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Mohave Trail (#200)

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Moderate
1.7miLength
462ftElevation gain
58mEstimated time
Out & back
Explore this 1.7-mile out-and-back trail near Phoenix, Arizona. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 58 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. This trail starts from the parking area off Piestewa Peak Drive, where there are also restrooms. Along the way, visitors will be treated to beautiful views of Phoenix Mountain Park and the city. Some sections of the trail are loose and rocky, so wearing shoes with good traction is recommended. Remember to bring an ample water supply and wear sun protection since there is no shade along this trail.
Dogs on leash
Kid-friendly
Rocky
No shade
Birding
Hiking
Running
Walking
Horseback riding
Views
Wildlife
Trailgoers are saying
4.6
Highlights include beautiful views, well-maintained restrooms, and plenty of lookout spots. Challenges are loose rocks and narrow sections. Starting early and bringing water is recommended.
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May 27, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat views

5AM hike was perfect for low temps and to see the sunrise.

Parking: Free, Large lot
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May 23, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat views

Rocky but safe. Beautiful views and nice bathrooms at trailhead.

Parking: Free, Medium lot
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May 22, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat conditions

Good if you need a quick boost in HR

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Apr 27, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

No dogs allowed anymore

Apr 19, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkGreat views

Lots of loose rocks, beautiful view of the west Valley

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Apr 15, 2025Hiking
Not crowdedDog-friendlyGreat conditions

Very nice simple trail, a bit rocky but great to be one with nature

Conditions: Dry ground, Well maintained
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Apr 6, 2025
Good conditionsBathrooms availableDog-friendly

The trail is well marked. Bathrooms at beginning are well maintained. There is a portion about 1/2 mile in that is narrow and loose rocks. Other than this, nice terrain. Could be very difficult in wet weather.

Parking: Free, Medium lot
Apr 6, 2025Hiking
Good views

Rocky Trails, wear good hiking shoes. May be tough for small dogs.

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Apr 1, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat conditionsGreat views

Short hike, nice weather! Very easy.

Conditions: Dry ground
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Mar 29, 2025Hiking
Bathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat conditions

Very beautiful hike. A lot of switchbacks and scenes of downtown.

Parking: Free, Large lot
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Mar 11, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Great hike for those getting back into hiking. I’d say it’s beginner challenging. There are plenty of spots to rest and even doing half of it is rewarding. There are spots where the and rocks may get slippery. Moderate climb and rewarding. Kids will enjoy it but please bring plenty of water. I saw a woman with her bottle mostly empty as she hit the first peak elevation point(great picture spot). So please bring more(she turned back). I do not recommend under estimating this one if you’re inexperienced.

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Mar 9, 2025Hiking
Not crowdedBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat conditionsGreat views

Nice little trail and not crowded Our Dogs got tired so we had to turn around. Would go back.

Conditions: No bugs
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Mar 1, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat conditionsGreat views

Great views and easy

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Feb 22, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat conditionsGreat views

Beautiful views. Fairly easy hike for a non-hiker.

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Feb 19, 2025Hiking
Good viewsEasy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableDog-friendly

The signage is not very obvious for this trail. Make sure you have your map out or it’ll take you through a different route. Great incline, wonderful views, easy parking, very clean area, and clean bathrooms. Super sunny, bring a hat and water.

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Feb 3, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat views

Combined Mohave and the 200 trail to make it longer and more exciting. Didn’t finish the loop because it got hot quickly. Will try again next time!

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Jan 29, 2025Hiking
Good conditionsGood viewsEasy to parkBathrooms availableDog-friendly

It was good, very rocky and a bit tricky to find your way sometime, in my opinion there’s no reason to do the descent at the end, it’s super rocky and doesn’t really have much a different view than what you get at the top. Overall ok.

Conditions: Dusty, No bugs
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Jan 25, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat conditionsGreat views

Incredible views. Moderate trail, lots of weaving, but great signage. There’s lots of lookout spots, if you don’t want to hike the full mileage!

Conditions: No bugs, Dry ground, Well maintained
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Jan 22, 2025
Bathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Not difficult, but a nice hike with a great view!

Jan 18, 2025Backpacking

Lots of loose rocks which made it difficult, easy to moderate hike. Not a fan.

Difficulty: Moderate
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Jan 15, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms available

This trail was not populated like its nextdoor neighbor, Piestwa Peak. The out-and-back route up a hill makes it a little less enjoyable as you don’t get quite the view as Piestwa for the effort you put it. Nevertheless, it was a good little trail to get some steps in and it is different exploring some of the other less populated ones!

Parking: Free, Large lot
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Jan 10, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat views

Some pricklers at the end of the turn around point that got stuck in my dog’s paws.

Difficulty: Moderate
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Dec 24, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat conditionsGreat views

Very nice easy elevation and hike.

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Nov 18, 2024
Easy to parkNot crowdedDog-friendlyGreat conditionsGreat views

I'm a beginner hiker and found this as a good step up from the " easy trails ". Pretty rocky and narrow in certain spots but overall a good short hike !

Difficulty: Moderate
Nov 11, 2024
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

There is a post at a saddle that lacks a directional arrow. Head right up the peak. Great view of downtown, south mountain and more on top.

Oct 9, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Great trail for sunset views

Parking: Free
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Aug 18, 2024
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat conditionsGreat views

Love this quick uphill trail and saw a cuckwalla among other wildlife!

Aug 7, 2024Hiking
Great conditionsGreat views

Beautiful

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Aug 3, 2024Hiking
Good viewsEasy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms available

Great view. Restrooms right next to parking. Definitely bring water!

Difficulty: Moderate
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May 28, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableDog-friendlyGreat conditionsGreat views

A great short hike with awesome views! My 7 year old niece could handle it (:

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Last updated on June 6, 2025 at 3:17 am GMT