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Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles) in Arizona

Arizona has 41 trails with long-run distance (5+ miles) in this directory, across 18 cities and towns — Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Flagstaff and 14 more. Five miles or more of continuous trail — enough to build a real long run on.

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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South Mountain Park and Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 10,106 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

100 miScenic

16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views.

Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,489 reviews

Scottsdale, AZ

230 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Trailhead accessing several hiking & biking trails that vary in skill level & offer scenic views.

Camelback Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,062 reviews

Paradise Valley, AZ

5 miNatural surfaceScenic

Rocky hiking destination with two major trails featuring steep elevation gains & sweeping views.

Mormon Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,803 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

100 miLitScenicDog-friendly

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

Sonoran Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,799 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

36 miLoopScenic

Open desert park with miles of hiking & biking trails through lush, green plains of cactus.

McDowell Mountain Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,291 reviews

Fort McDowell, AZ

50 miScenic

Sprawling getaway providing hiking & horseback riding trails, camping sites & a bike course.

Humphreys Peak Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 870 reviews

Flagstaff, AZ

9 miLoopNatural surfaceLit

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

Lookout Mountain Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 678 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

200 miScenic

Family-friendly destination with mountain views featuring volleyball and tennis courts.

Desert Foothills Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 579 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

100 miPavedScenic

Pima Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 352 reviews

Chandler, AZ

82 miShadedDog-friendly

Park with baseball diamonds & a multi-purpose field, plus a horseshoe pit, pavilion & playground.

Desert Vista Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 279 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

36 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Fat Man's Pass

4.7 ★★★★★ 284 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

100 miLoopScenic

Rugged, narrow passage running between 2 large boulders along the Hidden Valley Trail.

Tom's Thumb Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 252 reviews

Scottsdale, AZ

230 miLoopCrushed gravelShaded

Hiking trails, some steep and busy, with views and information boards.

Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

Scottsdale, AZ

230 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Desert trails with varying difficulties featuring rocky and smooth options, plus views, hiking and biking routes.

Sara Park Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 225 reviews

Lake Havasu City, AZ

9 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area with marked trails, picnic tables, and restrooms, plus mountain biking routes.

Groom Creek Loop Trail #307

4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews

Prescott, AZ

10 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Trails for hiking, mountain biking & horseback riding in a wooded area with elevation gain.

Glassford Summit Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 199 reviews

Prescott Valley, AZ

5 miNatural surfaceScenic

Summit hike with scenic views and picnic tables.

Hidden Valley Natural Tunnel

4.9 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

100 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Scenic destination featuring a trail through boulders and shade, and a natural tunnel.

Inner Basin Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Flagstaff, AZ

10 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Seven Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Tucson, AZ

6.5 miNatural surfaceScenic

Popular hiking trail leading to a waterfall and pool that's a good option for kids.

Old Crosscut Canal

4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

200 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Canal-side trail for walking, running and cycling plus a scenic urban greenbelt.

Trail Head Preserve - McDowell Mountains

4.7 ★★★★★ 134 reviews

Scottsdale, AZ

230 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring hiking trails of varying difficulty through desert terrain.

Barnhardt Trail #43 (Eastern Terminus)

4.6 ★★★★★ 132 reviews

Payson, AZ

16.2 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Scenic hiking area featuring waterfalls, plus rock formations and views of the valley.

Tortolita Preserve Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

Marana, AZ

10 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Desert preserve featuring a 9.5-mile loop for mountain biking and hiking with scenic views.

Thondum Wihom Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

100 miScenicDog-friendly

Hikers and bikers traverse this canyon trail, which is known for its views.

Reach 11 Recreation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

18 miPavedDog-friendly

Equestrians, hikers & dog-walkers frequent this simple desert park with a trail.

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 89 reviews

Scottsdale, AZ

230 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Nature preserve featuring hiking trails and mountain biking opportunities.

Country Club Trail #632

4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Pinetop, AZ

25 miLoopShadedScenic

Wooded hiking area featuring scenic views through the pine trees.

Park And Hike

4.8 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

36 miNatural surfaceScenic

Timber Mesa Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews

Lakeside, AZ

200 miLoopMixedScenic

Popular hiking trail in a forested area with some inclines and peek-a-boo views.

Los Caballos Trailhead #638

4.6 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Show Low, AZ

7 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Scenic trail for hikers and mountain bikers, as well as equestrian riders.

Badger Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Golden Valley, AZ

9.5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Park featuring kid-friendly hikes with views among cactus plants.

Ridgeline Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 53 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

100 miScenic

Hiking area featuring a trail with elevation gain and expansive views of Phoenix.

Fraesfield Trailhead - Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Scottsdale, AZ

230 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Estrella Mountain Competitive Track

4.5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Tolleson, AZ

15 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Granite Mountain Trail #261

4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Prescott, AZ

9 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Valencia Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 34 reviews

Chandler, AZ

42 miShadedDog-friendly

EJ Peak (Lone Mountain)

4.9 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Mesa, AZ

34 miCrushed gravelScenic

Hayden Rd Bike Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

Scottsdale, AZ

12 miLoop

White Mountains Trail System

3.9 ★★★★☆ 7 reviews

Lakeside, AZ

200 mi

American Gulch Loop Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 1 reviews

Payson, AZ

6 miLoopMixedDog-friendly

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