I had a last minute trip to Scottsdale and had no plan of doing anything outdoors. Fortunately, I…read morefound Sonoran Outdoor Adventures and was able to book online easily. Marek met us at Brown's Ranch Trailhead with our fat tire bikes, helmets, water and snacks. Safety was a top priority and Marek made sure our bikes were the right height for us. We booked the sunset tour and I am so happy we did. Marek was so informative and shared a lot of history and information about the area we were in. I had never explored a desert setting and I have to say it is breathtaking! The entire time I felt like I was on a fake movie set - YES it's that beautiful! Marek took lots of pictures and even recorded a few videos. Hours after our tour he sent us a custom mini video with pictures and videos of our tour. If you have time for a bike tour please do not hesitate to book the Sunset tour with Sonoran Outdoor Adventures. We chose the beginner level for our tour and although it was a lot of peddling, we survived! Can't wait to do it again!

Good location--the reserve is beautiful and huge. Excellent introductory experience (we were…read morebeginners), tour was tailored to our interest and skill level. Tour guide, Levi, was excellent, and very knowledgeable about history and plants/animals do the desert. Would definitely recommend.

Today I was a first time customer at Spartan Rides. Oh my...I can't believe this shop has been here…read morefor years and I'm just now experiencing it! I pass it 5-7 times a week on my way to the gym. Thankfully they put up flags so I knew to look for them. Veteran owned bike shop! The layout and selection is also aesthetically pleasing and everything is easy to find. They even have demo bikes that are available to tryout. The gentleman who was working today (forgot to ask his name through my excitement) was very friendly and was genuinely interested in helping me. He also gave me background on the owners and how they started up. Very cool story! * Bonus they do repairs!!

I bought my bike from Spartan when they first opened and have been very happy with the bike and the…read moreshop as a whole ever since. Great staff, great selection of parts. Great job Spartan Rides.

This path is a great stretch that goes through Tempe and along the water. A perfect place to take…read morein a walk, ride or to train for a race. Plus there are places to rent boats along the water. Parking lots can be found along the path as well. Best to enjoy early in the morning to be the heat as there is no shade. The path provides gravel to preserve the needs or cement ground if you prefer. A surface for everyone.

The Rio Salado Pathway is a 10 mile paved trail that runs along the Salt River in Tempe and Mesa…read more You can see it when driving on the 202 freeway. I have been running on this trail for some time. I really enjoy the views of the surrounding area when I run on it. The trail runs from Tempe Beach Park to Mesa Riverview. Along the way you pass by Sloan Park, ASU campus, Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Marketplace. It is perfect for running, walking, biking, inline or roller skating and dog walking. I usually jump on this pathway at Tempe Marketplace. There is a lot of parking nearby and it is near my home. You can also park at Tempe Town Lake and Mesa Riverview. There you can find restrooms if needed. This is a popular pathway. I always see lots of bike riders and college students running on it. I personally like to run on Rio Salado Pathway at night. You can connect to the Indian Bend Wash Path at the bicycle and pedestrian bridge near the Tempe Center for the Arts if you want to extend your trip. This route will take you into downtown Scottsdale. This pathway is sometimes called the Tempe Town Lake Trail.

Scott from Pedal Therapy provides a good amount of MTB training. I have taken a few classes from…read morehim and they have all been great in developing my skills and confidence on the bike. Some classes by others are simply too short or too long, or have too many students. Pedal Therapy provides the right amount of training with a small student-to-teacher class ratio, which has been really helpful in getting feedback. I highly recommend signing up for a Pedal Therapy class!

Scott is a great instructor with a lot of experience. He gives great feedback and makes sure we…read morehave time to test out what he taught us on an actual trail feature. I have taken two of his clinics so far and can't wait for the fall to take more.

This hike is a 6.4-mile out-and-back trail in the hills of Phoenix's South Mountain Preserve…read more Corona de Loma is a challenging trail that is located just east of Eagle Pass and will take a few hours to complete. The beginning of the trail connects with the Thash Kavid Loop Trail or Warpaint Loop Trail. It is usually called the Warpaint Loop because it is off Warpaint Drive. I came here with a friend and we did the loop trail portion of the hike. The Warpaint Loop trail is around 2-miles and easy to hike because there is no elevation. It is a popular area for hiking, mountain biking and running. Because it is in a desert region, proper precautions should be taken while hiking it during the warmer seasons. Dogs must be on a leash. The Corona de Loma Trail takes you through a diverse terrain with a combination of flat sections. Parking is on the side of the road.

Great South Mountain trailhead, commonly called Warpaint trailhead due to entrance on Warpaint Dr…read morein Awahtukee. There's a decent number of trails with varying degrees of difficulty for hikers and bikers. Most of the trails are fairly flat// little elevation change, so if you're a local and want to try hiking, this is a great start. Also good for visitors/tourists. Most popular trails are Desert Classic and Warpaint Loops. If you want climbing, try the Guadalupe Perimeter. Most of the trails can connect you to other trail systems in the park. Because of the fairly-flat nature of this trailhead system, it's great for star-gazing & observing sunrise/sunset. Fair warning though, some of the bigger desert critters (coyotes) will come out at night... I've heard them! The only downside of this trailhead are limited street parking and no bathrooms. Happy trails!

Nice place for a walk on paved surfaces or a more adventurous hike on dirt trails. We did a bit of…read morethe fitness loop and were able to see some jackrabbits and get some fresh air and exercise. No issue with parking and it seems like a very safe area. We didn't stay here too long as it was just a brief stretch the legs type of walk but I'd come back here.

We came here to visit the hole in the rock. It was totally worth it. You can see the sunset very…read moreclear. It's easy to get there not deep of a hike. It's just very steep and rocky when you want to enter the hole in the rock. You can visit during the day or evening to see a beautiful view.

Mike was a fantastic guide for my solo hike. He not only took me on a fun, beautiful hike, he also…read moretook some extra time to suggest some interesting places to visit while on my visit in Scottsdale. I highly recommend Wild Bunch.

The guides were great and catered the experience to our abilities and desires. It was a super fun…read moreexperience for the whole family.

As a first time E-Bike user, Cowboy J and Birdman made the experience enjoyable with their detailed…read moreguidance of how to operate the e-bike and providing us trails to take. They provided us helmets and offered backpacks if needed. We mainly went down to the Chapel of the Holy Cross, which was way easier to park our bikes at and explore than driving. If you're looking to explore around the mountains while not having to worry too much about parking then I'd recommend Cowboy J and Birdman's ebike!

Awesome staff great fun! Would recommend this place to people of all ages and walks of liferead more

We are a family of six and have seven bikes that needed love. Some were simple, just needed air and…read morea look over. A few needed new tubes, one had a chain that kept falling off, one needed new tires, and one needed a full tune up, new seat and brakes fixed. I used to take our bikes down the road to a local bike shop but I felt like they were constantly needing repair and it was both expensive and time consuming to get them over there. But then I found Stay True Cyclery! I found them here on Yelp and decided to give them a call. Ray, the owner, was very easy to coordinate with and came with supplies to our home to fix the bikes. He was friendly and efficient and got our bikes up and running. One of the bikes had a deep valve and he had to order the tubes but he came the next week and installed them. It was an awesome experience! Before Ray, I didn't know I could have someone come to our house and get us all taken care of but now that I know, he will be our go to for life! I highly recommend Ray and Stay True and will tell all our friends and family about this awesome (and affordable) service! I hope you check him out too! Thank you, Ray! For the first time in years, all of our bikes are fixed and usable! So happy!

what a great experience to not only meet Ray, but his service was great! And I didn't even have to…read moreleave home my bike in the back of my car! And my bike looks absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much, Ray!!!

On Thanksgiving Day, rather than multiple helpings of turkey and everything else, I decided to take…read morea hike at Mormon Trailhead. This trail is part of South Mountain Park and Preserve close to Tempe. I did check and see if they were open on Thanksgiving, and indeed they were. They were just closing a little earlier than usual. I arrived around 3:00 p.m. and didn't have any trouble parking in their small parking lot. The trail starts right by the parking lot. Mormon Trailhead is an intermediate hike. There are small portions of the hike where you have so climb (nothing crazy) and there is some incline and decline. If you're going at a decent pace, it will take you two hours or so to get through the loop. The highlight of this trail is Fat Man's Pass. There are also some cool rock formations to see. And of course, scenic views of Phoenix from your elevated vantage point. It's not an easy hike and not a difficult hike. I even saw two small kids on the trail, though I am unsure if they did it all. My hike ended up being a sunset hike. Always chasing sunsets! I believe they typically close at 8:00 p.m. but check their website to be sure. At a certain hour, they will close the front gate to not allow people on the trail too late. The exit is still open but there are spikes which prevent people from coming in using the exit but allows you to leave with your tires unharmed. Pro Tip: Download the AllTrails app. It helps you make sure you stay on track (as there are multiple trails in the area). One of the coolest things about Phoenix is the accessibility of nature. It's always a relaxing experience for me, being one with the outdoors. This has been one of my favorite hikes I've tried out so far in the area.

I came here for a sunset hike and it was stunning! There's a small parking lot I got a space in and…read morethere's no fees here. I hiked about 2.5 miles on the Mormon Trail with 700 feet elevation gain. It's a nice little workout and the views are incredible at sunset. If you wanted to hike longer this trail connects to some other ones.