OUTDOOR IN TEMPE

Fresh air and beautiful desert perspectives—from trails steps from the hotel to the best viewpoints across Greater Phoenix.

Desert plants and Papago Park rock formations at sunrise.

0.1 miles from the hotel

Hayden Butte

Desert sunrise from Hayden Butte overlooking Tempe.

Also known as A Mountain, this short, steep hike offers spectacular views across Tempe and Greater Phoenix. Bring water.

0.5 miles from the hotel

Tempe Beach Park

Tempe Beach Park beside Tempe Town Lake.

Waterfront paths, picnic spots, rentals, and event spaces along Tempe Town Lake.

2.8 miles from the hotel

Hole in the Rock

Sunset seen through Hole in the Rock at Papago Park.

An easy, short climb in Papago Park leading to a natural formation with panoramic city and desert views.

3 miles from the hotel

Desert Botanical Garden

Saguaro cactus at Desert Botanical Garden.

More than 50,000 desert plants across themed, accessible trails with seasonal exhibitions.

6.7 miles from the hotel

Pima Canyon Trailhead

South Mountain trails overlooking Phoenix.

A gateway to South Mountain loops with desert flora, petroglyphs, and broad valley views.

12 miles from the hotel

Echo Canyon

The rocky Echo Canyon trail on Camelback Mountain.

A strenuous Camelback Mountain route with steep ascents, rocky scrambles, and panoramic summit views.

11.7 miles from the hotel

Cholla Trail

Cholla Trail on Camelback Mountain overlooking Scottsdale.

A longer Camelback route with spectacular Scottsdale views and a challenging final ascent.

11 miles from the hotel

Piestewa Peak

The steep desert terrain at Piestewa Peak.

A popular, steep summit trail with rewarding city views from one of Phoenix’s highest peaks.

12 miles from the hotel

Dobbins Lookout

Phoenix viewed from Dobbins Lookout on South Mountain.

An expansive lookout accessible by road or trail—the easiest high-elevation panorama on this list.