Embark on a half-day guided hiking tour in the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona. Discover the diverse flora, fauna, geology, and history of the region with expert guides.
Embark on a half-day guided hiking tour in the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona. Discover the diverse flora, fauna, geology, and history of the region with expert guides.
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Lost Dog Wash Trailhead - Embark on a half-day guided hiking tour 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…
- Lost Dog Wash Trailhead - Embark on a half-day guided hiking tour 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 participants can join other enthusiastic adventurers on the guided hike.
For groups smaller than 3 people or to explore other hiking destinations, please contact our office.

- Bottled water included
- Safety-certified guide, ensuring a 1:8 ratio for personalized attention
- Complimentary snacks provided
- 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.
- 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,…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.