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Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs in Arizona

Arizona has 55 trails with lights for night running in this directory, across 24 cities and towns — Phoenix, Mesa, Flagstaff, Tucson and 20 more. Lights for the pre-dawn start and the after-work run once winter takes the evenings.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Hole in the Rock

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,273 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

0.3 miLitScenic

Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion.

Fountain Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,318 reviews

Fountain Hills, AZ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Town park with a lake & fountain, 18-hole disc golf course, playground & picnic areas on 64-acres.

Phoenix Mountains Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,204 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

LoopLitScenic

Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife.

Fort Tuthill County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,775 reviews

Flagstaff, AZ

LitScenic

Sprawling area with archery & equestrian facilities plus trails, fairgrounds & an adventure course.

Surprise Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,570 reviews

Surprise, AZ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Popular park with a fishing pond, gazebos & BBQ grills, plus a playground & paved walking path.

Red Mountain Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,147 reviews

Mesa, AZ

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Green space housing facilities for sports from baseball to volleyball, plus picnicking sites.

Piestewa Peak Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,928 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers.

Buffalo Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,307 reviews

Flagstaff, AZ

2.2 miLoopLitScenic

215-acre park offers a 2-mile hiking loop trail, picnicking space, wildlife & scenic mountain views.

Glendale Heroes Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,331 reviews

Glendale, AZ

LitScenicDog-friendly

A city park with playgrounds, water play area, skate & BMX facility, picnicking, basketball & more.

Mormon Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,803 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

100 miLitScenicDog-friendly

Rugged, uphill hiking spot with desert scenery & picturesque views of the city.

Tumamoc Hill Hiking Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,652 reviews

Tucson, AZ

PavedLitScenic

Peaceful walking & running trail with views on an expansive ecological reservation.

Sundance Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,595 reviews

Buckeye, AZ

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a shaded playground, picnic shelters & a dog park, plus athletic fields.

Crossroads at Silverbell District Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,459 reviews

Tucson, AZ

LoopShadedLitDog-friendly

A big green space featuring ball fields and courts for various sports as well as several playgrounds.

Fain Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,291 reviews

Prescott Valley, AZ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Community park with a lake for fishing, hiking trails, picnic areas & a refurbished stamp mill.

Thunderbird Conservation Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,222 reviews

Glendale, AZ

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Large desert park featuring hiking, equestrian & mountain biking trails, bird watching & picnicking.

Gates Pass Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,222 reviews

Tucson, AZ

PavedLitScenic

Picturesque natural area & walking spot known for desert scenery & striking sunsets.

Dreamy Draw Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,038 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Expansive public park with miles of hiking & biking trails winding through rocky desert terrain.

Paloma Community Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 939 reviews

Peoria, AZ

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Watery park with a playground, open fields and a splash pad.

Humphreys Peak Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 870 reviews

Flagstaff, AZ

9 miLoopNatural surfaceLit

Highest peak in Arizona with a demanding hiking trail, plus panoramic views.

Mountain Valley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 850 reviews

Prescott Valley, AZ

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Recreational space with a skate ramp and a soccer field as well as baseball courts. Playground features swings and slides, plus there's a splash pad.

Prospector Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 810 reviews

Apache Junction, AZ

PavedShadedLitScenic

Piestewa Peak Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 725 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

LoopNatural surfaceShadedLit

Trio of trails, boasting panoramic views, desert foliage, and steep rock formations for all fitness levels.

Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 706 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Moderate hiking area (kid-friendly, too) offering a range of paths that vary in altitude and difficulty.

Red Mountain District Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 587 reviews

Mesa, AZ

LitScenicDog-friendly

City park offering lighted baseball & soccer fields, plus picnic areas, over 1,146 desert acres.

Villago Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 456 reviews

Casa Grande, AZ

PavedShadedLitScenic

Clean park featuring a playground, tennis and basketball courts, plus picnic areas.

Golden Eagle Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 304 reviews

Fountain Hills, AZ

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park with sports facilities such as baseball and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground.

"A" Mountain Tempe

4.7 ★★★★★ 279 reviews

Tempe, AZ

MixedLitScenic

Popular for hiking, this butte at Arizona State University features a 60-foot, concrete letter "A."

Crossroads District Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 282 reviews

Gilbert, AZ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Recreational area with a playground, basketball and volleyball courts, baseball fields, and dog park.

Tibshraeny Family Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 272 reviews

Chandler, AZ

ShadedLitScenic

Public park featuring picnic tables, a playground, basketball and volleyball courts, restrooms, and a trail.

Arizona Veterans Memorial (Eternal Flame)

4.8 ★★★★★ 243 reviews

Bullhead City, AZ

LitScenic

Riverfront recreation space, also known as the Eternal Flame, dedicated to veterans.

The Barn & Trailside Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 237 reviews

Gilbert, AZ

LitScenic

Public park with a pond, walking paths, and a barn that hosts events.

Viewpoint Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 231 reviews

Prescott Valley, AZ

LitDog-friendly

Public park with a playground, basketball courts, picnic areas, and soccer field.

Desert Discovery Nature Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 199 reviews

Tucson, AZ

0.4 miLoopPavedShaded

0.4-mile paved loop trail with interpretive signs of the area's flora & fauna, plus shady benches.

Ponderosa Trails Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 208 reviews

Flagstaff, AZ

2.2 miLoopLit

Small neighborhood park with a playground, picnic/BBQ shelter, walking path & portable restrooms.

Desert Rose Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 201 reviews

Glendale, AZ

ShadedLit

Basketball court and fitness stations in a compact open space, plus playground sets.

Quail Creek-Veterans Municipal Park - Town of Sahuarita

4.6 ★★★★★ 182 reviews

Sahuarita, AZ

LitDog-friendly

Clean outdoor space for picnics and leashed pets featuring 2 dog areas and a playground.

Heritage Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Surprise, AZ

LitScenic

Green park equipped with a splash pad, playground and rose garden along with trails.

Palo Verde Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 169 reviews

Peoria, AZ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Park with an archaeological ruin & interpretive signs, plus shaded playgrounds & a basketball court.

Pecos Ranch Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Chandler, AZ

0.5 miMixedShadedLit

Playground featuring a wood-chip base, swings and slides as well as shaded areas.

Piestewa Peak

4.8 ★★★★★ 128 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

LitScenic

Short hike offering panoramic views of the Phoenix skyline.

Estrella Foothills Bike Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 110 reviews

Goodyear, AZ

Lit

A little park featuring a pump track, jumps, berms and other mountain-biking features.

Wildlife Ridge Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews

Oro Valley, AZ

MixedShadedLitScenic

Baseball field, a playground and clean grassy areas, plus a sand volleyball court.

Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300

4.8 ★★★★★ 96 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

LoopNatural surfaceLitScenic

Shaw Butte Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 88 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

MixedLitScenic

Hiking area with a trail leading to the top of a mountain for views of the city and desert.

Brown Mountain Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Mesa, AZ

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Hiking trail running about a quarter-mile, with steep sections and elevation gains to the top offering panoramic views.

First Crossing Day Use Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

Payson, AZ

ShadedLitScenic

Hiking area with a picnic spot and a creek.

Cove Nixon Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Buckeye, AZ

Lit

Lively park with basketball courts, soccer fields and swings.

Salt River Walking Path

4.5 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

Mesa, AZ

LitScenic

Kid-friendly city park offering hiking trails.

Picacho Peak Summit

4.9 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Picacho, AZ

3 miLitScenic

Hiking area featuring climbing and other activities.

Moreno Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews

El Mirage, AZ

LitDog-friendly

Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus facilities for basketball.

Wheeler Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 31 reviews

Lake Havasu City, AZ

PavedLit

Sun Circle Trail

4.1 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews

Mesa, AZ

Lit

Peavine Trail Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

Chino Valley, AZ

Lit

Forgotten park

3.2 ★★★☆☆ 13 reviews

Chino Valley, AZ

LitDog-friendly

Man in the Maze Trail Park (I'itoi Trails Park)

3.4 ★★★☆☆ 10 reviews

Sahuarita, AZ

PavedLit

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