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.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
5–7 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have good endurance and basic climbing strength to manage hikes, rappels, and scrambling over boulders.
Wildlife
History
Miami, Arizona, lies within the traditional territory of the Western Apache, and the area's canyons hold archaeological significance from their ancient use.
Conservation
Guides follow Leave No Trace principles to preserve fragile desert ecosystems and protect native wildlife habitats.
Mad Desert Trekking
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.
Mad Desert Trekking is a Miami, Arizona–based outdoor adventure company specializing in guided experiences across the Sonoran Desert. The business offers a broad range of activities, including sunrise and sunset guided hikes, tailored 2-hour treks, full and half-day hikes, Camelback Mountain ascents, Tom’s Thumb excursions, rock climbing, rappelling, and technical canyoneering adventures. Mad Desert Trekking designs trips for a wide mix of abilities and ages, with many experiences open to children aged 8 and up and specialized options for older participants and families.
Guides from Mad Desert Trekking focus on safety, local knowledge, and environmental stewardship. Each trip includes route planning, essential safety instruction where appropriate, and guidance matched to the group’s fitness and experience level. Popular offerings include the Epic Camelback Mountain Guided Hike with a 1,300-foot elevation gain and the Ultimate Canyoneering Adventure that combines hiking, bouldering, climbing, and rappelling. Mad Desert Trekking’s approach emphasizes clear preparation and practical instruction so guests can fully enjoy desert scenery, native flora and fauna, and panoramic overlooks.
Mad Desert Trekking is featured on The Adventure Collective, and the company’s activity list highlights a balance of accessible guided hikes and technical outdoor adventures. With operations based in Miami, Arizona, Mad Desert Trekking serves visitors to Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the wider Valley of the Sun seeking organized, guide-led desert experiences.
Base Location
Miami, Arizona
Operating from the Sonoran Desert
Tours Offered
11 guided trips
Range of hikes, climbs, canyoneering
Trip Durations
2–7 hours
Half-day to full-day adventures
Family Friendly
Ages 8 and up
Most trips welcome children
Secure a spot on sunrise hikes, Camelback ascents, or canyoneering trips — expert guides, clear safety instruction, unforgettable desert views.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes
Bring shoes with good grip to handle rocky terrain and slippery canyon surfaces safely.
Hydrate before and during the trip
Arizona’s desert climate can dehydrate you quickly; carry enough water and drink regularly.
Protect yourself from the sun
Use sunscreen, wear a hat, and bring sunglasses to avoid sunburn and glare inside the canyon.
Listen carefully to your guide
Following safety instructions is crucial for rappelling and climbing sections in technical areas.
Climbing harness
Necessary for safe rappelling and climbing sections during the adventure.
Hydration pack or water bottles
Helps you stay hydrated in Arizona’s dry, hot conditions.
summer
Sun hat and sunglasses
Protects your face and eyes from the intense desert sun.
spring
Lightweight, breathable clothing
Provides comfort and moisture control during strenuous activity in warm temperatures.
summer