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.

Very nice hiking trails with great views. I only hiked, not biked but my brother said the trails…read moreare great for biking. The trails are not paved. You're in the desert. I went in November and the weather was perfect.

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Heck yes! Very well-maintained. No motorized vehicles allowed. Has bathrooms, water fountains, and…read morebike tools.

Hubs and I had been looking for an actual mountain bike park and found this place through another…read moreYelper. There is a nice hiking trail around the perimeter or through the park that is well maintained. It's more of a bike jump park with places for kids to get comfortable as well. We don't have any other of these parks that I know of around the valley so while it was smaller than expected it's the only one. The hike is easy and we would come back if we're in the area as it's about a 50 minute drive from home. Definitely happy we checked it out!

I received a confirmation that my trip was booked. I had explained that I would be at a work…read moreconference with a limited time frame for a tour. Although they had my contact information to call or text me, they emailed me for payment info which frankly could have been handled when I booked the trip, but because I did not access my personal email on THEIR time frame, they emailed me right before the tour to tell me they were full and could I come the next day? Poor customer service! If the trip was filling up why not text me or call me to let me know so I could pay you? or better yet, give me the option pay you when I booked it? Lesson learned.

My family, who lives in Phoenix Valley, took the desert mountains and lakes helicopter tour -- it…read morewas amazing! Great pilot, quality copter and incredible views. Highly recommend for out-of-town guests and visitors as it's a great way to see the overall area.

Went on a hike with my partner and our dog the other day. We had high hopes but were pretty…read moredisappointed. We hiked all the way to the top of the mountain and we just felt it was a little depressing. It's not the most aesthetic trail by any means. It's right near some power plant which gave it an industrial vibe. The mountain was a straight incline on concrete. The very top was the best part, but I'm in no rush to hike here again.

We were able to hike but there really was no more. Like hiking on gravel, not the best AZ has to…read moreoffer

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.

Wow one of the best places ever…read more Seriously, get great trails great rocks, cool artifacts to look at, (but not touch;) !! Peridot Quartzite Agate Garnet schist Chalcedony

Not the most breathtaking views but it was a picture perfect day for a hike, and I wanted to see…read moresaguaro cacti. Some of the cacti were in the upwards of 30 feet tall. They look like stick figures with arms raised toward the sun in the fields. I took the four mile D trail "Over the Mountain Loop." It does not matter which direction if you are completing the entire trail, but I would go with the "start" direction if you only want to do part of the trail as it heads toward the side of the mountain with a better view. Multiple signs with mile count and QR code. Even though it was only 60 degrees, it was warm in the sun with a gentle breeze. Got to say hello to a horned owl nested in a cactus umbra. I would not have seen it except a fellow hiker who visits every year told me to look over the fence. Not a large parking lot and not any nearby alternatives, so be patient. A ranger was cutting off traffic from the trailer only parking, and she was recording license plates.

Well maintained, paved, multi use trail. Several official trailhead openings along the New River…read moreTrail. There are also many points to join the trail that are not official trailheads. The Fletcher Heights trailhead is in a medical/industrial park. No bathrooms here. (There is a QT near by if looking for restrooms.) Take a break at one of the covered picnic tables. Water station with water fountain and bottle refill. Tool station near the map to adjust or fix one's bike. Streatching/parcore bars over by Cigna. There is even a little lending library. (Look for the green newspaper holder.) Parking available at the trailhead. If full, additional parking is available further in the center. Usage of the trail was about 50/50 those on bikes vs. those on foot. When passing eachother, people were using good trail etiquette. A couple people were walking their dogs, but not many. With a length of the trail, 13.5 miles, many people seem to be there to take advantage of the length. I myself only walked about 5 miles. Trail itself follows the wash. Use good judgment in regards to weather. Posted signs warn to stay out when flooded; this is a flash flood area. Wash made for a nice view. There were many different types of birds. While I didn't stop, there are spots with benches to sit and enjoy the view. Sporadic spots with shade. Various points had treadmarks where riders have chose to go off roading in the wash.