Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead

Gorgeous views of the city. Public restrooms at the bottom. My first hike & it was rocky. The parking lot is small so expect to park on the street. I went at 9am on a Saturday. I wish the signs along the trails were more clear. We have no clue which trail we took but we ended at the top of Tip Top Peak.

Seems like a small mountain area, but once you're on it you can hike for a couple of hours and never repeat a trail. Challenging steep trails as well as fairly flat trails; mix 'em up or just choose based on your ability or how you're feeling that day. Usually not very crowded.

Perfect place to start a hike, run or mountain bike ride. Excellent variety of trails for all ability levels. You can take trail 100 all the way to 7th Ave without ever having to cross a street as there are tunnels under Route 51, Cave Creek Rd and 7th St.

Parking can be horrendous here, but once on the trails, lets you do great loops hiking or biking.

This is a great place for bikers. All kinds of trails, both summit and miles of flat trails. I was told you can hike all the way to Dreamy draw!

The trails are many. Some not well marked. Some people don't keep their dogs on leash like they are supposed to. Making it difficult for others with horses. I'm glad to see doggy bags being used.but not picked up! They are just left next to the trail. People might be intending to pick it up later, but.the poop bags remain. REALLY! If you can't expect to pick up after your dog, then don't get one. We all enjoy a clean trailhead. So those of us with dogs, pack it out! Thank you.

Awesome place to hike. It's close to home, so easy to get to. I rarely see anybody else on the trails. The terrain varies enough to change up your routine if you go daily.

Two bits is a decent climb, while 100 is much flatter.

It is a multi-use park, so watch out for horses and mountain bikers.

This is my favorite place to hike in the city. It's really convenient and once you're out on a trail you no longer feel like you're in the middle of the city.

One of my favorite hikes in Phoenix! I've always found parking, even when I go around 7/8am in the morning.

Thursday mid morning quiet trail saw maybe 25 hikers total. The trail goes up 500-600 feet to "Two Bit Peak. " I am 60ish and did fine. Views of Camelback and Piestewa. It is an out and back hike.

Just finished an amazing hike and plan on coming back soon. If you're a local or just in town for a bit come for a hike, you won't regret it.

Great place for a quick hike. Good trail up to Dixie/Two Bit Peak. Nice views. Lots of parking available.
**There are bathrooms but no water at the trailhead.

Sparse crowd.the trail to two-bit peak is a tough one. This place has got a huge maze of trails, a treasure for any trail runner.

Mild to moderate trail. There is a large rock on the side of the trail where it gets harder. Bring plenty of water! Took me about 2 hours to hike all the way up and down.

Rough climb if you haven't been working out recently, but it's definitely doable just take breaks and bring plenty of water.

All of Phoenix Mountain Preserve is a great place to explore and enjoy nature. 40th St trailhead is prime location for a morning hike to Two Bit Peak

T100 is a great expanse of trails for MTB riding. I've been riding out there for years and can still find new routes to explore.