Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Scottsdale, AZ

The pet-friendly North Mountain in Phoenix, AZ is an easily accessible mountain and is a member of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Your pup is welcome to join you on a summit climb or a hike on an array of trails at all levels of difficulty. Hikers enjoy a great view of the downtown Phoenix skyline. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Make sure to bring plenty of water both for yourself and for Fido.

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Desert Breeze Park

Chandler, AZ

Desert Breeze Park

Desert Breeze Park is a pet-friendly park in downtown Chandler, AZ. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you on the scenic walking trail around the lake. Interpretive trail markers identify plants while area wildlife can be seen throughout the park. The park also includes a playground, ball fields, picnic areas, tennis courts, a splash pad, and restrooms.

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Lookout Mountain Preserve

Phoenix, AZ

Lookout Mountain Preserve

Enjoy hiking the variety of trails through the pet-friendly Lookout Mountain Preserve in Phoenix, AZ. This mountain is a smaller cousin to the more popular North Mountain area, located just to the south. Though lower in elevation than nearby summits, it provides a chance to hike to a peak and enjoy vistas without the crowds and steep elevation gains of nearby Piestewa Peak and North Mountain. Your pup is welcome to join you but must be leashed at all times.

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Desert Vista Trailhead at Sonoran Preserve

Phoenix, AZ

Desert Vista Trailhead at Sonoran Preserve

Spend a day hiking the pet-friendly Desert Vista Trails at Sonoran Preserve in Phoenix, AZ with your dog. There are several trails that branch off from the trailhead, ranging in distance of anywhere from one to six miles. The trail starts in a housing subdivision, but you quickly find yourself in what seems like the middle of nowhere, giving you the comfort of being near civilization while still feeling relatively secluded. Take photos of the owls that nest along the trails here, but make sure to watch out for more dangerous desert fauna, especially rattlesnakes. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Bring plenty of water both for yourself and for Fido.

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Mormon Trailhead at South Mountain Park

Phoenix, AZ

Mormon Trailhead at South Mountain Park

For a moderately difficult hike, take Fido to the pet-friendly Mormon Trailhead at South Mountain Park in Phoenix, AZ. This trail forms a five-mile loop with a 1,000-foot elevation gain that boasts great views of the desert all year long. Enjoy the wildflowers and local animal life along the trail or just go for the exercise. If you want a longer outing, try out one of the trails that connect to this one and explore the area. There is ample parking right at the trailhead. Make sure to bring plenty of water for yourself as well as for Fido.

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Apache Wash Trail

Phoenix, AZ

Apache Wash Trail

From September until May, enjoy the dog-friendly Apache Wash Trail on the north side of Phoenix, AZ. There are a number of different trails for you to choose from, ranging from easy to moderate level. You can spend time here birdwatching, enjoying the local wildflowers or simply getting exercise for you and your dog. This trail is also used by mountain bikers and horses, so keep a watchful eye out for those. Dogs must be leashed at all times while hiking, and make sure to bring lots of water for both yourself and Fido.

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Hayden Butte Preserve

Tempe, AZ

Hayden Butte Preserve

Leashed dogs are welcome to explore Hayden Butte Preserve with their humans in Tempe, AZ. At this pet-friendly 25-acre park, you and Fido will enjoy the beauty of desert vegetation, rocky outcrops, wildlife, and historical sites. Hikers must stay on trails at all times and dogs must be leashed at all times to protect this fragile natural space.

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Desert Botanical Garden

Phoenix, AZ

Desert Botanical Garden

You and Fido can explore the pet-friendly Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ, wandering paved trails and discovering unique desert ecosystems. There are five distinct trails, some leading to sweeping mountain views and others through colorful gardens and along thriving cacti. Leashed dogs are welcome outside, but can't come in the restaurant or indoor exhibits.

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Dobbins Lookout & Holbert Trail

Phoenix, AZ

Dobbins Lookout & Holbert Trail

See Phoenix, AZ from above by taking your dog to Dobbins Lookout. This pet-friendly lookout point is at a 2,330-foot elevation above the Phoenix Valley and is only a fifteen-minute drive from downtown. You can either drive to the top or attempt to hike the difficult three-mile Holbert Trail. Try going at sunset, when the light from the sun reflects onto the rocks and makes them look bright red. If you are hiking, make sure to bring plenty of water for yourself and Fido. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

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McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Fountain Hills, AZ

McDowell Mountain Regional Park

McDowell Mountain Regional Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Scottsdale, AZ. Bring Fido out to for a day of bonding and exercise. There are over 40 miles of hiking, with range in length from 0.5-miles to 15.3-miles and range in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Those looking for an easy hike should try the North Trail at 3.1-miles. Those looking for a good workout for themselves or their dogs should try the Pemberton at 15.3-miles. All trails are multi-use unless otherwise designated. Be sure to bring plenty of water for both you and Fido.

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Ruth Hamilton Trail at Piestewa Peak Park

Phoenix, AZ

Ruth Hamilton Trail at Piestewa Peak Park

Ruth Hamilton Trail at Piestewa Peak Park in Phoenix, AZ is a pet-friendly popular pathway just over 3 miles in length that intersects with the Quartz Ridge Trail. There is a nice observation bench at the intersection. The western section of this trail offers several switchbacks and is moderately rocky, but once the hiker reaches the peak the trail descends and levels out. Although short, it offers tremendous views of the downtown corridor and the northern Sonoran mountains. Wildflowers are abundant during the spring.

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Usery Mountain Regional Park

Mesa, AZ

Usery Mountain Regional Park

Fido is welcome to join you at Usery Mountain Regional Park, a pet-friendly park in Mesa, AZ. Enjoy a variety of trails, mountains and desert views. Dogs must be kept on a leash.

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Deem Hills Recreation Area

Phoenix, AZ

Deem Hills Recreation Area

The pet-friendly Deem Hills Recreation Area in Phoenix, AZ offers a variety of hiking trails for you and your dog to enjoy, as well as an off-leash dog park. Composed of Precambrian granite and Tertiary age volcanic rocks, this site is ancient history waiting to be explored. The Deem Hills Circumference Trail is 5.73 miles long and traverses the entire recreation area, providing wonderful views of the area as well as the opportunity to view the wild and varied Arizona Upland vegetation. There are many other trails to choose from as well, providing enjoyable hikes for a variety of fitness levels. Pets must be leashed at all times.

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Desert Vista Park

Fountain Hills, AZ

Desert Vista Park

Desert Vista Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Fountain Hills, AZ. The grassy space is expansive with rolling hills and flat spots with shelters, grills, a playground, and a skate park. There is even a dog park that can be accessed from entrances on either Tower Drive or Desert Vista.

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