Hidden Valley via Mormon Trail

4.4 mi1,752 ft Rating 6/10Difficulty 4/10

2,096 ft 1,266 ft

Elevation along the recorded route — 1,266 ft at its lowest to 2,096 ft at its highest.

Enjoyable city hike that quickly climbs up the foothills of South Mountain and then drops into a quiet, scenic valley with fun obstacles along the way. Great family hike.

Photos

Making our way through the Natural Tunnel
Setting her own pace through the wash
Charlotte surrounded by "tall" brush
Phoenix haze in the distance

Along the way

Saddle 2

Fat Man's Pass
Natural Tunnel

Trailhead 1

Mormon Trailhead (24th Street)

Junction 1

Mormon Trail / National Trail junction