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    Skyline Regional Park

    4.8 (44 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Emma B.

    Did a great little hike here, ended up being shorter than expected as we went the wrong way on one of the trails. The mile markers do take some getting used to. Parking lot has picnic benches, the women's restroom was decent. Lots of trails to choose from. We did see coyotes at the trailhead. And best of all, free. Will be back.

    Dianna S.

    All I will say is that we did NOT spend enough time exploring Skyline Regional Park during our last visit. A group of us gals decided we wanted a hiking adventure day so we started at Skyline Regional Park and chose the Watson Overlook Loop mainly due to timing - it was quick & touted good views. I mean, we had a coffee shop to get to... But it was a beaut. Straight up, super short, and stunning. We actually hiked up it so quickly we had time to explore another mountain biking loop for a little... It has incredible 360-degree views and some big rocks where you can just sit and journal or relax and soak up the views. The drive is a little iffy once you get off the I-10 and the service isn't great so from a directions and communication perspective with friends, it was tricky. But once you get the to main parking area, you will feel comfortable and like you are at any other regional park. There are restrooms, but do recommend you always bring your own extra toliet paper. We did have to share with some awesome hiking buddies but that's also just part of our hiking story, too! The coolest part to us is that this is the southern part of the White Tanks. So we actually went and hiked the Waterfall Trail at White Tanks after but to think that we were hiking the same mountain, just a 25-minute drive difference, was really cool!

    Bob D.

    Great place to hike with trails for all abilities. I love this place. Great place for family hikes and/or picnics. Parking lot has been upgraded to asphalt recently and there's restrooms. SRP is one of Buckeye's treasures.

    Jennifer F.

    Great hiking.. all pics were taken at the halfway point on turnbuckle .. it's the only hike I do

    Sierra W.

    This is probably one of my FAVORITE two mountains I have been to. The hours are more ideal and if I remember correctly, once you're in you can leave whenever you want. You're not stuck inside. Granite falls is by far my favorite trail because it goes up down and has a little bit of everything. And when the sun starts going down there's still some light because of where the mountain is and the sun is going down, if that makes sense at all hahah. Just such a pretty mountain. I would say this mountain has only so many trails and it's got mostly moderate to hard trails. The easy ones are connected to more moderate ones for sure. Attached are photos from all trails I have done at this mountain. Definitely recommend anyone going here. One of the better mountains I have been to.

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    Grace R.

    I brought my dogs with me to hike and they made it through! The trails are well maintained. Make sure to bring plenty of water to drink and a water bowl when hiking with dogs. We stopped every 15-20 mins to make sure the dogs are hydrated. We hiked the Turnbuckle trail which is three miles. The trail has inclines and narrow paths. Sometimes, I let the dogs hike up and the trails off leash. Make sure to scan for thorns from cacti along a side of the landscape, they can easily poke a dog paw. I was very proud of my fur babies when they finished the trail. I would definitely go back hike again!

    Andrea W.

    I came to hike here on a Sunday afternoon, arriving to the parking lot around 1:30PM which was pretty full at the time. We started the hike and did Turnbuckle to Chukwalla up to Pyrite Summit, and I really appreciate the clear signage throughout the paths. There not only were signs on what the trail names were, but also a map would accompany it! It was pretty awesome; always knew how much more distance we had to go and always knew what trail we were on. Incredible even more so that this place is free! Anyway, the hike itself was fine, nothing too spectacular in my opinion - just the normal Arizona desert. It wasn't very steep but it was slightly rocky (ie not super suitable for running). The view at the top was alright; it wasn't too high altitude-wise so it wasn't too impressive, but the views were still nice as we could see the city below and the mountains around us. Took about an hour to get up and another hour to get down.

    Caught this one just as the sun was rising
    Annette B.

    This is a beautiful hiking spot to see some of what the Phoenix metropolitan area has to offer. The parking is adequate and there are restrooms on site. The signs on the trail are a little confusing and I did end up on a 5 mile hike instead of the planned 3 miles. (Probably a good thing though!) I plan on many returns because of the beautiful surrounding landscapes.

    Pretty sunrise at turnbuckle trail

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    3 years ago

    Love this park, very good place to take family pictures as well. My kids enjoy the hikes

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    Awesome place to hike. So many trails for beginners to experts. Oh and the views are spectacular!

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    4 years ago

    Stunning trails to go hiking on. Some are fairly difficult, but all are gorgeous and have amazing views!

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    4 years ago

    Love going there, they have open a lot of different trails now. Go and enjoy the beautiful views

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    6 years ago

    Fun place to go out and hike with family and friends. We really enjoy the out doors and skyline regional park is a great way to enjoy it.

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    We truly enjoy bringing the kids out for a Hike with the different trails it doesn't get boring and it's so close to home.

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    So far we have hiked the Turnbuckle and Quartz Mine/Skyline Crest trails.

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    Quartz Peak

    Quartz Peak

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    (5 reviews)
    25.0 mi

    A difficult hike with amazing views! I loved this hike. It's a long way back to the trailhead from…read morethe road and there are places where having 4x4 or higher clearance would be nice, but I saw a Prius at the trailhead. There are workarounds. It's a long and steady climb, definitely one of the more challenging hikes in the west valley. The last little bit there's some scrambling to get to the peak. The views are amazing and the giant slabs of quartz are beautiful.

    For years, I had stared out at the Sierra Estrella mountains wondering if I'd ever get the chance…read moreto hike to the top of Quartz Peak. I'm a Civic owner, so as soon as I heard about the sand roads and necessity of a high clearance/4x4 vehicle, I thought the day would never come (there's no way I'm buying a gas guzzling Jeep with a 30-mi each way work commute lol). That is, until I met some other awesome hikers from the Valley and coordinated an epic carpool! We met up in downtown Phoenix and headed out in the Jeeps to Goodyear. After getting off the 10 and heading down Estrella/Rainbow Ranch roads for what seemed like a good while, along came the sand/dirt roads. And man did they live up to their reputation! Some super fun off-roading action ensued, and let's just say I was so glad I wasn't in my own little car. One of the hiking buddies advised that he once tried to get to the trailhead in his Dodge Caravan but got stuck in the sand and wrecked the transmission. Yikes! Once we got to the trailhead (obviously an adventure in and of itself), it was a steady 5-6 mile uphill climb to the summit. There are definitely some false Peaks to conquer along the way that are grueling physically and mentally; however, once you get to the last half mile or so, it's a fairly short scramble and totally doable. Once you get to the top, you are greeted by a fantastic view of West Valley, South Mountain, Four Peaks, the Supes, East Valley, and the vast desert to the southwest. The way down is easier on the cardio but harder on the knees due to loose rocks so watch your step and don't rush it. Your legs will probably be sore for the next day or two but it'll be accompanied by the feeling of accomplishment! I also recommend going with a group as I did. Strength and support in numbers people! Plus, you may meet someone new and make friends along the way! I'm not sure when I'll get the chance to hike Quartz Peak again, but now every time I look out to the west at it, the memories will never fade!

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    Skyline Regional Park - hiking - Updated July 2026

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