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Scottsdale Guided Hiking Adventure 3 hr

TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10

GoodTop 31% in Scottsdale

47 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Scottsdale
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert on a guided hike tailored to your preferred distance, terrain, and difficulty, with snacks and drinks.

About this tour

Set out on a Scottsdale Guided Hiking Adventure in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, where rugged desert trails lead to sweeping views and a closer look at the Sonoran landscape. Your guide will tailor the route to your preferred mileage, terrain, and grade, with options ranging from easy to strenuous.

Spend about two to three hours on the trail, discovering the region’s geology, plants, and wildlife along the way. Pause at a scenic viewpoint for trail snacks and beverages, and hear local insights from professional guides who know the area’s lesser-known corners. Backpacks, sunscreen, bottled water, snacks, and cold drinks after the hike are provided, so you can focus on the scenery and the experience.

Meet your guide at Gateway Trailhead in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Choose the hiking level that suits you and enjoy a guided introduction to Scottsdale’s desert trails.

Highlights

  • Explore the Sonoran Desert’s geology, plants, and wildlife
  • Choose a route with terrain and difficulty to suit your preferences
  • Take in a scenic viewpoint with trail snacks and drinks
  • Learn local secrets from a professional guide

What's included

Included

  • Backpack use
  • Bottled water
  • Soda and other cold beverages after the hike
  • Sunscreen
  • Snacks

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet your guide at Gateway Trailhead, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve
  • Uber and Lyft can drop off near the Starbucks
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.91 from 47 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Scottsdale
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.9. Top 31% in Scottsdale means it ranks in the top 31% of tours in Scottsdale by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Scottsdale

How many tours in Scottsdale have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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  • Viator

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