Bootlegger and Coyote Canyon Fitness Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead Come and explore the more remote part of the Preserve via Bootlegger, Granite Mountain Loop, Coyote Canyon, Renegade, and 136th St. Express trails. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~6.8 miles Time: ~3.5 hours Bathrooms

Cathedral Rock, Amphitheater, Cholla Loop Fitness Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead This hike will take us to several of the iconic granite formations in the Preserve. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~7 miles Time: ~3.5-4 hours Bathrooms are available at

Latigo, Scorpion, Snake Eyes, Dare A Sarah Trails Fitness Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead This hike winds through many boulder formations in the northwest Preserve in an area mostly seen only by mountain bikers. Let your imagination run wild as you visualize familiar shapes in the formations. Although the terrain is rolling, the trails occasionally

East End Fitness Hike at Tom's Thumb Trailhead This hike takes us up Tom’s Thumb Trail and down the steep East End Trail with its switchbacks and beautiful views. Then returns via the same trails, with climbs of over 2,200 ft. This hike is not easy, but it is worth it. Experienced hikers suggested. Location:

Granite Mountain Loop and Balanced Rock Fitness Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead Come and hike on one of the classic paths in the Preserve and a side trip to Balanced Rock. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~6.8 miles Time: ~3.5 hours Bathrooms are available

Stagecoach, West Express, Malpais Fitness Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead This hike goes to some of the newer northern trails of Stagecoach, West Express, and Malpais. See several of the iconic granite formations in the Preserve. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~10.4 miles Time: ~4.5 hours Bathrooms are available

Cowpoke, Granite Mountain and Bootlegger Fitness Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead This hike covers some beautiful areas of the eastern Preserve with some of the most impressive saguaro stands in the Preserve. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4.5 miles Time: ~3 hours Bathrooms are

Windgate Pass/Bell Pass Loop Fitness Hike at Gateway Trailhead Ready for a great workout? Then this hike in the heart of the southern McDowell Sonoran Preserve is for you. We go to Windgate Pass and around to Bell Pass before returning to the trailhead. Over 2,000 ft. of elevation gain. Location: Gateway Trailhead - Skill

Crested Saguaro Fitness Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead Join us on this hike as we pass by a large number of crested saguaro cacti. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~8.6 miles Time: ~3.5 hours Bathrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring

High Desert & Stagecoach Trails Fitness Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead This hike will take you into the High Desert Trail area with a stop at Cathedral Rock. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~7.4 miles Time: ~4 hours Bathrooms are available

Axle Grease, Hackamore and Hawknest Fitness Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead Explore the impressive newer trails with nice views and granite formations. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead - 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~6.7 miles Time: 3.5 hours Bathrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring water and

Axle Grease, West Express and Hawknest Trails Fitness Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead Explore these impressive trails with nice saguaro views and granite formations. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead - 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~8.2 miles Time: ~4.5 hours Bathrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring

Granite Mountain Loop Fitness Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead This hike is one of the classic paths in the Preserve and a side trip to Balanced Rock. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~6 miles Time: ~3 hours Bathrooms are available at

Gateway Loop Fitness Hike at Gateway Trailhead Finish out our fitness hike season on the Gateway Loop that will take you into the heart of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Elevation gain 700 ft. Challenging in the spring heat. Location: Gateway Trailhead - 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4.5