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Javelina Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 305 Google reviews · Running trail in Phoenix, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Javelina Canyon Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Javelina Canyon Trailhead
“Great view of downtown far in the distance, and the mountains are so green this time of year!”
“Otherwise it’s really great place for single / couple / family exercise for all levels of difficulty.”
Fairly easy hike. There are a lot of hills, rocky surface and no real directions. The views of the city are amazing. When you get to the top, there are so many trails to take. Be sure to mark where you parked.
Javelina Canyon is a good place to start your hike. Once you go down it a couple of miles and up to the top of the ridge,, you have options. You can across the Ridge and go back to your starting point on Beverly Canyon. Or you can go back on top of the Ridge trail which is more work but a better view.
Beautiful trail & spot to catch a sunset! It is amazing to watch Phoenix light up as night settles in :) Be careful of the round about as you are coming in! There is not a lot of parking but you should be fine as long as you’re not visiting during peak hours. This is near a residential area so it stays pretty busy.
One of the best hiking , running trails in Phoenix. It has several different loop lengths and difficulty levels to choose from. It’s easy / moderate difficulty at times. Terrain it rugged and stony Sonoma desert and it gets quite sandy, rocky and even sharp at times.
Trail conditions & character
“The parking lot at the trailhead isn't very big considering the number of hikers the place obviously draws.”
“Great view of downtown far in the distance, and the mountains are so green this time of year!”
“Fun Out and back trail if you turn around at Ridgeline, or take Ridgeline to make it more of a loop and add a bit more elevation gain”
“Fun Out and back trail if you turn around at Ridgeline, or take Ridgeline to make it more of a loop and add a bit more elevation gain”
“Terrain it rugged and stony Sonoma desert and it gets quite sandy, rocky and even sharp at times.”
“This is a medium-level hike in terms of difficulty.”
Plan your run at Javelina Canyon Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- 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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