Bulldog Canyon Tour: Discover Sonoran Desert Scenery
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49 Ratings
Mesa
Embark on an off-roading adventure through Bulldog Canyon in the Sonoran Desert. Discover stunning desert scenery, native plants and wildlife, and breathtaking views of the Valley of the Sun.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Bulldog Canyon - We will start with a short drive to the off-road access point. We will be entering Bulldog Canyon off of Ellsworth onto forest road 3554. This road is mostly sand and looks like a track from a BMX video game!! The Sandy roads are smooth and built for off-roading. Everyone enjoys the experience of the Sandy area!
This portion of the tour will take approximately 30 minutes. - Bulldog Canyon - We will cross the desert to the base of a mountain. Then we will drive through a large wash parallel to the mountain, there is a small opening that we can drive through. We will stop and do a small hike up to a high point that allows for beautiful views. This location has been known to be where wild pigs and big horn sheep like to hang out. Guest can take pictures and walk around enjoying the interesting plants, flowers, amazing views.
- Bulldog Canyon - We will then turn onto forest road 10. This road is a mix of sand and small rocks. It is a very beautiful, picturesque path. This path has some fun off-roading experiences like going up and down steep hills and driving over boulders. There will continue to be giant cactus, wildflowers, and unique fauna. There is always a chance to see wildlife along this part of the tour. This section of the tour will take approximately 60 minutes.
- Bulldog Canyon - We will end the trip driving to the top of a mountain that overlooks the city. Passengers will hike a short distance to see beautiful views of the Superstitions Mountains, Four Peaks, and the Cities. Guests can take pictures and explore the area.
- Bulldog Canyon - Wolverine Gate - After viewing the city there is approximately a 10-minute drive on paved roads back to the starting point and your car. This trip takes 2-3 hours depending on road conditions and passenger preferences.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Bulldog Canyon, situated north of Usery Mountain and south of the Salt River in the Tonto National Forest, offers a stunning view of the desert landscape. Here’s what you can experience:
- Remarkable species of plants, cacti, and flowers indigenous to the Sonoran Desert.
- Breathtaking views of Mountain ranges like the Superstition Mountains, Red Mountain, and Four Peaks.
- A scenic panorama of places like Tempe, Phoenix, and the entire Valley of the Sun.
- Wildlife encounters including horses, javelina, snakes, lizards, and birds.
- Get a thrill from off-road journeying and navigating through desert washes and craggy paths.
- The tour leads you into wild, infrequently visited locales you wouldn’t likely discover by yourself.
- The tour is conducted and supervised by our skilled tour guides to ensure your safety.
Location
1707 N 93rd St
North 93rd Street
The trip starts with meeting at a large residential property in NE Mesa. (Crossroads Brown/Ellsworth) Andrew, one of our tour guides lives in the home, and it has a large safe area to park in. Pull into the circle drive and you will see our tour guides waiting and off-road vehicles lined up.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(49 Ratings)
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Funkex6
May 16, 2024
A great experience - What a great experience!
We really enjoyed the ride, Andy was a great tour guide and a wealth of information about the area, wildlife and plants.
The ride was exciting with some accelerations over the hills. We felt we were in safe hands and the vehicle was comfortable.
We would definitely recommend this.
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Kylee_s
May 14, 2024
Exciting, safe, fun, enjoyable - Amazing tour guide! We booked this last minute and the guides were very attentive to our needs!
Our guide was the absolutely best! He was kind, timely, knowledgeable and provided us with an amazing experience!
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Brendasb7415dw
May 5, 2024
Bulldog Canyon - Ryan and Andy were great! Knowledgeable, friendly and made our experience a great one!! We highly recommend for groups of all sizes and ages!(
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Pierre_a
May 5, 2024
Great experience - The driver was very knowledgeable and could answer any questions we had about the state of Arizona and all the mountains.
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Jesst834
Apr 14, 2024
Don’t miss this! - TJ was an excellent guide! He knew so much about the area wildlife, plants and geology. The ride was so fun, and what we saw was just breathtaking. Perfect outing for exploring the canyon trails!
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Sanja_i
Apr 10, 2024
Great way to see the desert - This tour is excellent and exciting. We had a great time. The guides were knowledgeable and patient. Highly recommend!
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Sylvester_l
Apr 9, 2024
Traveling Through Arizona - Loved learning about all the history on this tour!! The tour took us through mountains, and all the way up to the top!! Amazing skyline views!
Absolutely recommended!!
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Doug_w
Apr 6, 2024
Scenery was beautiful ... - Scenery was beautiful Tour guide was very informative weather was perfect too. One of the best things we did in trip
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Mark
Apr 2, 2024
Well worth it. - Andy did a great job of educating us about the area. I would highly recommend the tour, you get to see some beautiful sights.
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Michele_s
Mar 31, 2024
Great experience in Bulldog Canyon - First experience off roading. Happy that we didn't have to navigate the trails on our own. Felt very confident with our driver, Dennis. He was very experienced and knowledgeable about the area. He shared some very interesting facts about the area.
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