Javelina Canyon Trailhead — Attraction in Phoenix

I’m just getting back into hiking and with knee issues, I feel this is the perfect trail to build up for more difficult hikes. The inclines are more gradual, and there are many places where it is level or where you reach small plateaus. A person can choose how intense they want it to be of course as you can go onto different paths depending on how long you wish to stay and enjoy. I did not do the whole loop and look forward to seeing the petroglyphs next time but it was perfect for what I wanted. At 77 degrees, I was not over thirsty, I had coconut water with me which was sufficient. That to say it wasn’t a hard hike. If you have any lower body issues, I think you would find this hike suitable to get your hike in without taxing yourself. The views are beautiful from different vantage points. I found fellow hikers to be polite and out there to enjoy the beauty. The trail is good for mountain bikes generally speaking. The paths are quite rocky though and a bit narrow so bikers will be in for a bumpy ride. With all the rocks on the path you have to be careful not to twist your ankles but people who love to hike will navigate just fine.

I truly wish people would respect the natural environment and not break bottles and litter!! We need to be advocates if we see it. There are cans at the trail entrance so places to...

One of the best hiking , running trails in Phoenix. It has several different loop lengths and difficulty levels to choose from. It’s easy / moderate difficulty at times. Terrain it rugged and stony Sonoma desert and it gets quite sandy, rocky and even sharp at times. If you go there during the day be prepared with hat, sunscreen and plenty of water as it gets really hot. Best time is either at dusk or dawn, when temperatures are bit cooler and tolerable. Make sure you get headlamp however as it gets dark and easy to miss a step. Otherwise it’s really great place for single / couple / family exercise for all levels...

Easy access to both Javelina Canyon and Beverly Canyon. Lots of great trails to access from this location. Anywhere from a quick out and back, to a full day. The only caveat is that the parking lot fills up on weekends and you may have to park in the street up to 1/2 mile from the trailhead. Parking in the lot is limited to marked spaces and you may get a ticket if you try to improvise one. Hint: if you have a motorcycle, there are always a few spots available at the he southeast corner of the lot. March is...