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Desert Classic Trail, Parkside
67° · Heavy rain nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 am
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Desert Classic Trail

  • 4.732 reviews
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Desert Classic Trail is a sun-drenched hiking area offering sweeping desert panoramas and native saguaro-lined paths. Expect steady climbs, well-marked trails, and abundant opportunities for photography, wildlife spotting, and invigorating outdoor exercise. Visit for a peaceful escape into Sonoran scenery and memorable scenic viewpoints.

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Desert Classic Trail in short

When is the best time to visit Desert Classic Trail?

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 Classic Trail indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Desert Classic Trail?

Phoenix, AZ 85042.

Right now · 2:00 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

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Heavy rain

Feels
69°
Rain
51%
Wind
10mph
  1. 3pmLight rain67°
  2. 4pmOvercast68°
  3. 5pmOvercast67°

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. 1 Desert Classic Trail
  2. 2 Western Star Park · 15 min
  3. 3 Marcos De Niza Trail · 18 min
Phoenix, AZ 85042(opens the map)DirectionsTo Parkside

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 32 reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Photography
  • Nature walks
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Casual
  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Solo friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Around Parkside

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a rain shell. Waterproof shoes until 4 pm. Umbrella all day.

Your full outfit
  • Rain shellThe whole time
  • Waterproof shoesUntil 4 pm
  • UmbrellaThe whole time