A flat 12.7-mile network. best in the morning or evening during summer.
Trail effortFlat
Dog policy availableAvoid midday in summer.
Best entry:See trailheads below
Arizona Diversion Trail is a 12.7-mile dog-friendly trail in Phoenix, AZ. Review dog policy, route conditions, and trailhead access before your hike. Looking for more options in Phoenix dog-friendly trails or across dog-friendly trails across Arizona? Use the sections below for dog policy, access points, shade/heat, water, terrain, and safety.
Dog Fit
Dogs allowed status, leash expectations, and suitability by dog type
Review this section to confirm leash rules and dog-fit signals before choosing this trail.
Suitability by dog type
By Dog Type
How this trail suits different kinds of dogs
🐾
Small Dog
Toy & small breeds
35%
Tough
×Long for small breeds
✓Smooth, easy on paws
×Hot in summer — go early
🐕
Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
45%
Caution
✓Flat & joint-friendly
×Long for senior dogs
✓Smooth surface — easy going
⚠️
Reactive Dog
Reactive to dogs & strangers
73%
Good fit
✓Can cut short if needed
🌸
Sensitive Dog
Anxious or paw-sensitive dogs
47%
Caution
✓Paw-friendly surface
×Hot pavement can burn paws
💪
Getting-Fit Dog
Building up stamina
40%
Tough
×Too long for early fitness training
✓Flat — great for conditioning
✓Can shorten route if needed
💧
Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
×No water access found
No trail data available
Trail Suitability
Who this trail works best for — and what to watch
⚠
Flat trail — plan around heat exposure
Best for
Senior dogsHigh-energy dogs
Use caution if
Heat-sensitive dogs
High heat index — go early or on cooler days
Most comfortable when
Before 10 AM or after 6 PM
— Heat exposure is significant — trail is considerably cooler in morning and evening
Why this trail works
Paved surface — easy on paws
Essentially flat — average slope under 3%
Safety & Conditions
Hazards, heat exposure, crowd level, and nearby emergency vet context
HAZARDS—
SHADE / HEATUnknownHeat risk present
CROWD—
Terrain & Comfort
Elevation, surface, shade, heat, and water signals for dog hiking comfort
EffortFlat
SurfaceMixed
ShadeLow
WaterUnknown
Elevation & Width
Distance and climbing are shown together so you can judge overall effort for your dog on a 12.
Trail Effort
Easy
Flat or gently rolling. Comfortable for almost all dogs.
EasyModerate
Challenging
Strenuous
Gain:538 ftGain/mi:42 ft/miSteep sections:Low
Rated from 538 ft gain + 42 ft/mi.
Trail Width
Narrow
Narrow
< 6 ft
In-between
6-10 ft
Wide
10+ ft
NARROWTypical: ~0 ftWIDE
Mostly single-file with tighter passing space.
Surface & Paws
Surface coverage helps you plan for paw comfort and choose routes that match your dog's tolerance for rough or hot terrain.
Surface
What your dog will walk on
Mostly: Asphalt
Firm, consistent footing with less natural cushioning.
Hard surface riskSmooth / Paw-friendly
Top surfaces
Asphalt
67%
Concrete
32%
Not mapped
1.2%
Quick read
Roughness: Low
This trail is mostly Asphalt. A notable share is concrete (32%). Expect harder footing—paws may heat up in summer. Generally comfortable for most dogs.
Best forstrollersroad bikesquick walks
Shade & Heat
Shade and heat signals help you decide timing, especially for hot days and heat-sensitive dogs.
🌳 Shade
LOW
Low shade coverage
—
Exposure mix
Sun
0%
Partial
0%
Shade
0%
Dense
0%
Quick read
Limited natural shade. Expect prolonged sun exposure.
Water Access
Water access and nearby water types are shown to help you evaluate hydration and splash opportunities.
Water
Hydration & splash potential
Near water: 0%
Swim: Unknown
Water nearby0%
Water types nearby
Unknown
Unknown
Quick read
Water is limited near the trail—bring enough for you and your dog.
Access & Entry
Trailheads, parking, and entry logistics for hiking with dogs
Parking LotsUnknown
Capacity—
FeeUnknown
This section covers trailhead details where available, parking availability, and amenity placement so you can plan start points and access logistics before arriving.
No trailheads mapped yet.
Parking details
Map & Route
Trail layout, trailheads, parking, and dog-relevant points of interest
Map
Explore More
Highlights, viewpoints, and bailout options
Highlights
Highlights
0 total
Closest: — · —
No highlights are available for this trail yet.
Bailout & exit options
Exit options (Bailouts)
Bailout: highScore: 0.85
Fast exits if you need to shorten the route.
Actionable: 31Dead ends: 24Closest Start: 0 m
Method + full metrics
Based on trail graph connectivity and nearby exits.
Total spots: 55Actionable exits: 31Dead ends: 24Closest near Start: 0 mClosest near Midpoint: 59 mClosest near End: 117 m
31 actionable exits· closest 0 m from start24 dead ends