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The Best Hiking in Mesa

Looking for the best hiking in Mesa? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Mesa. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Mesa

  • Mesa, Arizona

    Hawes Trail System Loop

    7.26 mi / 1066 ft gain
    Hawes Trail System Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Fountain Hills, Arizona.
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  • Mesa, Arizona

    Hawes Ridge Loop

    3.03 mi / 289 ft gain
    Hawes Ridge Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mesa, Arizona.
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  • Mesa, Arizona

    Hawes Trail to Granite Trail Loop

    5.58 mi / 823 ft gain
    Hawes Trail to Granite Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Mesa, Arizona.
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  • Mesa, Arizona

    Crismon Wash Trail

    2.25 mi / 66 ft gain
    Crismon Wash Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mesa, Arizona.
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  • Mesa, Arizona

    Saguaro, Ridge and Granite Trail Loop

    3.82 mi / 581 ft gain
    Saguaro, Ridge and Granite Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mesa, Arizona.
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  • Mesa, Arizona

    Horse Tale Trail

    4.51 mi / 728 ft gain
    Horse Tale Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Mesa, Arizona.
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  • Mesa, Arizona

    Saguaro Trail

    2.3 mi / 466 ft gain
    Saguaro Trail is an out-and-back trail located near Mesa, Arizona.
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  • Mesa, Arizona

    Buckhorn Campground Nature Trail

    0.37 mi / 36 ft gain
    Buckhorn Campground Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mesa, Arizona.
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  • Apache Junction, Arizona

    Merkle Hill Vista Trail

    1.09 mi / 348 ft gain
    Merkle Hill Vista Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mesa, Arizona.
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  • Apache Junction, Arizona

    Noso Trail

    1.08 mi / 135 ft gain
    Noso Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Apache Junction, Arizona.
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  • Apache Junction, Arizona

    Cat's Peaks Loop via Blevins Trail

    2.88 mi / 361 ft gain
    Cat's Peaks Loop via Blevins Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mesa, Arizona.
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  • Apache Junction, Arizona

    Blevins Trail

    3.05 mi / 197 ft gain
    Blevins Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mesa, Arizona.
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  • Apache Junction, Arizona

    Blevins Trail and Cat Peaks Pass

    4.16 mi / 371 ft gain
    Blevins Trail and Cat Peaks Pass Is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Apache Junction, Arizona.
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  • Mesa, Arizona

    Merkle Trail

    1.05 mi / 59 ft gain
    Merkle Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Apache Junction, Arizona.
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  • Apache Junction, Arizona

    Hike the Wind Cave Trail

    4.2
    2.9 mi / 790 ft gain
    This is a great trail for a run or for stretching your legs exploring the caves in Usery Mountain Regional Park. Keep in mind that the trail leads you up to the cave and is the end point. To get better views of the area, you'll have to climb up past the caves, where the trail is not marked.
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  • Apache Junction, Arizona

    Hike the Pass Mountain Loop

    7 mi / 951 ft gain
    The Pass Mountain Trail is a 7 mile loop hike that takes you through a noticeable change of terrain and scenery in Usery Mountain Park near Mesa, AZ. This loop is best done clockwise and bringing plenty of water is recommended. This hike is dog-friendly. 
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