Sonoran Desert Tours & Attractions

Desert Dog Offroad has been offering guided desert tours for over 25 years! What’s better than driving a 800cc UTV Sand Buggy over cool terrain with your best bud by your side? How about having a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost! Ha ha ha, no but really… Anyways our customer reviews on this tour are through the roof! This isn’t some slow-speed, single file UTV tour. This is a smile-a-second ride through super-cool desert track; rock gardens, sandy washes, twisty canyons, and technical two track. Water and snacks will be provided at the mid way stop and drivers and passengers can swap at this point, so everyone with valid drivers license gets a chance to drive. You will also learn about the Flora and Fauna in Sonoran Desert and that the only place you can find the Saguaro Cactus is in The Sonoran Desert. Desert Dog Offroad brings the buggies, helmets, gators, water and snacks. You bring you and see why this is the funnest desert tour out there!


Duration: 2 hours.

Desert Dog Offroad has been offering guided desert tours for over 25 years! What’s better than driving a 800cc UTV Sand Buggy over cool terrain with your best bud by your side? How about having a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost! Ha ha ha, no but really… Anyways our customer reviews on this tour are through the roof! This isn’t some slow-speed, single file UTV tour. This is a smile-a-second ride through super-cool desert track; rock gardens, sandy washes, twisty canyons, and technical two track. Water and snacks will be provided at the mid way stop and drivers and passengers can swap at this point, so everyone with valid drivers license gets a chance to drive. You will also learn about the Flora and Fauna in Sonoran Desert and that the only place you can find the Saguaro Cactus is in The Sonoran Desert. Desert Dog Offroad brings the buggies, helmets, gators, water and snacks. You bring you and see why this is the funnest desert tour out there!


Duration: 2 hours.

Explore the world-famous Camelback Mountain—the most popular peak in Phoenix, Arizona, with a fun, experienced, local Mad Desert Trekking guide. Experience the thrill and accomplishment of summiting the highest mountain in Phoenix. We love Camelback Mountain ... and we know you will, too.

Why should you book your Camelback Mountain hike with Mad Desert Trekking?

1. We approach every trip with fun and adventure in mind.
2. Our pro guides will show you the secrets of Camelback Mountain that few people know about.
3. All Mad Desert Trekking guides maintain either Wilderness First Responder or EMT certifications.

We will provide everything you need for your hiking adventure, including:
- Use of backpacks
- Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- Sports drinks
- Trail snacks
- Cold beverages following your hike

Our No. 1 priority is your safety. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable and memorable Camelback Mountain hiking adventure!

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Duration: 3 hours.

Experience the Scottsdale Classic Hiking Adventure in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We’ll customize the hike to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences.
- Hike for about two hours.
- Explore the geology, plants, animals of the Sonoran Desert.
- Relax at an incredible viewpoint with trail snacks and beverages provided by - your guide.
- We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you secrets of the area that only a few know about.
- 2-3 hours on the trail
- Meet your guide at the trailhead
- Difficulty scale: Easy to strenuous—you choose the level!

We provide everything you need for your hiking adventure:
- Use of backpacks
- Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- Sports drinks
- Trail snacks
- Plus, cold beverages after finishing your hike.

Our number one priority is your safety. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable and memorable Sonoran Desert experience.
Duration: 3 hours.

Experience an incredible sunrise or sunset in the one-of-a-kind Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona, with a fun, experienced, local Mad Desert Trekking guide. Find out why Arizona's sunrises and sunsets are truly amazing.

Why should you book your Sonoran Desert sunrise or sunset hiking adventure with Mad Desert Trekking?

We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you the secrets of the area that few people know about.

We will provide everything you need for your hiking adventure, including:
- Use of backpacks
- Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- Sports drinks
- Trail snacks
- Plus, cold beverages after finishing your hike.

Our number one priority is your safety. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable and memorable Sonoran Desert experience.
Duration: 2 hours.

While visiting the Phoenix area, what’s better than driving a 2-seated 800cc UTV Sand Buggy over cool terrain with your best bud by your side? How about having a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost! Our customer reviews on this tour are through the roof! This isn’t some slow-speed, single file UTV tour. This is a smile-a-second ride through super-cool desert track; rock gardens, sandy washes, twisty canyons, and technical two track. Water and snacks will be provided at the mid way stop and drivers and passengers can swap at this point, so everyone with valid drivers license gets a chance to drive. You will also learn about the Flora and Fauna in Sonoran Desert and that the only place you can find the Saguaro Cactus is in The Sonoran Desert. We bring the buggies, the helmets, gators, water and snacks. You bring you and see why Desert Dog Offroad Adventures is the funnest desert tour operator in the Phoenix area!


Duration: 2 hours.

Visit an iconic landmark in the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve. See Geological features and well as flora and fauna that are unique to the Sonoran Desert. Amazing views of the McDowell Mountains and surrounding areas.
Duration: 3 hours.

Take a super fun, guided two-hour hike in the Sonoran Desert with Mad Desert Trekking. We’ll customize the hike to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences.
- 2 hours on the trail
- Meet your guide at the trailhead
- Difficulty scale: Easy to strenuous—you choose the level!

Explore the awesome Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona, with a fun, experienced, professional local Mad Desert Trekking guide. Experience the energy of hiking through the Sonoran Desert, the most diverse desert in North America. We love this beautiful trail ... and we know you will, too.

We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you the secrets of the area that few people know about.

We provide everything you need for your hiking adventure:
- Use of backpacks
- Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- Sports drinks
- Trail snacks
- Plus, cold beverages after finishing your hike.

Our number one priority is your safety. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable and memorable Sonoran Desert experience.
Duration: 2 hours.

Desert Dog Offroad lets you experience the Sonoran Desert in the Tonto National Forest in a way few get to see. For over 25 years Desert Dog Offroad has been offering Sunset guided U-Drive desert tours in the Sonoran Desert. Your Sunset Adventure begins, when the sun is cresting over the mountains and slowing moving behind the peaks. Let our informative and entertaining local guides show you the secrets of the evening desert while you enjoy the excitement of driving a UTV Sand Buggy in Tonto National Forest. Snacks and water are provided at the midway point. This is a great tour for families and should not be missed while visiting the Scottsdale / Phoenix area.
Duration: 2 hours.

Experience even more of the fantastic Sonoran Desert and have extra fun with a sustained guided hike of three to four hours. We’ll customize the adventure to your mileage, terrain and grade preferences. Explore the amazing Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona, fun, experienced, local Mad Desert Trekking guide.

We love the Sonoran Desert ... and we know you will, too.

Why should you book your Camelback Mountain hike with Mad Desert Trekking?

We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you the secrets of the area that few people know about.

We will provide everything you need for your hiking adventure, including:
- Use of backpacks
- Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- Sports drinks
- Trail snacks
- Plus, cold beverages after finishing your hike.

Our number one priority is your safety. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable and memorable Sonoran Desert experience. The minimum age for this experience is 12. Let's Camelback Mountain!
Duration: 4 hours.

This is a great Scottsdale adventure that allows you to hike to the top to rappel down.  Be the first in your group to lean back and enjoy the views on the repel as you go down.  Enjoy the Sonoran desert as you hike to your descent location.  This half day - morning- adventure is great to mark off your bucket list!  Whether adrenaline junkie or just looking to enjoy the beauty of the desert brings, come join our adventure.
Duration: 4 hours.

The Sonoran Desert is the most biodiverse desert in the world. There are more plants and animals here than any other desert. It is full of some of the most interesting creatures including King Snakes, Collared Lizards, Gila Monsters and the most species of rattlesnakes. Also, a great variety of Invertebrates including Tarantulas and Scorpions.
Duration: 4 hours.

Experience the beauty of giant saguaro cacti and other Sonoran Desert plants and animals on the rocky, mountainous shoreline of a clear, cool lake. Paddle through numerous coves, inlets and around islands in the 7,500-acre reservoir in the regional park, which covers 23,000 acres.
- Paddle at your own speed.
- Learn the nuances of paddle boarding with a SUP expert.
- Adventure lasts 3 hours on the water.
- Explore the geology, plants, animals of the Sonoran Desert.
- Relax and swim in the comfortable, clear water.
We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you the secrets of Lake Pleasant.
Duration: 3 hours.