Mad Desert Trekking | Scottsdale, Arizona

#1 Rated Outfitter for Guided Hikes in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona

Join Mad Desert Trekking on an incredible guided hike in the Sonoran Desert surrounding the Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, area. Feel the energy of the desert and experience the rush of exploring the world’s most diverse desert with your own expert and fun guide who will provide fascinating interpretation of the landforms, geology, cacti, wildlife and history of the Sonoran Desert and Metro Phoenix. Plus, learn about ways native plants, animals and humans have survived and thrived in this incredible desert landscape. Find out more about Mad Desert Trekking’s multi award-winning, five-star rated guided hikes.

Intense Human-Powered Sonoran Desert Adventures in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona

Mad Desert Trekking, Scottsdale, Arizona, was established in 2020, to provide intense human-powered Sonoran Desert adventures for the people.

The multi award-winning travel operator focuses on providing incredible private trekking tours in the Sonoran Desert for solo travelers, couples, families and friends, and groups traveling to Metro Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.

Explore the desert wilds just like a local with a local Mad Desert Trekkingguide who lives and breathes the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Check out our most-popular guided hikes, plus what we consider the hidden gems — the guided hiking adventures for those who want to get off the beaten track and experience something different. And, here are some of the most-asked questions from hikers.

Mad Desert Trekking is:

Incorporated as Mad Desert LLC in the State of Arizona.Licensed as a Scottsdale, Arizona-based business.Fully insured, operating with special-use commercial guiding permits with the City of Scottsdale, City of Phoenix and Maricopa County Regional Parks System. Recognized by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating since 2020.An associate member of Arizona Guides Association.An endorsed partner and affiliate member of the National Concierge Association, corporate member of the Valley of the Sun Concierge Network and member of the Guest Focus Community.