• Lost Dog Wash Trailhead - Embark on a half-day guided hiking adventure with Cliff Creek Outfitters through the vibrant desert and mountains near Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona. Discover the distinctive flora, fauna, geology, and history with insights from experienced, professional guides.

Each hiking tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Tours can be customized to be private for an extra charge, or you can join a group of fellow adventurers for your guided hike.

Contact us for more information on availability or alternative hiking locations.

• Bottled water included
• Safety-certified guide, ensuring a 1:8 ratio for personalized attention
• Complimentary snacks provided

• Clothing – Comfortable, weather appropriate athletic clothing – shorts and a t-shirt, long sleeves are recommended on cooler mornings.
• Shoes – Close-toed athletic shoes (sneakers)
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, lip balm, medications, hat, etc.
• Guide gratuities are optional, but appreciated.

Our guided hiking trips are designed to be more than a simple nature walk while still accessible to a wide range of ability so that individuals of modest fitness levels, as well as more active ones, will enjoy themselves.

All of the trails where we lead guided hikes have been chosen not only for their scenic beauty but also their accessibility, safety, and low volume of visitors. Combined, these factors afford our guests an unforgettable Sonoran Desert experience.

Our most popular hiking routes are in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve, where a large variety of trails are available to accommodate all levels of hikers. Other hiking locations are available.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• We require solo-travelers to pay the minimum of the 2-person price. If you are a solo traveler and would like to be added on to a pre-formed group for this tour, please mention this upon booking.

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