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Scottsdale Guided Hiking Adventure at Tom's Thumb 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10

Very goodTop 21% in Scottsdale

49 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Scottsdale
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Hike to Tom's Thumb in the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve for desert scenery, distinctive geology, and views of the McDowell Mountains.

About this tour

Hike into the Sonoran Desert on a guided adventure to Tom's Thumb, an iconic landmark in the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve. The trail brings you among distinctive geological features and desert flora and fauna, with sweeping views of the McDowell Mountains and surrounding landscape.

Your guide meets you near the building at Tom's Thumb Trailhead in Scottsdale. The three-hour outing includes a backpack, sunscreen, bottled water, and snacks, so you can focus on the desert scenery and the route ahead. Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness; this hike is not recommended for people with poor cardiovascular health. Service animals are allowed.

Take in the rugged terrain and wide-open views on a Scottsdale guided hiking adventure at Tom's Thumb, and experience the Sonoran Preserve on foot.

Highlights

  • Hike to Tom's Thumb, an iconic landmark in the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve
  • Admire views of the McDowell Mountains and surrounding areas
  • Spot geological features, flora, and fauna unique to the Sonoran Desert

What's included

Included

  • Backpacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

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Important information

  • A guide meets guests near the building at Tom's Thumb Trailhead, 12943 E Paraiso Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Service animals are allowed

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.98 from 49 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 8.5. Top 21% in Scottsdale means it ranks in the top 21% of tours in Scottsdale by this score.

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