I love to watch the sunset from the A Mountain, the view of Tempe city from here its amazing. Its a moderate trail, there are stairs if you want to do harder exercise, the ramp to mid mountain is steep but after that its easy. If you like to watch airplanes near you this is the perfect spot.

Nice Tempe viewpoint. Run up as fast as you can

If you have the opportunity to climb the mountain, do it. Its beautiful. Take your time and expect others to be around you.

It offers a great view of the city and it is an excellent quick hike as well.

Really great view of the sunset and the cityscape. A little too close to the noise of town for my taste. usually pretty crowded at sunset.

Steep but short hike. Some parts of the hike are narrow. Definitely recommend good shoes

Hiked up after lunch, wasnt expecting the steep hike up but awesome views of the city

A great place to go a short exercise.Going up to the top is about 10 min. On the top, you can see ASU campus clearly in the south. In the north, there is a beautiful mountain. The PHX airport is in the east. Many planes fly by every few minutes.

Short step climb. Trail is not well kept at all. Avoid evening as there are lots of people who walk up at this time it does offer some nice views but for such a popular place to climb one would like to see improved trails.

Relatively steep and challenging for the less than in shape or small children, but overall a quick and scenic hike with ASU on one side and the expanse of Phoenix and its suburbs on the other. Pavement leads to rugged steps and Rocky terrain so proper footwear is a must. Well worth the effort.

Was fun to check out love the walk and the view was amazing

Good walk. Great view. Not scary. Not super long.

Awesome quick shot of excitement. A small but challenging hill that rewards with a scenic panorama of the city.

An easy hike in the center of Tempe. A great way to get a little exercise before visiting one of the many local restaurants or bars for lunch or dinner.

Trash isnt strewn everywhere. A major bonus is that planes landing on Sky Harbors left runway (including widebodies in the PM) fly directly over the top. It is better for big kids (at least 6 or 7), though, because parts of the trail can get narrow and steep with high railing that is easy for tall adults to bend under.

Pretty crowded and the top is closed right now. Otherwise, if you want a good view of the city and a nice little workout then I say go here!

Short but challenging. Im still sore hahaha

This mountain was exceptionally fun and simple to climb because of the trail. There is a really big incline so if you cant walk up steep areas big dont suggest it. The amount of Tim to get to the top is about 15 minutes and the view of the city below is worth it.

Worth the hike! Make sure you go around sunset. The views are unbeatable!

Easy to find, easy to park, easy trail for beginners!

Hard to find beginning of the trail but very short and pleasant hike

So fun!! It’s a full moon and a great workout scampering to the peak. Fabulous view. Just do it! You can do it!!

This place has great views of the entire Valley. Recommended hike for anyone but the top half is a bit rough with The Rock. Can be a bit slippery depending on your Footwear. Bring water.

This is a great little hike. Even if it’s over 100 degrees or more.

If you want to enjoy sunset near asu tempe campus this is the place you should go for. You can take any orbit and get down at tempe transport center and from there there will a small hike for around 15min to reach the top of the mountain. Its a easy hike and from top whole tempe can be viewed. I didnt see any public restroom and there are paid street parking available. I dont recommend to be there afer sunset as people take weed on that time so if you dont like weed its not the place for you after sunset and its also pretty dark. If you like sunset and want to enjoy the sky color its the place you should try at least once

Watching the sunset especially when your w the one you love. Very Easy for anyone to get to the top

Nice hike if you dont mind a steep uphill. I was disappointed by the smell of trash and trash on the ground.

1st Time Up!! Not bad @ all... Nice view from the top. Now to find another to Conquer!! Haha!!

17 years of living in AZ and this is the first time Ive climbed up. Depending on which trail you take it can either be moderate or very challenging. View is amazing, well worth the cardio.

A great local place to hike. I was visiting from California during the summer & could tell that this little mountain is well loved. The view is nice at the top, a great photo opp with the A & parking. However IF hiking during the summer or visiting make sure to arrive before 8am before it gets hot!

Cool little hike right in town.

As commonly known as A mountain. Parking is available in a bog lot. Moderate stiff climb. The end part of the climb has got wooden and concrete steps. The view of Tempe from top is amazing. Planes just fly over your head and you can see the airport. Sunset is one of the best time to be there. Dog friensly hike.

Great please for a work out!

Great way to see the area & get away from within the area! Nice workout to the top with some fantastic views!

Great views of the city. However, the asphalt part of the hike was extremely steep. We should have gone on the dirt pat around the butte. Also, the climb up the stairs was a little nerve racking. The dirt around the wooden steps had eroded making the steps extremely tall and hard to navigate.

Beautiful sunset. But get down while theres still light!

Hiking up “A” mountain at sunrise or sunset is the best

Nice short hike that overlooks Tempe at the top

One great place to hike.pic taken near dusk.

Love my hike.

If you are in downtown Tempe near Mill Avenue and the Salt River then this is a great little spot to do a very short hike that goes straight uphill and then straight back down. Its kind a like going to the gym and using the stair mill only outside so not quite as boring. You get great views of pretty much the entire Phoenix area until the nothing of the desert begins from up top of the mountain.The only real bummer is whenever youre in Tempe parking is a pain in the butt. You have to find a meter that doesnt have a ticket saying that you cant park there but your credit card in and remember to get back because people ticket and tell you in no time at all.

A nice short, occasionally steep walk with views of Phoenix

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Its a short and quick hike, the trail is well defined and there is a great view of the surrounding city.

A nice little hike

Great place for hiking and a view you would remember.

Great hike. Got my blood flowing. Steep inclines and some lose rocks.

Good quick hike with a great view of the valley.

Went up for sunset, was blown away. Sat for an hour just watching the city lights come on and the planes going by. Trail is very steep in some spots. Not good for disabled or elderly. Bring a bottle of water.

Short hike with amazing views of Tempe, Phoenix, and sky harbor airport. Absolutely loved it!

Loved this hike, view was awesome!

Very steep and challenging. Beautiful view

Small mountain expectular view but very. Hello and easy to upload in 10 minutes you upload, for beginners

Great views while you hike a steep mountain.

You can park in the Mission Palms North Lot for easiest access to this place. Theyll charge you about $2 an hour.Best times to come to this place if you want to avoid the crowd is around sunrise OR you can go after sunset. Come any other time, and youll run into a few people climbing up and down.Although the trails arent too fancy, it will get your heart pumping. My favorite workout here is that concrete trail that runs from the base of the mountain facing Rio Salado and then goes up and then down to a sandy/gravely area. Just do 3 of those and you got a cardio challenge!The views are amazing too. You can see all of downtown Tempe, and whats really cool too is even when youre halfway up, you can see the Sky Harbor Airport runway.

Face place to hike

Great, has been a year since Ive been here but enjoyed it once again

It was too high. Killed my glutes getting up there. Then when I got to the top there was no wifi.

Love the place, love the view....soothes me completely

Nice place to do a short hike. You get an amazing view of the city. Bring water and sunscreen!

“A mountain” is a fun little hike. It’s not very strenuous of a walk, but you get a nice view of Tempe and ASU campus from the top. Would recommend if you’re looking for a short and easy hike.

Great short, steep hike. Patch/Steps most of the way

Nice hike. Beautiful view of the city

Just a quick hike I do during lunch at work. Its pretty steep but otherwise easy.

Quick climb, big steps, very crowded, so be careful.

An easy hike. Beautiful view, especially at sunset.

A nice, quick hike in town. Great views and a wonderful place to watch the sunrise or sunset. We parked in a nearby parking garage on a weekend. Fairly easy and partially paved trail.

Nice little climb in the middle of the city brings up the heart rate and gives excellent views of the valley. Aside from Camelback Mtn and Piestewa Peak, Hayden Butte offers the best views of the sprawling metropolis, especially during sunrise and sunset. Good footwear is a good idea, and bring a little bit of water, but you shouldn’t expect to carve out much time for this one. Quick and easy, albeit somewhat crowded and often dirty after college kids trash it on the weekends.

An easy and short hike to a great view of Tempe and Phoenix. Also a full view of the ASU Tempe campus for students like me.Theres a couple viewpoints along the way for inexperienced hikers but most should be able to do the hike with little rest. It is a bit steep at the beginning and there are a few steep stairs along the way but its worth the 15-30 minute climb.You can also climb down the other side and get a great view of the gold A!Just make sure to bring a bottle of water per person and come either in the morning or around sunset, I recommend the latter, the city with the sunset orange background is beautiful!

Perfect place to have a look at the valley around. Beautiful sunset view from the top of A Mountain. You can see Tempe, Phoenix, Mesa and all the giant mountains in greater Phoenix. The salt lake river looks very beautiful from the top. The whole ASU Tempe Campus can also be seen from there.The hike is easy. Watch out for the sharp stones at the peak.

Nice morning hike

Didnt hike it. Google maps has a tendency to make even you think youve been somewhere though lol I do pass by it all the time on the light rail for example on the way to work.

Love hiking here, best view of Tempe and the surrounding areas

Easy hike that can be done wearing flip flops (though closed toed shoes are still recommended). Sunset/night is especially lovely, since you can see the city from just a short hike. There are many people around at all hours, even when I went at 2AM on weeknights when I was in school.

Easy and quick hike. Really crowded.

Great hike! The view of Phoenix/Tempe is breathtaking at sunset! I highly recommend this hike!

Nice place to relax after climb

Moderate climb but short. A good place to see Tempe and south Scottsdale. Also a great ace to watch the crew races on Tempe Town Lake.

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Nice hiking trail. Very simple but had my calves burning.

Love the view from the top.

Easier trail with railings, some loose rock in places. Easy to go to the top and down in an hour or less!

Hike there ALL the time and I bring guest with me to hike

Its beautiful at night.

Great view! Now even better that the electronics are gone.

An easy hike that wont take more than 40 minutes, right next to the light rail, good hike for a daily morning routine with a beautiful view.

Great little legburner.

Small but serious little rock stucture....great workout

Short but fun hike with a cool outcrop of rocks with Indian petroglyphs ..no signs, just look out for it near the base on the switch back

Awesome I could almost touch the airplanes

This easy to moderate difficulty hike is doable by most.The views of Tempe are worth the short trip.

A-Mountain by Mill’s Ave in Tempe!! The views of the PHX airport’s landing strip, the mountains on all sides and the city of Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale make up for the strenuous hike and gain in elevation from Mill’s Ave to the top! A good place for a good exercise and beautiful sunsets as well!

This is a good work out for your body...and the view is beautiful

Great quick hike. Little hot on a sunny day but honestly real easy. I bike to it and hike it and Im fine.

Its so peaceful to sit at the relaxation place om A mountain. The view of the city from there is really nice. Its easy to hike to the top as well

Love hiking the trails. Beautiful scenery.

Beautiful trail, especially at sun set. Id recommend bringing at least a liter of water if youre going in the summer. It is quite steep and there are some tight spots (easy to maneuver if someone is coming in the opposite direction, though). Wear shoes with good grip and a camera to capture the beauty! Not a full five stars due to the awful amounts of litter at the top. Its a shame people cant respect it!

Great hike, fun way to start your day or end you run.

Nice hike up. Good views of the area.

Best place to chill out near ASU campus. Great sunset vistas. The trail slightly steep but very short. My go to place for relaxation.