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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Arizona
Arizona has 73 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 35 cities and towns — Scottsdale, Tucson, Flagstaff, Phoenix and 31 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.
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Prescott National Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,241 reviews
Vast wilderness area offering nearly 950 miles of trails, campgrounds & sites for fishing & boating.
North Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,761 reviews
Hiking trails of varying difficulty lead to 2 summits for scenic views, plus a visitor center.
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,553 reviews
Over 10,000 acres of desert with hiking/biking trails & a visitor's center with wildlife exhibits.
Buffalo Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,307 reviews
215-acre park offers a 2-mile hiking loop trail, picnicking space, wildlife & scenic mountain views.
Pima Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,034 reviews
There is a trail running up this canyon that rises from 880m above sea level to 1940m in elevation.
Skyline Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,645 reviews
8,700-acre parkland with mountains & wide-open spaces, plus hiking trails, campsites & programs.
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,515 reviews
Park with a 150-acre lake offering year-round fishing & boating, plus a campground & picnic areas.
Woodland Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,487 reviews
Sporting & play areas with hiking, biking & horse trails, fishing, boating & picnic facilities.
Cattail Cove State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,145 reviews
2,000-acre park featuring more than 60 campsites, plus a beach, a boat ramp, fishing areas & more.
Lava Flow Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 938 reviews
Paved trail through a volcanic landscape featuring a lava flow formation and views of Sunset Crater.
Grand Canal Linear Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 969 reviews
A disc-golf course, playground, canalside trail & picnic area are the draw at this community park.
Ray Smucker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 906 reviews
Community park offering a walking trail, large playground, picnic shelters & fitness equipment.
Ramsey Canyon Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 787 reviews
Wildlife-rich preserve featuring well-maintained trails for hiking and bird watching.
Silly Mountain Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 744 reviews
Desert hiking spot, featuring well-maintained trails, botanical walks and panoramic vistas.
Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 706 reviews
Moderate hiking area (kid-friendly, too) offering a range of paths that vary in altitude and difficulty.
Roper Lake State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 664 reviews
A destination popular for camping with RV hookups & cabins plus a lake with a beach & hiking trails.
Paseo Vista Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 579 reviews
Sprawling park boasting a playground, archery lanes and disc golf course.
Tom's Thumb
4.9 ★★★★★ 530 reviews
Popular hiking spot with well-maintained trails, rock formations, and scenic views.
Watson Woods Riparian Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
Vast expanse of endangered riparian (streamside) forest with cottonwood & willow trees & wildlife.
Sara Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 473 reviews
Outdoor recreation spot featuring hiking trails, a dog park, and venues for sports, concerts, and fireworks displays.
Mogollon Rim Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
Family-friendly hiking trail featuring scenic views of the Mogollon Rim.
Finger Rock Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 375 reviews
Entry point for a popular hiking route through Finger Rock Canyon, with city & mountain views.
Iris Dewhirst Pima Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 362 reviews
Popular trail, with rocky terrain and desert views, that goes through a canyon.
Bell Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 345 reviews
Hikers & riders frequent this natural area with trails that wind through striking desert scenery.
Sanguinetti Memorial Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 384 reviews
Park with 3 covered pavilions with grills & picnic tables, a playground & a volleyball court.
Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
478-acre nature preserve featuring hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus wildlife & petroglyphs.
Brown Canyon Ranch
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Tranquil spot featuring an 1880s ranch house, plus trails, picnic tables and mountain views.
Valley View Overlook Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
A 0.8-mi round-trip route through saguaro desert leading to views of Avra Valley & Picacho Peak.
Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Desert trails with varying difficulties featuring rocky and smooth options, plus views, hiking and biking routes.
Thunderbird Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 220 reviews
Desert park with picnic tables, trails for mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking, and scenic views.
Desert Discovery Nature Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
0.4-mile paved loop trail with interpretive signs of the area's flora & fauna, plus shady benches.
Groom Creek Loop Trail #307
4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Trails for hiking, mountain biking & horseback riding in a wooded area with elevation gain.
Glassford Summit Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
Summit hike with scenic views and picnic tables.
Usery Mountain Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Park featuring picnic areas, hiking and mountain biking trails, and facilities.
Monolith Garden Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Many iconic rock formations, formed by ancient volcanic activity, can be seen on this trail.
Broadway Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Kid-friendly trailhead at the edge of Saguaro National Park featuring scenic desert views.
Merkle Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
This loop trail through the desert in Usery Mountain Regional Park is lined with benches & cacti.
Camino de Oeste Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Desert trail leading to the ruins of a stone home with panoramic views from the 1930s.
Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Nature preserve with trails for walking and biking amid a desert landscape.
Scottsdale Bike Path
4.7 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
Park with a bike path and picnic tables, plus restrooms.
Piestewa Peak
4.8 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Short hike offering panoramic views of the Phoenix skyline.
Wild Burro Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Saguaro-studded hiking area with paths for all skill levels, plus bike trails.
Prescott Peavine Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Flat lakeside trail popular for hiking and biking.
Pipeline Canyon Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails with scenic views, picnic tables, and a public restroom.
Barnhardt Trail #43 (Eastern Terminus)
4.6 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
Scenic hiking area featuring waterfalls, plus rock formations and views of the valley.
Cypress Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area with a variety of trails that lead to scenic views.
Tortolita Preserve Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Desert preserve featuring a 9.5-mile loop for mountain biking and hiking with scenic views.
Reach 11 Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Equestrians, hikers & dog-walkers frequent this simple desert park with a trail.
Adero Canyon Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Outdoor recreation area featuring mountains, canyons, scenic views and various fitness trails with restrooms and picnic tables.
Black Rock Loop Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Hiker-friendly area with mountain views and a range of short and long tracks.
Sunrise Peak
4.9 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Popular peak hike with panoramic vistas of the city and skyline from the summit.
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails and mountain biking opportunities.
Poston Butte Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Mountain hike to a summit with 360-degree views, plus easy options for beginners.
Sandy Seep Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Natural area with forested hiking trails that are suitable for families and dogs.
Apache Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Historic landmark offering a scenic drive through a canyon with a lake.
Sun Valley Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Hiking and biking area with trails and landmarks such as McMicken Dam.
Camp Beale Loop
4.4 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews
Moderate-to-strenuous trail for hiking, rockhounding and viewing scenery and views.
Timber Mesa Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews
Popular hiking trail in a forested area with some inclines and peek-a-boo views.
Honey Bee Canyon Petroglyphs
4.5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Park featuring trails leading to petroglyphs plus an old dam.
Mesquite Canyon Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Hiking area offering varying difficulty levels, scenic views, and a waterfall.
Fraesfield Trailhead - Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
West Desert Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
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