Phoenix Adventures: 12 Family Hikes with Short Trails and Grand Views

Who says a trail has to leave everyone dusty, cranky, and negotiating snack terms by mile three? Some of my favorite Phoenix, Arizona hikes have been the short ones, the kind where the reward shows up before anyone has time to stage a dramatic backpack protest. I learned that on a warm morning when my “quick little walk” turned into a family debate over lizards, shade, and whether a granola bar counts as breakfast. By the time we reached the overlook, the complaints had disappeared into the dese