North Mountain - Trail 44 — Attraction in Phoenix

Beautiful hike with a 360 degree view of the city at the top. If you’re a novice hiker, 80% of the hike from the parking lot is paved but steep! Whenever I bring someone for the first time they comment on how fast you come up on the incline.

It’s mild cardio with a definite burn on the quads before you hit pavement. Great for training. A lot of locals like to run it.

You can hike the whole mountain from the 7th Avenue side to the 7th Street side. The 7th Avenue side is definitely a level up in intensity with hardly any people and not paved.

The 7th Street side has parking, picnic areas, a restroom, etc.

If you have a group, it’s fun to park two cars with one at the 7th Ave lot, and one in the 7th Street lot so you can hike the whole mountain from both sides.

Great for kiddos because most of it is paved! Lots of families.

Sunrise in the cooler months is spectacular and highly recommended!

Scramble is also a fun breakfast place to grab coffee afterwards down the street.

Be sure to touch the handprint sign at the top by the towers to say you made it!!😊

IMPORTANT I cannot stress the importance of having water when hiking in the summer months. Many of our popular hiking trails are closing from 11-5 due to excessive heat. Please please please go well stocked with hydration!

Good rule of thumb: One bottle of water to go up, and one bottle of water to go...

This trailhead is located at the second parking structure, from the first main parking lot. If you’re walking up from the first main parking lot, it’s an incline walk and then to the right to find Trail 44.

The first part of the trail is not paved, rocky, and a strenuous up hill hike.

You finally reach a paved section of the hike, which gives you photo ops. Although easier to keep your footing, this path continues to go up in elevation, until you reach the antennas. There is an opportunity to high five 🖐️ or keep going up an unpaved rocky trail to the tip top.

There’s a lot of traffic in and out of the park, but amble parking spots. Dog friendly, on leash, and so many chipmunks and squirrels in the area. I found the hike strenuous for a beginner hiker, but it’s a nice cardio challenge for a more experienced...

The North Mountain Trail offers an inviting blend of natural beauty and accessible adventure, making it a moderate hike suitable for most individuals. Spanning several miles through picturesque landscapes, the trail meanders along well-maintained paths that cater to both novice hikers and those with more experience. As hikers embark on this journey, they are greeted by a variety of terrains, from gentle slopes to occasional moderate inclines that provide a satisfying challenge without overwhelming those new to...