Hiking | McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Hiking

Three hikers walking along a desert trail with backpacks at McDowell Mountain Regional Park, under a cloudy sky, with distant mountain ranges visible on the horizon. McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers more than 40 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

Trail lengths range from 0.5 miles to 15.3 miles
Difficulty levels range from easy to strenuous

Recommended Trails

North Trail (3.1 miles): A good option for an easy, shorter hike
Pemberton Trail (15.3 miles): A longer route for a more challenging hike or ride

All trails are multi-use unless otherwise posted. Please follow proper trail etiquette and be courteous to other users.

Plan Ahead

Carry plenty of water
Share your plans with someone before heading out
Be prepared for desert conditions

Enjoy your time exploring the Sonoran Desert!

Photo by: Kevin Buettner

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