Best desert hikes in Phoenix: Trails for fall, winter spring
With summer's heat in the rear view, it's time to reclaim the desert. Here are 5 hikes in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Goodyear to savor this fall.
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With summer's heat in the rear view, it's time to reclaim the desert. Here are 5 hikes in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Goodyear to savor this fall.
A 1.6-mile flat trail through the north campground of McDowell Mountain Regional Park, this path is crisscrossed with many others that start around here. Despite the slight confusion at various forks in the road, it is a straightforward trail through washes and luscious desert. The path is particularly special in the spring, when the land is covered by huge patches of colorful wildflowers. Take in the views on this desert walk, as the McDowell Mountain range will provide a lovely backdrop to this meandering desert trail. See the iconic rock formations while hiking in Papago Park. Pritha Photo...