Arizona · Hiking

Hidden Valley Trail

Hidden Valley TrailPhoto: dconvertini, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.0 mi
round trip
33 ft
climb
2,094 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Nov–Apr
best months

Hidden Valley Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Phoenix South Mountain Park, on city land about 0.97 miles long. The route rises about 33 feet from a low point at 1,955 feet to a high point at 2,094 feet. The most comfortable months to visit are winter and early spring. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in South Phoenix run from highs around 67°F in January to about 78°F in March, while summer highs top 100°F from June through August. The trail is a practical choice for a quick outing. It works well for a short walk or as a connector to the surrounding park. Bikes and horses are both allowed, so it suits a range of visitors. Rock Tunnel Area, a climbing area, sits about 0.3 miles away, and the Mormon Trail and Young Man Trail are each about half a mile off. Scrap Metal, another climbing area, is about half a mile away as well.

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  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Hidden Valley Trail

    Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      67° / 42°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      71° / 44°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      78° / 48°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      85° / 54°

      2 wet

    5. May

      93° / 61°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      101° / 69°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      103° / 77°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      101° / 78°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      97° / 71°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      87° / 59°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      74° / 48°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      65° / 41°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at South Phoenix, AZ, 3.5 mi away at 1,155 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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