trekking for sunrise hunting in AZ 😁 not disappointed. Only car is not allowed up here but Google map took me there 😅 dedicated walking track is easy to walk for others but to me I prefer to walk out of the trails which more easier. Recommend for start your weekend with something shine and bright 😆
A really nice short hike with a great view! It is fairly steep but definitely short enough for all types of hikers to be able to enjoy! I went last week and I thought it was super cute how there were signs with the three wise men! I enjoyed seeing the different types of holiday symbolism!
A great hike up the Butte. Called A Mountain in the vernacular, it's quite steep. If it's hot out do being some water. The park is largely not wheelchair accessible. The view is great from the top and it is for sure good exercise.
Trail conditions & character
“There are two trails that link up and take you on a short but tough climb with stairs and a bit of rock scrambling to reach nice views at the top.”
“Nice benches, garbage cans, (still some garbage on ground), railing to hang on too, staircase to top lookout area, great signage for Newbies and the view was amazing!”
“I followed Google Maps and it brought me to the side of the mountain - not a parking lot.”
“Paved half the way up (the steepest part , and it's pretty steep in parts).”
“The park is largely not wheelchair accessible.”
Plan your run at Hayden Butte
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitetempe.gov
- Phone(480) 350-4311
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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