Fountain Hills Hiking Challenge

Disconnect from technology and join the Fountain Hills hiking challenge where you will gain physical fitness, and mental well-being, explore new places and connect with family, friends, and yourself through nature.

This year, we are offering two ways to complete the Fountain Hills Hiking Challenge:

  • Complete 6 of the hikes.
  • Complete hikes totaling 35 miles.

Hiking Challenge 2023 Shirt

Register online at FountainHillsAZ.gov/REC

All registered participants will receive a commemorative Fountain Hills Hiking Challenge t-shirt. Complete all 6 hikes or 35 miles and share your pictures on social media to be entered to win a $50 gift card and a Fountain Hills Swag. Share your hiking pictures by tagging us on Instagram (@FountainHillsRec) Facebook (@fhparksandrec), or email rpreston@fountainhillsaz.gov.

Kickoff the November Hiking Challenge - November 1st at 8AM

Join SCFH leaders and volunteers to kick off the hiking season and the Fountain Hills November Hiking Challenge. Stop by at 8:00 a.m. at Fountain Park for coffee and cookies and to chat with SCFH leaders. More information will be provided closer to the event. 

T-Shirt Pick Up

The Hiking Challenge T-shirts will be available for pick up beginning November 1st at the Fountain Hills Hiking Challenge Kickoff Party. After November 1st, T-shirts can be picked up at Town Hall Monday-Thursday 7:00 am-6:00 pm. Town Hall is located at 16705 E Avenue of the Fountains.

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Thank you to our partner, Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills for creating the challenges.
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  1. TRAILS
  2. HIKING SAFETY TIPS

Visit Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills for additional trail information and group-led hikes. 

HIKETRAILHEADLENGTHDIFFICULTY
Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden11300 N Fountain Hills Blvd, Fountain Hills1.2 milesEasy
Lake Overlook TrailFountain Park1.8 milesEasy
Overlook TrailAdero Canyon, 14800 N Eagle Ridge Dr, Fountain Hills1.2 milesEasy to Moderate
North LegAdero Canyon, 14800 N Eagle Ridge Dr, Fountain Hills2.5 milesModerate
Promenade and Western LoopAdero Canyon, 14800 N Eagle Ridge Dr, Fountain Hills2.3 milesDifficult (due to steep rocky climb)
Dixie MineGolden Eagle, 14425 E Golden Eagle Blvd, Fountain Hills5.4 milesModerate
Andrews-Kinsey to Hitching PostAdero Canyon, 14800 N Eagle Ridge Dr, Fountain Hills6.0 milesModerately Diffiicult
Sonoran LoopAdero Canyon, 14800 N Eagle Ridge Dr, Fountain Hills5.7/6.2 milesModerately Difficult
Ridgeline LoopAdero Canyon, 14800 N Eagle Ridge Dr, Fountain Hills4.5 milesModerately Difficult
Sonoran Loop from Dixie Mine TrailGolden Eagle, 14425 E Golden Eagle Blvd., Fountain Hills5 or 10 milesModerately Difficult
Dixie Mine, Coachwhip, Windmill, Bell Pass and Prospector LoopGolden Eagle, 14425 E Golden Eagle Blvd., Fountain Hills10.3 milesDifficult
OTHER AREA HIKES
Marcus Landslide Tom's Thumb, McDowell Sonoran Preserve, 23015 N 128th St., Scottsdale3.8 milesEasy to Moderate
Brown's SummitBrown's Ranch, McDowell Sonoran Preserve, 30301 N Alma School Rd., Scottsdale3.0 milesEasy to Moderate
Scenic TrailMcDowell Mountain Regional Park4.4 milesEasy to Moderate
Granite Mountain LoopGranite Mountain, McDowell Sonoran Preserve, 31402 N 136th St., Scottsdale5.3 milesModerate
Butcher Jones Butcher Jones Picnic Area, Saguaro Lake5.8 milesModerate
Gateway LoopGateway, McDowell Sonoran Preserve 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale4.4 milesModerate
Tom's ThumbTom's Thumb, McDowell Sonoran Preserve, 23015 N 128th St., Scottsdale4.4 milesDifficult