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Sunrise Peak Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Scottsdale, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Sunrise Peak 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 Sunrise Peak Trailhead
“The hike starts off in a wonderful neighborhood (Hidden Hills) and builds gradually through gorgeous landscapes with cacti and other natural desert vegetation.”
Our favorite hike in Scottsdale! The parking lot at the trailhead has limited spaces (about 20 or so) and there is an overflow parking lot not far from the trailhead (on the right side BEFORE arriving the trailhead).
One of my absolute favorite hikes. The hike starts off in a wonderful neighborhood (Hidden Hills) and builds gradually through gorgeous landscapes with cacti and other natural desert vegetation. ~4 miles out and back. Great views of Scottsdale and Camelback Mountain from the top
Nice morning hike. Not too crowded for a Saturday morning at 745am. Small parking lot with a nearby overflow parking lot. 2 miles to the peak. Not too strenuous, but it is up hill. The desert seems very lush and green along this trail, though it is March. Beautiful views
I love this trail, morning or night 😊 Will absolutely keep this in rotation as long as I live in AZ
Trail conditions & character
“The hike starts off in a wonderful neighborhood (Hidden Hills) and builds gradually through gorgeous landscapes with cacti and other natural desert vegetation.”
“Small parking lot with a nearby overflow parking lot.”
“The hike starts off in a wonderful neighborhood (Hidden Hills) and builds gradually through gorgeous landscapes with cacti and other natural desert vegetation.”
“I would say the difficulty level of this trail is between easy and medium - it depends on how far you’d like to go.”
“There is a water fountain at the trailhead and NO restroom.”
Plan your run at Sunrise Peak Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitemcdowellsonoran.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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