Bulldog Canyon Tour: Discover Sonoran Desert Scenery
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45 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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(45 Ratings)
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S8953waandreal
Mar 28, 2024
Do it!! - This was the best experience! Incredible landscape views, Ryan is a wonderful host with a lot of great informative commentary during our ride! Awesome time!!
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Faraway604826
Mar 28, 2024
Great UTV ride! - The UTV’s are new. Ryan was a great team leader. He was very informative. You could see he cared for the environment, and wanted to preserve it.
Beautiful scenery.
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A2079zncoryb
Mar 22, 2024
Great experience - RJ was super friendly and great guide. Very knowledgeable about the area. Would highly recommend booking with this company.
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Sally_r
Mar 22, 2024
Great Family Friendly Adventure!! - This was a great adventure! RJ was a great guide, very knowledgeable & answered a lot of questions from my kids. I would definitely recommend this experience for families.
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Mia_c
Mar 20, 2024
Great experience! - Andy took us deep into the Tonto National Forest and it was so much fun. Andy was very knowledgeable on the area & what mammals/plants live in the area. Would recommend!
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Maryjanei2016
Mar 19, 2024
A must-try adventure! - RJ was a very personable and knowledgeable guide through Bulldog Canyon. The off roading was a great mix of fun and exhilarating, and took the expected two and a half hours including stopping for some photo ops! Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun activity in the Mesa area.
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Christopher_r
Mar 18, 2024
Great experience off-road - Really enjoyed the experience with Andy. He was a fantastic guide, incredibly knowledgeable about the terrain, environment, plant and animal life, etc. He was also a very safe operator, which was very important with kids. I would highly recommend this to adults or families. Great experience!
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D_h
Mar 12, 2024
Best tour ever - Incredible views. Our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant.
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Got to see up close the rock formations, wildlife and amazing sites.
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Stephanie_h
Mar 4, 2024
5 out of 5! Wouldn’t change a thing and can’t wait to book again! - We had a great time! Our guide, Andy, was beyond kind and helpful. The drive was beautiful, fun, and not too bad as far as heights and incline/declines. I’m a total chicken and did pretty good on this tour :) We are excited to book again.
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Geniene_s
Mar 3, 2024
Beautiful scenery! - Beautiful scenery only available through this off road excursion. Our guide was very good, we enjoyed this experience and would highly recommend it.
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