Adero Canyon Trailhead

We love hiking this trail. It’s about 1hr and 15 min each way. Fairly easy and stunning views. Bring lots water and enjoy. It’s a trail you could hike probably year round … depending on the summer heat.

Very well kept Trailhead. Clean bathrooms and filtered water station. Nice parking lot. Very doable hike and well maintained. Highly recommend a sunrise hike!

As housing development expands in Fountain Hills, new hiking opportunities are emerging in previously untouched canyons. This particular area is stunning, especially the Ridgeline Trail, one of the easier and more popular routes. The view from the top is breathtaking. There are plenty of well-marked trails to explore, all with clear signage. The landscape is filled with majestic saguaros and vibrant desert flora. Parking is free and generally available throughout the day.

The Prominade trail is a little steep at first, but quickly levels off and has incredible views. The trail is an old road, about 10 feet wide, which continues for about a mile. Red Mountain, Weavers Needle, Four Peaks and the fountain are all visible most of the way. Other moderate to difficult trails branch off, some lead into the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve, while others lead into the McDowell County Park. A mega-loop is possible, crossing over Bell Pass and returning over Sunrise Peak.

Amazing trails. The Western loop-Andrew-Kinsey-sunrise peak is not as long timewise as they say, just don't doddle! With several places to take pictures. Ridgeline Trail is easy, but a bit technical in spots. GREAT views of town at the end! Like most trails, most people don't know the basic rules of trails. Bike Yield to Hike, Hike Yield to Horse. Those going uphill have right away over those going downhill, but still applied the above yield rules.