Sonoran Desert Sunrise: Guided Hike in Phoenix

Experience the stunning beauty of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert with Mad Desert Trekking. Join us for a sunrise or sunset hike and discover the secrets of this unique landscape. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Experience a breath-taking Arizona sunrise or sunset in the Sonoran Desert. We’ll customize the hike to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences.

  • 2 hours
  • Meet your guide at the trailhead.
  • Difficulty scale: Easy to difficult—you pick the level!
    Experience an incredible sunrise or sunset in the Sonoran Desert of Phoenix. Ascend to a mountain…
What's Included
  • Sunscreen
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Cold beverages after hiking
  • Backpacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Take in a breathtaking sunrise or sunset in the unique Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona, guided by a fun-loving, knowledgeable, local from Mad Desert Trekking. Discover the cause behind the extraordinary sunrises and sunsets in Arizona.
Wondering why you should schedule your Sonoran Desert sunrise or sunset hiking journey with Mad Desert Trekking?…

Location
Starbucks
East Lincoln Drive
Your Mad Desert Trekking guide will meet you at Starbucks, 3165 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix, near the trailhead to the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Please use the parking lot to the west. Uber and Lyft offer convenient drop-off service at the Starbucks.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sara_w
May 27, 2025
Incredible views, incredible guide Megan! - I had the best time on this adventure! Nice hike, and beautiful views. Megan was an excellent guide. She was informative, patient and personable! Will definitely do another hike in the future on a visit. Thankful for the feeling of safety, knowledge and patience during this adventure!
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V2472dierikab
May 26, 2025
Great family outing - We had a great time with our friendly guide, Henry. Sunset views were beautiful and we learned a lot about desert plants, wildlife and other features. The hike itself was very doable for us as an active family with teens/young adults. Having a guide made the experience very easy and stress free.
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W8662ecmichaelm
May 25, 2025
Sunset hike. Incredible - Jay was an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable about the plant life. It was a beautiful hike. My wife and I did the hike with no problems. Easy hike and Jay makes sure you are well hydrated. I would recommend the sunset hike. We had an amazing time.
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Jillmpa
May 24, 2025
Great sunset hike! - Jay was GREAT! Very knowledgeable about the surrounding area as well as the landscape and plants. Focused on safety and pacing. Highly recommend!
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Annedk3210zg
May 24, 2025
11/10 stars! Must do! - We had such a GREAT experience on this hike! Our guide, Mike, was AMAZING —super knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive throughout the challenging climb. He shared really interesting facts about the history of Phoenix, which added a cool layer to the experience. He also happened to be a great photographer and knew all the best spots for photos and views. 11/10 stars!
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Grandtour38499929004
May 18, 2025
Camelback Hike in Scottsdale, AZ - I had an unforgettable experience on this guided tour! Our guide, Josh, was absolutely amazing—he went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. He came well-prepared with waters and snacks, which was a huge help during the hike. The was challenging, but incredibly fun and rewarding! Josh also captured some great pictures along the way, so we all have memories to take home. Highly recommend this tour if you’re up for an adventure! Ask for Josh!
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U7974lotinas
Apr 27, 2025
Perfect sunset hike - Josh is a wonderful, knowledgeable guide. He made sure to point out interesting features of the landscape and spectacular views. The hike took two hours but flew by so fast because of the easy conversation. It was a fun time and a great way to kick off our first night in Phoenix!
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Superstar18911
Apr 24, 2025
Nice afternoon hike - Fun little afternoon hike. Josh F was kind, professional, and very hospitable. My Boyfriend and I would do it again. I’d say it’s a doable beginner to intermediate climb. My only feedback to the touring company however would be to plan earlier than 615pm (20 - 30 min earlier) so people can have more time at top with more sunset time, but besides that it was a lovely experience. Thanks Josh !
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Liz_v
Apr 21, 2025
Dialinda was our guide... - Dialinda was our guide and she was incredible. She was very knowledgeable about the area and plant life. She paced our hike just perfect to get to the top for an amazing sunset. She's also very skilled in photography and sent our family many stunning shots of our whole family. Certainly worth the experience!
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Lynnl_l
May 17, 2025
Overpriced - The guide spoke endlessly of his personal life experiences including but not limited to couple’s counseling with his wife. Repeated attempts were made to redirect the discourse however regardless of the questions asked, the guide would return to personal anecdotes. The guide extended the sunset tour to three hours from two without asking for our input. Charging $120 for a walk up a hill and a bottle of water was outrageous.
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From $99
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).