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![Saguaro, Ridge and Granite Trail Loop](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/824af2_4a29e668a7cb4950a9008065981837e9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_570,h_249,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/824af2_4a29e668a7cb4950a9008065981837e9~mv2.webp)
Saguaro, Ridge and Granite Trail Loop
A beautiful hike through the Sonoran Desert with incredible views (including Red Mountain) and close to Mesa - who could ask for more?!
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![Freedom Trail (#302)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/824af2_a5ae1bd1e8c749bca6de3c4ea2aae6c8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_570,h_249,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/824af2_a5ae1bd1e8c749bca6de3c4ea2aae6c8~mv2.webp)
Freedom Trail (#302)
If you are planning to do one hard hike while visiting Phoenix and Camelback was on your radar, then this is definitely the hike for you!
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Butcher Jones Trail
Butcher Jones Trail is a true desert oasis with gorgeous views of Saguaro Lake, Salt River, and the Sonoran Desert.
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![The Desert is... GREEN*??!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/824af2_3bfba67e1020484eaf7e4cd7a9a69f18~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_570,h_249,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/824af2_3bfba67e1020484eaf7e4cd7a9a69f18~mv2.webp)
The Desert is... GREEN*??!
I assumed hiking around Phoenix would be similar to wandering through a vast, desolate landscape with sparse cacti... I.WAS.WRONG.