Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Hole in the Rock

Hole in the Rock

Geological cluster with big, open spaces. Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion.

625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead

Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead

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9200 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85028

Phoenix Mountains Preserve

Phoenix Mountains Preserve

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

2701 Piestewa Peak Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Dreamy Draw Recreation Area

Dreamy Draw Recreation Area

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

2421 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, United States

Javelina Canyon Trailhead

Javelina Canyon Trailhead

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Javelina Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Kovach Family Nature Trail

Kovach Family Nature Trail

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12601 N 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Pima Canyon Trailhead

Pima Canyon Trailhead

Canyon in the Santa Catalina Mountains. There is a trail running up this canyon that rises from 880m above sea level to 1940m in elevation.

4500 E Pima Canyon Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044

North Mountain - Trail 44

North Mountain - Trail 44

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10600 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, United States

North Mountain Park

North Mountain Park

Hiking trails lead to 2 scenic peaks. Hiking trails of varying difficulty lead to 2 summits for scenic views, plus a visitor center.

10608 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, United States

North Mountain

North Mountain

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Phoenix, AZ 85029, United States

Mountain View Park

Mountain View Park

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9901 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021, United States

Mormon Trailhead

Mormon Trailhead

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

8610 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042

7th Ave Trailhead

7th Ave Trailhead

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10838 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029, United States

Hidden Valley Natural Tunnel

Hidden Valley Natural Tunnel

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Phoenix, AZ 85042

Shaw Butte Trailhead

Shaw Butte Trailhead

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12898 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85022, United States

Shaw Butte Trail

Shaw Butte Trail

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Shaw Butte Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85029, United States

Fat Man's Pass

Fat Man's Pass

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

Pima Canyon Trailhead, Hidden Valley Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Lookout Mountain Preserve

Lookout Mountain Preserve

Park with hiking, biking & views. Park featuring hiking & biking trails & sweeping views from the top of Lookout Mountain.

15800 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022, United States

Corona de Loma Trail

Corona de Loma Trail

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Warpaint North, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Cave Creek Park - Cactus

Cave Creek Park - Cactus

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2400 W Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85029, United States

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