Hit the Trail: These 10 Phoenix Hikes Are Kid Favorites

1. Hawes Ridge Loop

Hawes Ridge Loop is a loop trail located near Mesa, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Distance: 3 miles
Difficulty: Easy

2. Alvord Lake Loop

Alvord Lake Loop is a lightly trafficked loop trail located near Laveen, Arizona that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. This is an easy cement trail around Alvord Lake. Great for kids, dogs and bird watching.

Distance: 1.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy

3. New River Trail West

New River Trail West is a lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Sun City, Arizona that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. This is a fantastic cycling and walking trail with lots of opportunities to spot wildlife.

Distance: 11.1 miles
Difficulty: Easy

4. Pima Wash Trail to West Loop

Pima Wash Trail to West Loop is a loop trail located near Phoenix, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running and is best used from November until April. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Distance: 2.7 miles
Difficulty: Easy

5. Phoenix Mountain Preserve Nature Loop

Phoenix Mountain Preserve Nature Loop is a moderately trafficked loop trail located near Phoenix, Arizona that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips and is accessible year-round.

Distance: 0.9 miles
Difficulty: Easy

6. Maxine Lakin Nature Trail

Maxine Lakin Nature Trail is a moderately trafficked loop trail located near Phoenix, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Distance: 1.3 miles
Difficulty: Easy

7. Crosscut Canal Trail

Crosscut Canal Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Tempe, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

This is a smooth paved bike trail offering fantastic views between Scottsdale and Phoenix. It's a popular route for riders, walkers and those looking for some quick exercise.

Distance: 18.6 miles
Difficulty: Easy

8. L.V. Yates to Charles Christiansen

L.V. Yates to Charles Christiansen (Trail #8 to #100) is a 2.8 mile loop trail located near Paradise Valley, Arizona that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running.

Distance: 2.8 miles
Difficulty: Easy

9. Horseshoe Trail

Horseshoe Trail is a moderately trafficked loop trail located near Goodyear, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from October until April. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

The Horseshoe trail is an easy 2 mile out back trail at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. The trail weaves up and down through several washes. It ends at the rodeo arena. You can go back the way you came or you can make a loop hike by taking the Toothtaker trail and the Baseline trail back. $6 entry fee per car.

Distance: 2.1 miles
Difficulty: Easy

10. Desert Breeze Park Loop

Desert Breeze Park Loop is a heavily trafficked loop trail located near Chandler, Arizona that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Distance: 1 mile
Difficulty: Easy