Peoria, Arizona Travel Information

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Thunderbird Park: H-Trail (Distance: 8.3 mi) The H-3 Loop in Thunderbird Park offers a great beginner’s hike. This scenic trail takes visitors up the northernmost Hedgpeth Hill and provides ample open views of the city and surrounding mountains....

Peoria, AZ - Hiking - length:3.6 mi

Wind Cave Trail (Distance: 8.7 mi) The Wind Cave Trail is the most popular attraction in Usery Mountain Regional Park. This moderate hike takes visitors across the desert valley floor, through a dry wash, up the slopes of Pass Mountain...

Apache Junction, AZ - Hiking - length:3.2 mi

Trail 100 (Distance: 9.8 mi) This great ride traverses the Phoenix Mountains Preserve from Shaw butte at the west end to northeast of Squaw Peak at the east end. All the street crossings are via underpasses. The best way to do ...

Phoenix, AZ - Mountain Biking - length:21.6 mi

Charles M. Christiansen Memorial Trail 100 (Distance: 10.0 mi) North Mountain Preserve is a very popular destination for bikers, hikers, and equestrians from across the Valley. Nestled right in the middle of Phoenix, the park is surrounded by neighborhoods. There...

Phoenix, AZ - Mountain Biking - length:21.2 mi

Murphy Bridle Path (Distance: 10.3 mi) Take a walk through history and enjoy a serene streetscape lined by shady trees and historic homes. Established in 1895 and preserved as an unpaved trail for over 100 years, the Murphy Bridle Path tra...

Phoenix, AZ - Hiking - length:2.5 mi

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Quail Run Quail Run Golf Course Private Non-Equity, 9 holes 2092 yards, par 31 1.5 miles from center of Peoria, Arizona

Sun City South Sun City South Golf Course Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6729 yards, par 72 1.8 miles from center of Peoria, Arizona

Sun City Sun City Country Club Public, 18 holes 6223 yards, par 72 2.4 miles from center of Peoria, Arizona

Sun City North Sun City North Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6434 yards, par 72 2.6 miles from center of Peoria, Arizona

Country Meadows Country Meadows Golf Club Public, 18 holes 4292 yards, par 63 2.8 miles from center of Peoria, Arizona

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