When is the best time to visit Shaw Butte Trailhead?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
68° · Light drizzle nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 amThings to do in Phoenix
TrailMoon Valley
Shaw Butte Trailhead
- 4.880 reviews
- Free
Shaw Butte Trailhead is a rugged desert gateway offering short to moderate hikes with panoramic views of Phoenix and the surrounding Sonoran landscape. Expect rocky paths, scattered saguaro and creosote, and popular lookout spots for photography, fitness outings, and family-friendly exploration.
Quick answers
Shaw Butte Trailhead in short
Is Shaw Butte Trailhead indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Shaw Butte Trailhead?
12898 N Central Ave,Phoenix, AZ 85022.
Right now · 1:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Better tomorrow at 7 am.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- It's outdoors and wet out
- Hours unknown: check before you go
68°
Light drizzle
- Feels
- 70°
- Rain
- 75%
- Wind
- 11mph
- 2pm
67° - 3pm67°
- 4pm
68°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Shaw Butte Trailhead
- 2 Trailhead 100 · 14 min
- 3 North Mountain Visitor Center · 14 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 80 reviews
Known for
- Morning walks
- Photography
- Jogging
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
- Dog friendly
The feel
- Casual
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
- Pet owners
Around Moon Valley
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a rain shell. Umbrella all day. Waterproof shoes from 2 pm.
Rain shellThe whole time
Waterproof shoesFrom 2 pm
UmbrellaThe whole time