Great hike with amazing views as you go up I really love South mountain theres so many cool hikes like this trail

This is such a great hidden gem. We had never been to South mountain and Im so glad we choose this trail as our first. We started at 5:15am and the cool shade was fantastic. We hiked up to the natural tunnel, then through the hidden valley, and out (around) fat mans pass. We had such an amazing time. There are mountain bikers, which weve never encountered before while hiking. But everyone was super respectful. We cant wait to go back!

This trail is wonderful. It is also pretty difficult, especially if it is hot out. Make sure to take plenty of water (Id advise taking two bottles) and wear sturdy shoes, as the trail is quite rocky. The views are beautiful, and during the week the trail isnt crowded.

Great place to hike, several trails, go early due to heat. Found several painted rocks that made the trip fun.

This is a steep uphill climb for the first mile. A nice workout if your capable of it. Nice views if your only planning on going part way up. Bring plenty of water, at least 1 liter per hour per person in the summer.

Honestly this has to be one of my favorite trails, I like to go quite often... Its beautiful and too me, with a zoo like feel at parts. I have seen coyotes and pups come out and start howling. I have encountered some rattlesnakes on this trail twice but none as of lately. This trail also takes you to Hidden Tunnel and FatBoy entry which is well worth the walk all the way pass the top.. I recommend rock jumping if you make it back by the tunnel. Its fun. Moromon Trail is a great trail that leads to options to explore. Most of the time the people are nice on this trail. It has been kind of crowded as lately. But get to it and dont forget the water.

Great little trail not from Phoenix that rinds into Hidden Valley. About 4 miles round trip with 700 feet of elevation.

A mixture of intermediate and hard for this trail. During summer, go before the sun is up, as it gets extremely hot! Take more than enough water. I did Hidden Valley via Mormon Trail, which is a little under 3.8 miles RT. You get to Fat Man’s Pass and—of course, hidden valley caves. This is a great hike in escalation, as you get sunrise views and a glimpse of Four Peaks. Officially, one of my favorites.IG @ hikingthisplanet

Fun, 3ish mile hike. Id say its easy-moderate. Views north if downtown phx, caves, rock slides, and rolling terrain. Popular hike amongst locals and visitors. Less traffic and way easier than the popular Camelback Mountain. A lot of trail extensions for mountain biking too.

What a great trailhead! I love in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and I was excited to see such a well maintained park, with so many different paths to take. The view of the city makes it difficult to get lost, but you can lose yourself in the twisting trails, surrounded by huge saguaro cactus, wildlife, rocks and the occasional snake and scorpion . Leave those alone! Ha. Enjoy this great gem if a spot. Oh, I did a night hike, which completely changes the scenery!!

About 630ft elevation gain the first mile. After that its pretty mild. Been here multiple times for challenging runs and hikes to really get my heart rate up. There can be, in my opinion, too many ppl at times, so i dont do this hike to get away, mostly just for the good exercise aspect.

Yo i got lost twice. Goal was to loop around Fatmans pass.. You get to a deadend looking rock formation with dumb graffiti on the right.. but you have to scale that and keep going that way!!It was a great hike regardless! I found myself on national when I got lost and it was nice anyway.Once I found mormon trail again, I finished the loop easily. Easy hike if you stay on trail.

Very nice trail, doesnt take to long, isnt easy but not hard so good for several skill levels, a smaller oarming lot but easy street parking unlike several other trail heads on this side of the mountain. A very scenic hike going up and at the top, and coming down is always alittle easier, be safe and enjoy!

This is a really fun trail. Just make sure you go slow, take your time and take LOTS of water! I also brought applesauce in the pouches and a couple of bananas.

Scenic hike to the hidden valley loop. Moderate difficulty but steep. The parking spot is relatively small.

Did the Hidden Valley Trail via Mormon Trail.Pleasantly surprised at this trail. A bit on the easy side but beautiful scenery the entire time. I recommend doing the loop portion of the trail counter clockwise.There are a few portions of the trail where the rock is very slick, but nothing too crazy. Highly recommend.

Moderate hike; more endurance than technical. Recommend the tunnel loop to Fat Man Pass - but if you take that route, be advised that the trail picks up again to the right after the pass, up a slight rise.Bring water and your camera!

Its definitely a workout for beginner hikers but its a beautiful view of the city...definitely worth it.

Great trail very easy! Easy enough for our 3yr old to join us

Good place to walk and haiking

Good for intermidiate hiking

Great for a quick hike after work. We did the Mormon trail to hidden valley tunnel loop after flying into town. Was about 3.5 to 4 miles with some elevation gain initially but had lots of areas to explore and wander once at the top. Great area and scenery!

Great trail(s) to hike if you like rocky terrain ln like on the south mountain side. Nice views and photo ops as well

An absolutely beautiful trail, especially at sunset. Mostly uphill and rocky so have good shoes and bring lots of water

Dog friendly in cooler weather, neat caves and crevices. Not too difficult, first half is the hardest part but over all its fairly easy.

Great moderate to intermediate hiking trail, easy to find and parking wasnt bad. Spectacular views, interesting rock formations, and some wildlife. It is surprisingly peaceful and quiet; you can climb Morning Trailhead and forget the urban jungle below.Consider going early in the day. There is not much shade.

A great fairly easy hike with a few rocks that need to be stepped onto...No facilities at the trailhead.

This trail leads to the Natural Tunnel & Fat Mans Pass (where you go through both, super fun)

Nice trail. We were out there at 5am, some people already on the trail too. Definitely worth hiking again.

Absolutely beautiful. Came here for my birthday, and it was a great choice.

Kid and dog friendly - great hike and pretty easy and fun. It’s about 4 mile loop. There’s options to mountain bike or trail run. Great views of the city and super clean.

Great place for a good calm relaxing walk or jog...

One of my favorite hikes because you can go beyond Mormon trail to Hidden valley & Fat mans pass! Really cool rock formations and always a good view.

Great trail, it can be a big hard as its mostly walking up hill the whole ways, very dramatic rock views though

Had a good time hiking and it nice and cool outside.( at night ).

Love this trail for a quick morning hike. Its rated moderate, and its rocky. Hiking boots or good hiking shoes would be best advised so you dont slip around on the loose sand.

Love the scenery! I frequent this trail cuz its not as busy like the mainstream ones. If you night hike its the best to watch the skies for whatever you looking for.

Nice trail for a casual workout, we did it midweek and not many people, weekends might be busier.Uphill for the first 30 mins then flats out, easy trail. Nice rock formations (fat mans pass). Highly recommend.

Great little hike (2.4 miles round trip & 700 feet of incline) that if willing can become a great big hike. There are tons of options at the top including the Mormon loop (5 miles).If youre in great hiking shape, under 25 minutes to the top. For your average hiker about twice as long. My personal best at just under 20 minutes.One of the easiest hikes to get a nice view. No need to go to the top for fantastic views..

I just moved near here. Go hike somewhere else, LOL. This is a great hike, very steep with beautiful rock formations. Prettier than the trails on the east side in Chandler.

Enjoyed this hike. Well paved path to the top and other trails. A lot of people hiking this trail on a Saturday morning.Always be safe, take water.

Easy to moderate hiking trail with great scenic views! Photo ops of both the city and nature. Plenty of wildlife. Take plenty of water (as always/anywhere!) You can find people here hiking, biking, jogging, or just walking and taking it slow. Good workout and path for all ages.

Great trail with low traffic and great views.

Beautiful, well maintained trail, with scenic lookouts over Phoenix. What more could anyone ask for. There is a water fountain at the trailhead, and thats it. Bring lots of water.

Beautiful place for someone like me. Mixture of mountain and trail. Fantastic view. Clean. Made it to the fat man no pass trail. But I did passed through, though. Will go again soon

Good place to hike, get ready to hit the rocks and get an uphill workout. Nice views!

Love hiking here. Lots of great stopping points depending on how long you want to hike for.

Great trail. Not too hard with lots of shady spots.

One of my best hikes. Love this trail

Great hiking trails. Amazing view. Very clean. No trash to be seen. Its a rocky climb and a good workout if youre less than fit like myself. The people were also very courteous while allowing other hikers to pass on narrow parts of the trail.

Great trail running trail. Its attached to a lot of other trails too. Easy to get lost but super easy to get to a road.

Pretty vertical hike but not impossible. You get to have a great view of the valley as you hike, and theres a few good alcoves to rest at as you make your way up the trail.

Went early in morning great hike.

Great hike, I wouldnt consider it easy, but also not a difficult hike. There are some cool rock formations and views of the city

Good scenery and short easy hike

Best hike/trail run I have been on in a long time!

I wouldnt say its a beginner Trail, but my family loved this place (ages 5, 11 and 30s). Beautiful views. Take plenty of water (drinking fountain at start/finish).

Tucked away trail. Groomed with some incline and rock face to maneuver.

Good hiking spot

Great day hike for the family. Wonderful scenery and some moderate slopes and rocky terrain. My entire family from the 9 year old on up enjoyed the trail. Dont give up too quickly, the real prize is in the upper parts of the trail in Hidden Valley

Went on a morning hike. The trail was nice, not too challenging. A beautiful hike and we found this little guy sleeping under a huge boulder. What an amazing rattlesnake!Make sure you bring enough water for the journey, and turn back when your water is half finished...

This is a fun day hike! We took our 6 year old up, and while it is steep at times, she did great! There is a rock tunnel about a mile and a half up which is very cool! A great spot to rock climb and explore!

The trail itself is beautiful. However, the hours were listed as open until 11, and thats not the case. Access to the parking lot was closed at the beginning of sundown, before the sun hit the horizon. My friend and I ended up parking elsewhere and going for a bit anyway.

Tough start but great payoff if you head over to the Hidden Valley

My family loves this hiking trail! It is easy with a bench located about half way up alongside a road, so a great area to rest if needed. The best part is getting to the sanctuary and see the little mountain squirrels that will come right up near you. We left peanuts out and they would run up to grab one and run away, it kept our attention for a long time. I also like the direction of this path winds up the mountain so the scenery twists and turns in many different directions.Please consider carpooling to hiking areas, always bring plenty of water, lock your car, and please please do not litter. I always see empty bottles along the local trails and its really a shame to see this in nature.

Perfect for a moderate Sunday morning stroll

I hate to share this.....but, this is Hands down one of my favorite hikes in the Valley! Well cutout easy graduation, clean trail and possible to run.. Better have actual hiking or trail related shoes for the best and safest experience hiking here! Ive hiked this for the past 10years steady is Lovely & a very Therapeutic place! One of the best views of the valley and Camleback Mt form the top crests! Alot to this mountain so makes for great day hikes too! Enjoy this sacred mountain and Please keep it clean!!

Right now (March) This is such a beautiful trail to visit. There are beautiful wildflowers in bloom, cute little quail running around, and this is just a great place to take a timeout from daily life to go on a beautiful hike thats pretty easy to complete in about an hour

Nice trail to walk/ run through.

Awesome trail, some places are hard to get through. Wish markers could be better.

Very beautiful and well kept. Its a fairly rigorous hike, dont feel bad that you have to pull over and let people pass. We had quite a bit of mountain biking going on, too.

Great hike and some nice views of the city!

Sunday in April couldnt have been better. A lesser frequented place in Phoenix for me, but this will be changing.

I love hiking, parked in Ahwatukee and went over the mountain to end at Mormon trail. Its clean, safe, easy, and you can make it any length hike you want. I took family who live in Chicago and they loved it as well. Time of year was perfect!

Great place for the whole family to go hiking

Beautiful scenery! Great place to get a good workout!

Very busy trail, but easy to get to. Great if you are looking for something close to the valley. Its got a pretty strong uphill for a while but then levels out at the too and is much easier. Highly recommend.

Good hike for in town. Starts pretty steep, but didnt feel too hard.

Great place to park and hit the trails.

Fairly easy trail, great for starters. 1.25 miles to summit from 24th St and Baseline entrance. Amazing views of the entire valley! Always remember your water

It was a little crowded for Covid distancing.

Very cool and interactive trail. Good for family of all ages to hike. Kind of annoying as a hiker with all the bikers and traffic but still worth doing. Will have to keep dogs on leash. Heavily trafficked.

Great trailhead and entry to the park!

It is really beautiful. The group I went with only complained because it is pretty steep, but super awesome at the top.

Nice trail for families.

Great place for short hike . Beautiful views with easy access. There are always lots of people on the trail.

Great fun hike with lots of scrambling over and under rocks!!

Always fun with the right company .

Nice loop in a relatively quiet area. Lots of great views and different terrain throughout the hike. Watch out for bikers!

Excellent hike on South Mountain!

Went there to test shoot a couple photos for my car. Been out looking for locations to photograph cars and this was a nice area. As for hiking it seems like a great place. Close to civilization incase you get lost.

Great Hike and beautiful scenery this time of year. Solo or partner make sure you bring your water!

Great trail. Bring good sturdy shoes! I advise adding Hidden Valley Trail to squeeze through Fat Man’s Pass

Its a fairly easy to moderate hike, no shade so wear a hat, sunscreen...its a short hike although lots of trails that branch off so you can make it as short or long as you like.We did about a 3 mile hike up and down, decent views of Phoenix at top.

Fun run great workout if you keep a good pace

Really lovely trail. May not be the best for people with knee problems. If youre going later in the afternoon bring a flashlight. Its pretty hard to see once the sun is going down.

Absolutely beautiful, but not a solitude hike. Prepare yourself. Very busy trail. Lots of people, children, dogs, yet worth every step.

Great trail. Very much a vertical climb.Once at the top, head east on the National trail to see the tunnel, or west to Fat Mans Pass.

Always amazing. Love this place

Great hike for families and pets!