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Desert Foothills Trailhead
68° · Light drizzle nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 am
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Desert Foothills Trailhead

  • 4.8560 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 11 pm

A quiet, scenic trailhead at the base of desert foothills offering easy access to winding paths and panoramic views. Ideal for hikers, dog walkers, and photographers seeking desert scenery and a relaxed outdoor escape with ample parking and well-marked trails.

Quick answers

Desert Foothills Trailhead in short

When is Desert Foothills Trailhead open?

Every day, 5 AM–11 PM.

When is the best time to visit Desert Foothills 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.

Is Desert Foothills Trailhead indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Desert Foothills Trailhead?

Parking lot,14251 S Desert Foothills Pkwy,Phoenix, AZ 85048.

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

  • Open till 11 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • It's outdoors and wet out

68°

Light drizzle

Feels
70°
Rain
75%
Wind
11mph
  1. 2pmRain67°
  2. 3pmLight rain67°
  3. 4pmOvercast68°

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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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 11 pm
monday
5 AM–11 PM
tuesday
5 AM–11 PM
wednesday
5 AM–11 PM
thursday
5 AM–11 PM
friday
5 AM–11 PM
saturday
5 AM–11 PM
sundayToday
5 AM–11 PM

Where and how

Parking lot, 14251 S Desert Foothills Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85048(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+16022627393Websitephoenix.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 560 reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Walking trails
  • Scenic views
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Pet owners
  • Solo friendly
  • Tourists

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.

Your full outfit
  • Rain shellThe whole time
  • Waterproof shoesFrom 2 pm
  • UmbrellaThe whole time