Brown's Ranch Road Trail is a hiking area and nature preserve in Scottsdale. It has many trailheads, and some say it's their favorite trail system. The trail system includes hiking, bike, and horse trails.

This trail is an intense and difficult anaerobic hike the entire 1.23 miles to the summit. It ascends approximately 1,280 ft, from 1,424 ft above sea level to 2,704 ft.

Pinnacle Peak trail features a moderate out-and-back trail through the pristine Sonoran Desert environment.

Tom's Thumb Trail is a 4.6-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona that's considered a challenging route. It's open year-round and is a popular area for hiking. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.