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Park And Hike

4.8 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Phoenix, Arizona · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
36 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Park And Hike'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.

Natural surface36 miScenicStroller / ADAWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Park And Hike

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (79 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

I enjoyed this hike, it wasn't particularly well marked with trails seemingly going in different directions. If you climb all the way to the highest peak be prepared for some mild climbing with your hands

★★★★★ — Pete , Mar 2023

Gorgeous views! Relatively easy hike and tons of trails to choose from. Loved it will be back! I was here at around 8am on a Wednesday morning and saw just 1 other hiker. 👌

★★★★★ — Ashley , Mar 2021

This is a great place to park for an easy summit hike; it's just street parking, but since the trail isn't super popular, and this is just a small neighborhood, you shouldn't have any trouble finding parking.

★★★★☆ — Alexander , Feb 2018

Very nice area for hiking, just one note for you guys to park just in next park's entrance not in other side , Early morning u will see here a lot of rabbits and birds , a lot of people lives here so you will not be afraid there ,I get some pictures for u guys

★★★★★ — Hen , Oct 2022

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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 9 mentions

“Great short hike with a spectacular sunset view.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“Nice set of trails around the mountain and a few ways up to the top, relatively short hike to the top, very rocky”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Park And Hike

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
  • Distance36 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitephoenix.gov
  • Phone(602) 262-6011 ext. 711
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Park And Hike

2603 E Acoma Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85022

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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.