Maricopa County, Arizona
2,723 hiking & walking trails · 51parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 47 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Maricopa County, Arizona
Maricopa County is home to 2,723 mapped hiking trails and 51 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 47 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Maricopa County
Up to 251 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Maricopa County
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23 more cities in this county.
Sample Parks in Maricopa County
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Curated Guides for Maricopa County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Maricopa County, Arizona?
Yes — we have 2,723 mapped hiking and walking trails in Maricopa County, Arizona, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Maricopa County, Arizona?
35th Place Trail Access near Paradise Valley is rated hard — the toughest classification among Maricopa County, Arizona's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Maricopa County, Arizona for families?
1 Up near Goodyear is one of the best family picks in Maricopa County, Arizona — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Maricopa County, Arizona?
Each of the 2,723 trails in Maricopa County, Arizona has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Maricopa County, Arizona?
Maricopa County, Arizona has 51 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (17 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Maricopa County, Arizona?
Yes — 4 of Maricopa County, Arizona's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is C C C (AZ) Tonto NF with 4 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Maricopa County, Arizona?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Arizona for more options beyond Maricopa County, Arizona.
Hiking guides for Arizona
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Maricopa County.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Arizona, Ranked
Arizona's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Holly MandarichArizona's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Arizona trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Arizona
Ten gentle, well-marked Arizona trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Arizona
Arizona's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Arizona
Federal parks and recreation areas in Arizona ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Arizona: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Arizona's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.