Explore the Sonoran Desert with Expert Guided Adventures

Looking for a fun and memorable way to celebrate a bachelorette in Scottsdale? Discover this guided desert hike that combines adventure, scenic views, and bonding moments. Read on to find out why this experience is perfect for your celebration!

Discover an exciting way to strengthen your team with a private guided hiking adventure in Scottsdale, Arizona. Enjoy breathtaking desert landscapes while building connections and fostering collaboration in a fun, outdoor setting.

Experience a breathtaking Arizona sunset on a guided hike with Mad Desert Trekking. Ascend to a panoramic viewpoint and enjoy snacks as the desert’s colors shift at dusk — perfect for all ages seeking a scenic, relaxing adventure.

Discover the stunning desert scenery around Scottsdale on this 2-hour guided hike. Perfect for all ages, it offers a quick yet immersive outdoor experience with expert insights along the way.

Discover the thrill of conquering Camelback Mountain with a private guided hike in Phoenix. Enjoy stunning vistas, desert scenery, and expert insights on this memorable outdoor adventure.

Experience exhilarating rock climbing in Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert! Tackle classic granite routes with expert guidance and stunning views on this half-day adventure perfect for all skill levels.

Experience the adrenaline rush of rappelling down desert cliffs in Phoenix with expert guidance. Perfect for ages 8 and up, tackle multiple rappels on this unforgettable half-day adventure.

Get ready for an exhilarating day exploring Arizona’s technical canyons! Perfect for all skill levels, this private canyoneering experience offers hiking, climbing, and rappelling with expert guides.

Explore the stunning granite formations of Tom's Thumb on a private guided hike in Scottsdale's Sonoran Desert. Perfect for outdoor lovers seeking a moderately challenging adventure.

Discover the Sonoran Desert's beauty on a private 3-4 hour guided hike with Mad Desert Trekking in Scottsdale. Choose a route that suits your pace and enjoy expert insights into this stunning landscape.

Kick-start your day with a personalized sunrise hike in Phoenix's beautiful desert. This guided adventure suits all skill levels and offers spectacular views to explore at your own pace.

Mad Desert Trekking’s Family Fun Guided Hike offers an engaging and safe desert adventure perfect for all ages. Discover Piestewa Peak’s Sonoran Desert trails and enjoy a private, educational experience tailored for families.

Discover the expansive Sonoran Desert on a 3-hour guided hike through the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the largest city-owned natural area in the U.S. Experience panoramic vistas, native flora, and local history with expert guides from Mad Desert Trekking.

Discover South Mountain’s hidden secrets on a 3-4 hour guided hike through unique petroglyphs, rocky scrambles, and panoramic desert views. Ideal for adventurous hikers seeking a tough, culturally rich trek near Phoenix.

Tailored, guide-led loops through the McDowell Sonoran Preserve that pair geology, plants and valley views with 2–3 hours of hiking. Choose your level—from easy strolls to strenuous ridge climbs—and finish with trail snacks and cold drinks.

A guide-led ascent to Tom's Thumb delivers sweeping views of the McDowell Mountains, close-up geology, and a hands-on introduction to Sonoran Desert ecology. This three-hour hike balances steady climbs, short scrambles, and lookout moments ideal for photographers and fit hikers.

Beat the heat and catch the Sonoran Desert at its most dramatic with a guided sunrise or sunset hike from the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Local guides tailor the two-hour route to your fitness while serving up geology, wildlife, and a cold drink at the end.

Scale Camelback’s Echo Canyon with a certified guide from Mad Desert Trekking and earn a 360-degree view of Phoenix. This 3–4 hour, 1,300-foot ascent mixes steep switchbacks and rock scrambling—perfect for hikers who want a short, intense summit experience.

Glide across the clear waters of Lake Pleasant, surrounded by towering saguaros and rugged desert peaks. This 3-hour guided paddleboard adventure reveals hidden coves, desert wildlife, and the rich landscape of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert.

Experience Camelback Mountain with a guided hike through the Sonoran Desert. This 3–4 hour adventure combines steep climbs, rock scrambles, and 360-degree desert views, customized to your pace and preferences.

Step beyond the city limits and into the vibrant expanse of the Sonoran Desert on this 2-hour guided hiking adventure near Phoenix. Tailored to your pace, this trek offers panoramic views, desert wildlife, and expert insights from a local guide.