No matter what time of year it is, I always enjoy hiking this trail up South Mountain. There's always something to see from the tall saguaro cacti to the desert wildlife. The last time my wife and I hiked this trail we even ran into a chuckwalla!
I recommend hiking to the stone hut at the top of the telegraph pass trail, or if you're up for it, hiking all the way to Dobbins Point at the summit. Be sure to bring plenty of water and wear good hiking shoes.