Coyote Trail

Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County · 3.4 mi · Network

A flat 3.4-mile network. Mostly sun-exposed; best in the morning or evening during summer.

Trail effortFlat
ShadeExposed
Dog policy availableBest in spring and fall; avoid midday in summer.
Best entry:See trailheads below

Coyote Trail is a 3.4-mile dog-friendly trail in Phoenix, AZ. Includes low shade · 0% water proximity. Elevation gain is about 358 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

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
55%
Fair fit
Manageable length
Smooth, easy on paws
Hot in summer — go early
Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
63%
Fair fit
Gentle slope
Comfortable distance
Smooth surface — easy going
Reactive Dog
Reactive to dogs & strangers
56%
Fair fit
Moderately busy — stay alert
Can cut short if needed
Sensitive Dog
Anxious or paw-sensitive dogs
47%
Caution
Paw-friendly surface
Hot pavement can burn paws
Moderate traffic
Getting-Fit Dog
Building up stamina
70%
Good fit
Good training length
Gentle grade — good challenge
Can shorten route if needed
Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
12%
Not ideal
No water access found
Mostly dry route

Trail Suitability

Who this trail works best for — and what to watch

Exposed trail — challenging for many dogs

Best for

Senior dogsSmall dogsFirst-time trail dogs

Use caution if

Heat-sensitive dogs

High heat exposure with minimal shade — dangerous during warm months

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

  • Paved surface — easy on paws
  • 3.4 mi total — plan accordingly

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

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 3.

Trail Effort

Easy

Flat or gently rolling. Comfortable for almost all dogs.

EasyModerate
Challenging
Strenuous
Gain:358 ftGain/mi:106 ft/miSteep sections:Medium
Rated from 358 ft gain + 106 ft/mi.
Elevation Profile
1,791 ft1,624 ft0 mi3.4 mi123
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

Firm, consistent footing with less natural cushioning.

Hard surface riskSmooth / Paw-friendly

Top surfaces

Concrete
95%
Not mapped
4.7%

Quick read

Roughness: Low

This trail is mostly Concrete. Expect harder footing—paws may heat up in summer. Generally comfortable for most dogs.

Best forstrollersroad bikesquick walks

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

0.0%
Shade along the trail
0 mi3.4 mi123SunPartialShadeDense

Exposure mix

Sun
100%
Partial
0%
Shade
0%
Dense
0%

Quick read

Limited natural shade. Expect prolonged sun exposure.

Water Access

Water proximity is tracked along the route (0%) to help you plan hydration and cooldown stops.

Water

Hydration & splash potential

Near water: 0%
Swim: Unlikely
Water nearby0%

Water types nearby

CanalStream

Canal • Stream

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 Lots10
Capacity1474spaces est.
FeeFree

This section covers trailhead details where available, 10 parking lots, and amenity placement so you can plan start points and access logistics before arriving.

No trailheads mapped yet.

Amenities along the route

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

Near the start

Mostly parking nearby

🅿️Parking
6
closest: 207 m • short walk
Point details
  • Parking area
    207 m • short walk
  • Parking area
    207 m • short walk
  • Parking area
    260 m • short walk
Show 3 more
  • Parking area
    260 m • short walk
  • Parking area
    370 m • nearby
  • Parking area
    373 m • nearby

Near the middle

Mostly parking nearby

🅿️Parking
2
closest: 289 m • short walk
Point details
  • 104th Street Trailhead
    289 m • short walk
  • 104th Street Trailhead
    294 m • short walk

Near the end

Mostly parking nearby

🅿️Parking
2
closest: 236 m • short walk
Point details
  • Parking area
    236 m • short walk
  • Parking area
    236 m • short walk
Parking details

🅿 Parking

Large parking area
~1474 spacesEstimated capacity
10 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: 0.4

Fast exits if you need to shorten the route.

Actionable: 4Dead ends: 0Closest Start: 0 m
Method + full metrics

Based on trail graph connectivity and nearby exits.

Total spots: 4Actionable exits: 4Dead ends: 0Closest near Start: 0 mClosest near Midpoint: 139 mClosest near End: 0 m
🚪 ExitsTrail entrance / exit · 0 m from startTrail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exitTrail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exitTrail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exit0 mi3.4 mi1.7 mi
4 actionable exits· closest 0 m from start
  • Route structure (network) supports alternate exits.
  • 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. Nearby emergency veterinary coverage appears when mapped in source data.

Dog Emergency

Emergency help nearby

No nearby vets found

No nearby veterinary clinics were found within search radius.

Hazards

Updated:

Low
Road: 2Risky road: 1Bike: 9

Primary concerns: Road crossings (1 risky), Bike conflict (9)

Show hazard breakdown
Road crossings
Total: 2
Risky: 1
Water crossings
0
Cliff / steep edge
0
Bike conflict
9
Off-leash conflict proxy
0