Hey Yelp friends! Whenever I am in town and the weather…read morepermits, I love to get out and explore this area. These trails are so nice and well marked. We always park and start at the park. They also have a bathroom there. The weather was great, overcast, and breezy today. We walked about 4 miles. Then, we stopped in for a coffee right there in the same parking lot is a coffee shop/ church. It was pretty cool. Busy, but had available tables outside to sit. These trails are not always busy, so they are a great quiet outing. Today was a little different because it's winter break for schools. Although, it was nice to see the youth out enjoying a good hike. Check it out.

We loved the hike! We happened to be in Phoenix, Arizona during thunder and lightning, which of…read morecourse was the perfect time for us to be on the trail and witnessed the beautiful clouds and cool weather.

A little tough to locate. The trailhead is actually in a residential neighborhood with No Parking…read moresigns everywhere . . . I don't blame them as I wouldn't want vehicles all over my streets. You'll need to park at West Wing Park, walk across West Wing Parkway (be sure to use the crosswalk as it is a major road), up High Desert Drive to N Higuera. Hope that helps as Google Maps was marginally helpful. Starts out as a short trek thru a wash-like area between homes. After that as you ascend you get right into a nice moderately challenging varying elevation hike around the mountains. The views are very nice throughout your hike. It looks well traveled but I saw very few people. The folks who live in the neighborhood have it made with such a nice trail so convenient for them. It is most definitely a suburban trail, but clearly an oasis for hikers who live in the area. I am definitely going to be back any time I want a great hike, but do not want to head up to the mountains.

I love hiking, and this is a great spot. It's 4 miles total - including all of the different trail…read moredirections you can go (see picture I uploaded). I have mostly stuck to the Golden Cliffs Trial and have really enjoyed it. It's a great workout! I definitely felt the burn with the incline. Awesome views from up top, too. Remember to never hike alone and to not go when it is hot!

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.

Arrowhead Lakes is where I grew up. It's where I call home (and have since age 9), and I couldn't…read morebe happier that my parents still live here. The neighborhood has definitely quieted down since my childhood days--a time when kids roamed the streets and claimed the ends of culdisacs in numbers on their bikes or rollerblades, both after school and on the weekends. Now however, you won't see much of that. Today the neighborhood is predominantly made up of an older crowd. In fact I don't think I've seen anyone younger than the high school age in the area for some time now, and my parents recently mentioned that they couldn't remember the last time they had a trick-or-treater. So if you're looking to start and/or raise a young family, this probably isn't the ideal neighborhood for you. If you're looking for a quieter more grown scene however, then look no further! As far as the West side of the greater metro Phoenix area goes, the Arrowhead Lakes Estates are by far the best place to call home and everyone knows it. The development offers both lake view properties as well as golf course properties with gorgeous views of the nearby mountains and of course, the lake itself. My experience living here has been on the water, and I wouldn't have it any other way! Who wants to pick up golf balls from your netted yard everyday anyway? The only a downfall to a golf course property. Almost every lake front property has a boat dock to fish off of and accompanying boats to boast which makes sunsets and sunrises all the more beautiful. At Christmas time there is even a light parade open to all who have a boat to participate in. Such a great way to kick off the holiday season! The lake winds around the development--essentially connecting all properties, and even has beautiful waterfalls aligning its path at various stops for your viewing pleasure. All in all, this is a gorgeous place to live, or in my case, get to come home to when I need a break from life.

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.

Dog park is kept pretty clean. The separation for big and small dogs is appreciate. Small walking…read moretrail connected to hikes and a safe neighborhood is nice for a quieter option when it is busy. A nice park and pickleball area as well. Definitely a nice and safe option for a day in the sun!

This is a totally new trail/park area that I was just introduced to. It's way off the beaten path -…read moreoff I-17 North & then about 10 minutes off of Happy Valley Road. We only hung out at the park but looking forward to returning to hike a legit trail!

Gorgeous park! We'd likely have never been here had it not been for the multiple birthday parties…read morewe've attended up there. Word of caution: encourage your littles to go down the purple slide, not the orange one--the orange one injures like a human pinball machine! In any case, the ramadas are plentifully huge, the splash pad is clean, and the big kid and little kid areas are well maintained.

Great park all around!!! Cleanest public bathrooms you'll…read moreever see. Lol Huge grass area for all kinds of activities

This is a very nice Community Park with softball fields. We have been here several times for our…read moregranddaughter's youth softball game. The parking lot is fairly close to the fields. There is a nice restroom. Many of the seating areas are covered- which is very appreciated for the summer games.

Peaceful, spacious and well lit at night. I visited this community park last night after work. It…read morewas lovely. There was even a friendly security officer who checked in with me. It is a place I would feel safe walking at night. It is paved and conducive to walking. I loved the skatepark which was enjoyed by several.