Mormon Trailhead

This was my first time on this hiking trail, and I would rate it as a moderate hike. There’s a lot of incline, but the views along the way are incredible. There are also plenty of spots to stop and catch your breath. The scenery is absolutely stunning. However, parking can be a challenge as it’s very limited in this area. If you plan to hike here, I highly recommend arriving early since parking spots fill up quickly, and street parking is not allowed. Be sure to bring enough water—at least a 15 oz (1.5L) bottle. If you’ve already consumed half of your water by the halfway point, I’d suggest turning back, as the Arizona heat can be intense. Even after reaching the end of the Mormon Trail, there are other trails you can continue on if you’re up for it, though I decided to stop there and head back. The hike back was definitely easier on the body. I’d also recommend wearing hiking boots instead of shoes for more ankle support, as the trail has plenty of rocks that can make it slippery. The wrong footwear could easily cause you to slip or lose your balance.

Great hiking location. Challenging enough for the family to have lots to see and explore! Lots of big rocks to climb and awesome view of the cities.

I absolutely loved it! The mountain was rocky, and there were numerous stones stacked on top of each other, some appearing to have a precious quality. It was truly extraordinary. However, I really wish it had a restroom for convenience

Enjoyed this hike very much. It's a shame others don't have any trail etiquette. Saw numerous gum wrappers, water bottles, dog poop bags, etc. Also people letting dogs run unleashed and walking off the designated trail, like this guy.

Great trail. Was a challenge but very doable. Great leg workout with heading incline. Beautiful scenery