Scottsdale Desert Classic Guided Hiking Adventure
Description
Experience the Scottsdale Classic Hiking Adventure in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We’ll customize the hike to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences. - Hike for about two hours. - Explore the geology, plants, animals of the Sonoran Desert. - Relax at an incredible viewpoint with trail snacks and beverages provided by - your guide. - We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you secrets of the area that only a few know about. - 2-3 hours on the trail - Meet your guide at the trailhead - Difficulty scale: Easy to strenuous—you choose the level! We provide everything you need for your hiking adventure: - Use of backpacks - Sunscreen - Bottled water - Sports drinks - Trail snacks - Plus, cold beverages after finishing your hike. Our number one priority is your safety. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable and memorable Sonoran Desert experience.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(47)
Our guide was fantastic. He explained everything. He encouraged us to push ourselves. He had supplies. He took TONS of pictures and airdropped to us. The hike was fantastic.
Kimberly, great hike, great vibes! 🤜🤛 We're thrilled you felt encouraged to push your limits out there. That’s what Mad Desert Trekking is all about—exploring the Sonoran Desert with a pro who’s got your back and the supplies!. See you on the next adventure! 👍☀️ — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🏜🦎☀️🌵
Wonderful hike and Jennifer is great. Educational experience Beautiful warm sunny day. Provided water
Tina, we're thrilled you had such a great day on the Scottsdale Desert Classic Guided Hiking Adventure with your guide Jennifer who is enthusiastic about showing off the beauty of the Sonoran Desert while dropping some local knowledge along the way. Stay adventurous! — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
We had a great time with Doug Mangum our guide who was wonderful. Our hike was intermediate and we were able summit Brown’s Mountain, which had incredible views of the valley. Doug brought small backpacks and snacks and water for everyone. We enjoyed his engaging teaching style which was personable, warm, and funny as we learned about the various cacti, trees, wildlife, civilizations, and ranching history of the Scottsdale and Phoenix area.
Maura, thanks so much for the shout-out! It's great to hear you had such a blast summiting Brown’s Mountain with your guide Doug. He really does go above and beyond to make sure the history and wildlife come to life while you’re putting in the miles. And, there’s nothing like that Scottsdale valley view from the top! Thanks for choosing Mad Desert Trekking for your adventure, and we hope to see you on the next trail! 🤜💥🤛 — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
Doug was an excellent guide. We had an amazing time. The hike was tailored to what we wanted to do. Doug shared all about the history of the area and was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely do another hike when we are back in town.
Beth, thanks for your awesome feedback! Making sure the hike is exactly what you want is what we do best. We're all your guide Doug made your time with us so fun. Definitely book that next trek—we're already dreaming up your next adventure! Until then, happy trails! — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
Great experience! Jay was an amazing guide! Highly recommend. He let us and proceed backpacks, cold drinks and snacks.
Phyllis, that's the highest praise! We're thrilled your guide Jay helped you unlock the secrets of the desert and made the trek a fun and educational adventure. That's what Mad Desert Trekking is all about Join us again for another dose of Sonoran Desert energy! — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
Doug was our tour guide. He was very personable, knowledgeable, and fun! We spent 3+ hours learning about the desert - plants, animals, and mountain ranges. We had a great time.
Had (another) great hike with Matt and MDT out of the TomThumb Trailhead in Scottsdale AZ. Matt picks the right level, distance and elevation for my age and the conditions. Also Matt is a fount of information about the desert he obviously loves and knows so well. His enthusiasm is contagious. Highly recommend this unique perspective in a large metropolis.
David, thanks for your fantastic review! It was a real pleasure hiking with you again. Finding the perfect route, considering your preferences and weather conditions is what I love to do, and I'm so glad you enjoyed our trek in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale, Arizona. It's easy to be gung-ho when I'm surrounded by the sheer beauty of the Sonoran Desert! I'm already looking forward to our next adventure. — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
This was just an outstanding day in the Scottsdale Desert with Matt. He provided an excellent overview of the landscape and all the wildlife of the area. He interacted with all of us on the hike and he obviously enjoys his work. I would highly recommend it and would do it again if we were back in Scottsdale.
Paul, I'm so glad you had an awesome time on the Scottsdale Desert Classic Guided Hiking Adventure! And, exciting to have an unclose encounters with some reptiles, including a snake, lizards and an Gila monster! We'd absolutely love to have you join us again if your travels bring you back to our neck of the desert! Happy trails! Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
Really fabulous hike. Great scenery and a great guide. Brown Mountain in the Sonora Desert. Cardinals, desert flowers, and even a snake. Thanks, Curtis!
Kris, it sounds like the Scottsdale Desert Classic Guided Hiking Adventure was a hit at Brown's Mountain with cardinals, desert flowers and even a snake sighting! We're glad your guide Curtis knows how to find the good stuff in the Sonoran Desert. So glad you had a great time! Happy trails! — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
This hike was such a wonderful way to explore the trails in Scottsdale! Liz was my guide and she was superb! Liz was so accommodating and pleasant! It made for a very memorable and enjoyable activity! I highly recommend this to everyone!
Holly, we're thrilled you had such a memorable time exploring the Sonoran Desert during your Scottsdale Desert Classic Guided Hiking Adventure with your guide Liz. It sounds like she made your experience extra special. We strive to make every hike a blast, so we're pumped that yours was a total success. Keep on adventuring! — Matt Kalina | Owner | Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, AZ | Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures 🌄🦎☀️🌵
