Explore Hidden Valley in South Mountain, Phoenix, and all of its famous landmarks, including Fat Man’s Pass, Natural Cave, rock tunnels and giant boulders. We’ll discover a few secrets, too, such as ancient petroglyph sites and an abandoned mine. Rock hop and scramble over dry waterfalls. Four miles roundtrip with 1,117 in elevation gain.
Your Mad Desert Trekking guide will meet you at the trailhead and hike with you on a mind-blowing route on several trails into the alluring Hidden Valley.
Adventure Details:
- Explore the best route in the famous South Mountain Range at more than 16,000 acres, the largest city park in the world
- See all of the most-interesting landmarks of Hidden Valley, including Fat Man’s Pass, Natural Cave, rock tunnels and giant boulder formations
- Discover a few secrets, too, such as ancient petroglyph sites and an abandoned mine
- Rock hop, scramble and slide over dry waterfalls
- Go at your own speed. We’ll customize the hike to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences.
- Hike for about three to four hours.
- Explore the geology, plants, animals of the Sonoran Desert.
- Relax at an incredible viewpoint with trail snacks and beverages provided by your guide.
- We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you secrets of the area that only a few know about.
What to expect:
- Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Meeting location: Your guide will meet you at a trailhead in the famous South Mountain Park, Phoenix, Arizona
- Getting there: Uber and Lyft drop-off and pick-up service available, and parking is free
What to bring:
- Closed-toe footwear such as running, cross-training or hiking shoes with good tread and grip. No sandals please.
- Long-sleeved layers for sun protection and in case it's chilly
- Sunglasses
- Hat or cap
What we provide:
- All Mad Desert Trekking adventures are lead by an expert, professional guide with either Wilderness First Responder or EMT certification
- Lightweight backpacks for each hiker to use
- Bottles of purified water
- Healthy light trail snacks. We can accommodate dietary preferences.
- Any admission fees to parks or preserves
- Refreshments following your adventure
What's not included:
- Gratuities for your guide. While it is at your discretion, we recommend a 20% tip for great service.
- Applicable sales tax.
