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Ashley Trail

Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County · 1.7 mi · Point to point

A flat 1.7-mile point to point. Mostly sun-exposed; best in the morning or evening during summer.

Dogs allowedAllowed
Leash ruleRequired
Trail effortFlat
ShadeExposed
Certified dog policySource: Trail Rules | Phoenix Parks and RecreationBest in spring and fall; avoid midday in summer.
Best entry:Parking #3

Ashley Trail is a 1.7-mile dog-friendly trail in Phoenix, AZ. Includes leash-required policy details · low shade. Elevation gain is about 72 ft. 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

Dogs must be on a leash in all Phoenix city parks. Phoenix City Code §23-18.
Suitability by dog type

By Dog Type

How this trail suits different kinds of dogs

Small Dog
Toy & small breeds
90%
Great fit
Short & easy to complete
Smooth, easy on paws
Warm; bring extra water
Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
100%
Great fit
Flat & joint-friendly
Short, relaxed walk
Smooth surface — easy going
Reactive Dog
Reactive to dogs & strangers
71%
Good fit
Moderately busy — stay alert
All dogs leashed — controlled
Can cut short if needed
Sensitive Dog
Anxious or paw-sensitive dogs
65%
Good fit
Paw-friendly surface
Warm — check ground temp
Moderate traffic
Getting-Fit Dog
Building up stamina
100%
Great fit
Ideal starter length (1–2.5 mi)
Flat — great for conditioning
Can shorten route if needed
Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
42%
Caution
1 water access point
Leash required — limits water play

Trail Suitability

Who this trail works best for — and what to watch

Exposed, with swim access trail — good fit with minor considerations

Best for

Senior dogsSmall dogsEasy walksWater-loving dogsFirst-time trail dogs

Use caution if

Heat-sensitive dogs

Mostly exposed trail — midday temperatures can be intense

Reactive dogs

Trail conditions may be challenging for reactive dogs

Most comfortable when

Before 10 AM or after 6 PM

— Heat exposure is significant — trail is considerably cooler in morning and evening

Weekday visits

— Moderate traffic — calmer on weekdays

Why this trail works

  • Swim access confirmed — water features along the route
  • Paved surface — easy on paws
  • Essentially flat — average slope under 3%

Safety & Conditions

Hazards, heat exposure, crowd level, and nearby emergency vet context

HAZARDSLow
SHADE / HEATExposedHeat risk present
CROWDMediumModerate use, mix of busy and quiet times
NEAREST VET1.0 km awayOasis Animal Hospital

Heat exposure

Low shade coverage — bring extra water and avoid midday in summer.

Terrain & Comfort

Elevation, surface, shade, heat, and water signals for dog hiking comfort

EffortFlat
SurfaceMixed
ShadeLow
WaterNone

Elevation & Width

Distance and climbing are shown together so you can judge overall effort for your dog on a 1.

Trail Effort

Easy

Flat or gently rolling. Comfortable for almost all dogs.

EasyModerate
Challenging
Strenuous
Gain:72 ftGain/mi:41 ft/miSteep sections:Low
Rated from 72 ft gain + 41 ft/mi.
Elevation Profile
1,234 ft1,207 ft0 mi1.7 mi1
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: Concrete

Surface data is limited, so expect changing conditions.

Smooth / Paw-friendly
Surface along the trail
ConcreteUnknown0 mi1.7 mi1HardUnknown

Top surfaces

Not mapped
68%
Concrete
26%
Asphalt
5.7%

Quick read

Roughness: Low

This trail is mostly Not mapped. A notable share is concrete (26%). Surface data is incomplete for some sections—expect variety. Generally comfortable for most dogs.

Best fordogsrunnerscasual hikes

Shade & Heat

Shade coverage and heat exposure are summarized to show when this trail is safer for warm-weather dog hikes.

🌳 Shade

LOW

Low shade coverage

31.0%
Shade along the trail
0 mi1.7 mi1SunPartialShadeDense

Exposure mix

Sun
70%
Partial
0%
Shade
30%
Dense
0%

Quick read

Limited natural shade. Expect prolonged sun exposure.

Water Access

Water proximity is tracked along the route (19%) to help you plan hydration and cooldown stops.

Water

Hydration & splash potential

Near water: 19%
Swim: Unlikely
Water nearby19%
Water along the trail
Dry — no water within 200 mLake / PondDry — no water within 200 mCanalDry — no water within 200 m0 mi1.7 mi1Lake / PondCanal

Water types nearby

StreamLake/PondCanal

Stream • Lake/Pond • Canal

Quick read

Water is limited near the trail—bring enough for you and your dog. Swimming spots are unlikely.

Access & Entry

Trailheads, parking, and entry logistics for hiking with dogs

Parking Lots6
Capacity192spaces est.
FeeFree

This section covers 3 trailheads listed, 6 parking lots, and amenity placement so you can plan start points and access logistics before arriving.

Primary trailhead

Parking #1
Primary🔓 Yes access💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~60 m)

Other access points

Parking #2
🔓 Yes access💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~65 m)
Parking #3
🔓 Private land💵 Fee not posted📍 ~160 m from trail

Amenities along the route

Nearby facilities around the start, middle, and end of this trail.

Amenities along the trail
🛖 Shelters (2)Shelters at 0.1 miShelters at 0.1 mi🪑 Benches (3)22 benches near 0.1-0.1 miBenches at 0.1 mi🍽️ Picnic tables (1)Picnic tables at 1.1 mi🗑️ Waste bins (3)Waste bins at 0.0 miWaste bins at 0.1 miWaste bins at 0.1 mi0 mi1.7 mi1

Near the start

A few amenities nearby

🪑Seating
1
closest: 134 m • very close
Point details
  • Seating area
    134 m • very close
    ↗

Near the middle

No mapped amenities near this part of the trail.

Near the end

A few amenities nearby

🛖Shelter
6
closest: 211 m • short walk
🪑Seating
3
closest: 138 m • very close
🗑️Trash bins
3
closest: 11 m • at the spot
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🅿️Parking
6
closest: 159 m • short walk
Point details
  • Trash bins area
    11 m • at the spot
    ↗
  • Seating area
    138 m • very close
    ↗
  • Trash bins area
    140 m • very close
    ↗
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  • Parking area
    159 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    159 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Trash bins area
    208 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Shelter area
    211 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Shelter area
    211 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Shelter area
    212 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Shelter area
    212 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Seating area
    215 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    215 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    222 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Shelter area
    222 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Shelter area
    223 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Seating area
    227 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    390 m • nearby
    ↗
  • Parking area
    392 m • nearby
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Parking details

🅿 Parking

Large parking area
~192 spacesEstimated capacity
6 parking locations
No known parking fee

Parking generally sufficient for peak times.

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: mediumScore: 0.35

Fast exits if you need to shorten the route.

Actionable: 2Dead ends: 0Closest Start: 0 m
Method + full metrics

Based on trail graph connectivity and nearby exits.

Total spots: 2Actionable exits: 2Dead ends: 0Closest near Start: 0 mClosest near Midpoint: —Closest near End: 334 m
🚪 ExitsTrail entrance / exit · 0 m from startTrail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exit0 mi1.7 mi0.9 mi
2 actionable exits· closest 0 m from start
  • Low dead-end count (2) improves bailout options.
  • Entrance count is estimated from graph topology (proxy).
  • Graph-based route structure estimate using stored segment geometry.

Top exits near Start

Trail entrance / exit

Near Start · 0 m from start

EntranceDead End
0 mGoogle Maps OSM unavailable

Rules & Safety

Dog policy context, emergency resources, and trail hazard overview

Current hazard level is marked as low. 5 nearby emergency veterinary options mapped where available.

Dog Emergency

Emergency help nearby

Nearest vet: 0.6 mi

Oasis Animal Hospital

0.6 mi from trail · Veterinary · 1025 East Ray Road, Chandler, 85225

Prestige Animal Clinic

0.8 mi from trail · Veterinary · 700 West Ray Road, Gilbert, 85233

Homeward Bound Spay Neuter Hospital

1.5 mi from trail · Veterinary · 1020 East Pecos Road, Chandler, 85225

Arizona Equine Medical & Surgical Centre

1.5 mi from trail · Veterinary · 1685 South Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 85295

Gilbert Veterinary Hospital

1.5 mi from trail · Veterinary · 1655 South Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 85295

Hazards

Updated: —

Low
Road: 3

No major hazard concentrations reported.

Show hazard breakdown
Road crossings
Total: 3
Water crossings
0
Cliff / steep edge
0
Bike conflict
0
Off-leash conflict proxy
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about dogs on this trail

Are dogs allowed on Ashley Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Ashley Trail.

Do dogs need to be on a leash on Ashley Trail?

Yes, dogs are required to be on a leash at all times on Ashley Trail, as per the blanket Phoenix city park leash policy.

Is there drinking water available for dogs along Ashley Trail?

There is a drinking water amenity located near the trail, approximately 59.4 meters away.

Is Ashley Trail mostly shaded or sun-exposed?

Ashley Trail has low shade coverage, with only about 31.03% of the trail being shaded.

What is the trail surface like for dog paws on Ashley Trail?

The trail surface is primarily concrete, with some asphalt and a significant portion of unknown surface type.

How muddy does Ashley Trail get after rain?

Ashley Trail has a low mud risk due to its mostly paved surface.

How crowded does Ashley Trail get, and when is the best time to visit?

Ashley Trail is considered moderately crowded, with large parking nearby contributing to this. The best time to visit is not specified.

What is the parking situation at Ashley Trail?

There are 6 parking areas with an estimated capacity of 192 vehicles. Whether there is a parking fee is unknown.

What amenities are available at Ashley Trail (restrooms, waste bins, benches)?

Amenities available include 3 benches, 6 shelters, 1 picnic table, and 3 waste baskets. There are no restrooms available.

Are there any safety concerns for dogs on Ashley Trail (heat, terrain, water crossings)?

Ashley Trail has a medium heat risk. There are 3 road crossings, none of which are considered risky, and no water crossings or steep edges.