So many miles of trails, so little time! The Phoenix Mountains Preserve is a total outdoor gem with so many beautiful hiking trails to choose from. The summit trail features a steep trek to a gorgeous 360 degree view of the valley, but there are countless other trails that wind around through the desert landscape at the base of the hills.
The 44th St trailhead has a fairly large parking lot, trail map, water, and restrooms, and access to numerous trails.