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Deem Hills Park

Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County · 1.1 mi · Out & back

A flat 1.1-mile out & back. Good shade throughout; water access along most of the route; best in the morning or evening during summer.

Dogs allowedAllowed
Leash ruleRequired
Trail effortFlat
ShadeHigh shade
Certified dog policySource: Trail Rules | Phoenix Parks and RecreationBest in spring and fall; avoid midday in summer.
Best entry:Parking #1

Deem Hills Park is a 1.1-mile dog-friendly trail in Phoenix, AZ. Includes leash-required policy details · high shade. Elevation gain is about 59 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
80%
Great fit
Short & easy to complete
Smooth, easy on paws
Hot in summer — go early
Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
88%
Great fit
Flat & joint-friendly
Short, relaxed walk
Smooth surface — easy going
Reactive Dog
Reactive to dogs & strangers
76%
Good fit
Moderately busy — stay alert
All dogs leashed — controlled
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
95%
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
72%
Good fit
Swim spots confirmed on this trail
Water along most of the route
Leash required — limits water play

Trail Suitability

Who this trail works best for — and what to watch

Well-shaded, with swim access trail — comfortable for most dogs

Best for

Senior dogsSmall dogsEasy walksWater-loving dogsFirst-time trail dogs

Use caution if

Heat-sensitive dogs

High heat index — go early or on cooler days

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

  • ~100% shade coverage along the route
  • Swim access confirmed — water features along the route
  • Paved surface — easy on paws

Safety & Conditions

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

HAZARDSLow
SHADE / HEATHigh shadeHeat risk present
CROWDMediumModerate use, mix of busy and quiet times
NEAREST VET3.7 km awayLovet Pet Health Care - Happy Valley

Terrain & Comfort

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

EffortFlat
SurfaceMixed
ShadeHigh
WaterGood

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:59 ftGain/mi:53 ft/miSteep sections:Low
Rated from 59 ft gain + 53 ft/mi.
Elevation Profile
1,512 ft1,483 ft0 mi1.1 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: Not mapped

Surface data is limited, so expect changing conditions.

Hard surface riskSmooth / Paw-friendly

Top surfaces

Not mapped
50%
Concrete
46%
Unpaved
3.0%

Quick read

Roughness: Low

This trail is mostly Not mapped. A notable share is concrete (46%). 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

HIGH

High shade coverage

100.0%
Shade along the trail
0 mi1.1 mi1SunPartialShadeDense

Exposure mix

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

Quick read

Most of the trail benefits from consistent tree cover.

Water Access

Water proximity is tracked along the route (92%) to help you plan hydration and cooldown stops.

Water

Hydration & splash potential

Near water: 92%
Swim: Likely
Water nearby92%
Water along the trail
StreamDry — no water within 200 mStreamDry — no water within 200 mStream0 mi1.1 mi1Stream

Water types nearby

CanalStream

Canal • Stream

Quick read

Water is frequently near the route—great for cooling breaks. Bring a bowl anyway. Swimming spots may be available. Check current/flow after rain.

Access & Entry

Trailheads, parking, and entry logistics for hiking with dogs

Parking Lots1
Capacity123spaces est.
FeeFree

This section covers 3 trailheads listed, 1 parking lot, and amenity placement so you can plan start points and access logistics before arriving.

Primary trailhead

Parking #1
Primary🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~50 m)🅿 Large lot

Other access points

Gate #2
🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~90 m)
Gate #3
🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~95 m)

Amenities along the route

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

Amenities along the trail
🚻 Restrooms (1)Restrooms at 0.5 mi💧 Water (1)Water at 0.5 mi🛖 Shelters (4)22 shelters near 0.0-0.0 miShelters at 0.4 miShelters at 0.5 mi🪑 Benches (6)Benches at 0.0 mi22 benches near 0.1-0.1 miBenches at 0.5 miBenches at 0.5 miBenches at 0.6 mi🍽️ Picnic tables (6)22 picnic tables near 0.0-0.0 miPicnic tables at 0.1 miPicnic tables at 0.2 miPicnic tables at 0.2 miPicnic tables at 0.4 mi0 mi1.1 mi1

Near the start

Water nearby • Restrooms nearby

💧Water
1
closest: 49 m • at the spot
🚻Restrooms
2
closest: 52 m • at the spot
🛖Shelter
10
closest: 25 m • at the spot
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🪑Seating
29
closest: 17 m • at the spot
🅿️Parking
1
closest: 52 m • at the spot
Point details
  • Seating area
    17 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    18 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    21 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    22 m • at the spot
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    24 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    25 m • at the spot
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  • Shelter area
    25 m • at the spot
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    25 m • at the spot
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    25 m • at the spot
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  • Shelter area
    26 m • at the spot
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    27 m • at the spot
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    29 m • at the spot
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    29 m • at the spot
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    30 m • at the spot
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  • Shelter area
    31 m • at the spot
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  • Shelter area
    31 m • at the spot
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    31 m • at the spot
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    32 m • at the spot
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  • Shelter area
    33 m • at the spot
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  • Shelter area
    33 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    33 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    35 m • at the spot
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  • Shelter area
    40 m • at the spot
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  • Shelter area
    40 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    44 m • at the spot
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  • Shelter area
    44 m • at the spot
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  • Shelter area
    45 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    45 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    47 m • at the spot
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  • Water area
    49 m • at the spot
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  • Restrooms area
    52 m • at the spot
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  • Parking area
    52 m • at the spot
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  • Restrooms area
    53 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    80 m • very close
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  • Seating area
    128 m • very close
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    129 m • very close
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  • Seating area
    144 m • very close
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    144 m • very close
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  • Seating area
    150 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    157 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    161 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    171 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    174 m • short walk
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Near the middle

A few amenities nearby

🛖Shelter
2
closest: 92 m • very close
🪑Seating
7
closest: 59 m • at the spot
Point details
  • Seating area
    59 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    66 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    70 m • at the spot
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Show 6 more
  • Shelter area
    92 m • very close
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  • Shelter area
    92 m • very close
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  • Seating area
    93 m • very close
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  • Seating area
    94 m • very close
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  • Seating area
    96 m • very close
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  • Seating area
    154 m • short walk
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Near the end

No mapped amenities near this part of the trail.

Parking details

🅿 Parking

Large parking area
~123 spacesEstimated capacity
1 parking location
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: highScore: 0.7

Fast exits if you need to shorten the route.

Actionable: 2Dead ends: 0Closest Start: 1 m
Method + full metrics

Based on trail graph connectivity and nearby exits.

Total spots: 2Actionable exits: 2Dead ends: 0Closest near Start: 1 mClosest near Midpoint: —Closest near End: 0 m
🚪 ExitsTrail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exitTrail entrance / exit · 1 m from start0 mi1.1 mi0.6 mi
2 actionable exits· closest 1 m from start
  • High access density (1.79/mi).
  • Low dead-end count (2) improves bailout options.
  • Entrance count is estimated from graph topology (proxy).

Top exits near Start

Trail entrance / exit

Near Start · 1 m from start

EntranceDead End
1 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: 2.3 mi

Lovet Pet Health Care - Happy Valley

2.3 mi from trail · Veterinary · 6615 West West Wind Drive, Glendale, 85310

SNiP Vet

3.3 mi from trail · Veterinary · 2480 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, 85085

Lovet Pet Health Care - Arrowhead Ranch

3.8 mi from trail · Veterinary · 6750 West Deer Valley Road, Glendale, 85308

Lovet Pet Health Care - Norterra

3.9 mi from trail · Veterinary · 2005 West Happy Valley Road, Phoenix, 85085

Beardsley Animal Hospital

4.3 mi from trail · Veterinary

Hazards

Updated: —

Low

No major hazard concentrations reported.

Show hazard breakdown
Road crossings
Total: 0
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 Deem Hills Park?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Deem Hills Park.

Do dogs need to be on a leash on Deem Hills Park?

Yes, dogs are required to be on a leash at all times on Deem Hills Park, as per Phoenix city park policy.

Is there drinking water available for dogs along Deem Hills Park?

Yes, there is drinking water available at Deem Hills Park.

Is Deem Hills Park mostly shaded or sun-exposed?

Deem Hills Park has high shade coverage, with shade proxy percent at 100%.

What is the trail surface like for dog paws on Deem Hills Park?

The trail surface at Deem Hills Park is primarily concrete, making up 92.21% of the surface, with a small percentage of natural surface.

How muddy does Deem Hills Park get after rain?

Deem Hills Park has a low mud risk, as it is mostly paved.

How crowded does Deem Hills Park get, and when is the best time to visit?

Deem Hills Park is considered medium crowd class, with large parking and many trailhead amenities contributing to this. The best time to visit is not specified.

What is the parking situation at Deem Hills Park?

There is one parking area at Deem Hills Park with an estimated capacity of 123 vehicles. It is not known if there is a parking fee.

What amenities are available at Deem Hills Park (restrooms, waste bins, benches)?

Deem Hills Park offers 25 benches, 12 shelters, 2 toilets, 11 picnic tables, and 1 drinking water source. Waste bins are not listed.

Are there any safety concerns for dogs on Deem Hills Park (heat, terrain, water crossings)?

Deem Hills Park has a high heat risk. There are no reported road or water crossings, and the terrain is low risk for roughness.