Home / Arizona / Phoenix Dirt Devil Trail Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County · 2.6 mi · Point to point
A flat 2.6-mile point to point. Partial shade (73% coverage); water access along most of the route; best in the morning or evening during summer.
Dogs allowed Allowed
Leash rule Required
Trail effort Flat
Shade Some shade
Dirt Devil Trail is a 2.6-mile dog-friendly trail in Phoenix, AZ. Includes leash-required policy details · medium shade. Elevation gain is about 56 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.
ℹ 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
✓ Manageable length
✓ Smooth, easy on paws
✓ Well-shaded route
🐕 Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
✓ Flat & joint-friendly
✓ Comfortable distance
✓ Smooth surface — easy going
⚠️ Reactive Dog
Reactive to dogs & strangers
✓ Usually quiet — fewer encounters
✓ All dogs leashed — controlled
✓ Can cut short if needed
🌸 Sensitive Dog
Anxious or paw-sensitive dogs
✓ Paw-friendly surface
✓ Well-shaded — stays cooler
✓ Quiet — less stressful
💪 Getting-Fit Dog
Building up stamina
✓ Good training length
✓ Flat — great for conditioning
✓ Can shorten route if needed
💧 Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
– Water nearby — no swim confirmed
✓ Water along most of the route
– Leash required — limits water play
ℹ Well-shaded, waterside trail — comfortable for most dogs
Best for
Senior dogs Small dogs Easy walks Heat-sensitive dogs Reactive dogs Water-loving dogs First-time trail dogs
Why this trail works
HAZARDS Low
SHADE / HEAT Some shade Heat risk present
CROWD Low Typically uncrowded
NEAREST VET 6.9 km away Lovet Pet Health Care - Norterra
Effort Flat
Surface Mixed
Shade Moderate
Water Good
Elevation & Width Distance and climbing are shown together so you can judge overall effort for your dog on a 2.
Easy Flat or gently rolling. Comfortable for almost all dogs.
Easy Moderate
Challenging
Strenuous
Gain: 56 ftGain/mi: 21 ft/miSteep sections: Low
Rated from 56 ft gain + 21 ft/mi. 1,686 ft 1,654 ft 0 mi 2.6 mi 1 2 Narrow NARROW Typical: ~0 ft WIDE
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.
Mostly: Not mapped
Surface data is limited, so expect changing conditions.
Smooth / Paw-friendly
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Roughness: Low This trail is mostly Not mapped. Surface data is incomplete for some sections—expect variety. Generally comfortable for most dogs.
Best for dogs runners casual hikes
Shade & Heat Shade coverage and heat exposure are summarized to show when this trail is safer for warm-weather dog hikes.
🌳 Shade MEDIUM Moderate shade coverage
Shade along the trail
0 mi 2.6 mi 1 2 Sun Partial Shade Dense
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Roughly half the trail has meaningful tree or canopy coverage. Expect mixed sun and shade.
Water Access Water proximity is tracked along the route (98%) to help you plan hydration and cooldown stops.
Water nearby 98%
Water along the trail
Stream Dry — no water within 200 m Lake / Pond Stream Lake / Pond Stream Lake / Pond Dry — no water within 200 m Stream 0 mi 2.6 mi 1 2 Lake / Pond Stream
Water types nearby
Canal Lake/Pond River Stream
Canal • Lake/Pond • River
Quick read
Water is frequently near the route—great for cooling breaks. Bring a bowl anyway. Swimming spots are unlikely.
Parking Lots 0
Capacity —
Fee Free
This section covers 2 trailheads listed, 0 parking lots, and amenity placement so you can plan start points and access logistics before arriving.
Primary trailhead 📍
Dirt Devil Trail Endpoint #1
Primary 🔓 Access not confirmed 💵 Fee not posted 📍 Distance not measured
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Other access points 📍
Dirt Devil Trail Endpoint #2
🔓 Access not confirmed 💵 Fee not posted 📍 Distance not measured
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Amenities along the route Nearby facilities around the start, middle, and end of this trail.
Amenities along the trail
🛖 Shelters (1) Shelters at 0.0 mi 🪑 Benches (1) Benches at 0.0 mi 0 mi 2.6 mi 1 2
Near the start A few amenities nearby
🛖 Shelter
4 closest: 53 m • at the spot
🪑 Seating
2 closest: 53 m • at the spot
Point details Shelter area 53 m • at the spot
↗ Shelter area 53 m • at the spot
↗ Seating area 53 m • at the spot
↗ Show 3 more Shelter area 84 m • very close
↗ Shelter area 84 m • very close
↗ Seating area 85 m • very close
↗ Near the middle No mapped amenities near this part of the trail.
Near the end No mapped amenities near this part of the trail.
Parking details Parking availability unknown — Estimated capacity
Highlights No highlights are available for this trail yet.
Bailout & exit options Exit options (Bailouts) Bailout: medium Score: 0.35
Fast exits if you need to shorten the route.
Actionable: 2 Dead ends: 0 Closest Start: 0 m
Method + full metrics Based on trail graph connectivity and nearby exits.
Total spots: 2 Actionable exits: 2 Dead ends: 0 Closest near Start: 0 m Closest near Midpoint: — Closest near End: 1 m
🚪 Exits Trail entrance / exit · 0 m from start Trail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exit 0 mi 2.6 mi 1.3 mi · 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. Start Midpoint End
Top exits near Start Trail entrance / exit
Near Start · 0 m from start
Entrance Dead End
Current hazard level is marked as low. 5 nearby emergency veterinary options mapped where available.
Lovet Pet Health Care - Norterra
4.3 mi from trail · Veterinary · 2005 West Happy Valley Road, Phoenix, 85085
The Pet Wellness Center
4.4 mi from trail · Veterinary · 2750 W Dove Valley Rd., Phoenix, 85085
SNiP Vet
4.6 mi from trail · Veterinary · 2480 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, 85085
Pet Clinic
4.8 mi from trail · Veterinary · 34406 North 27th Drive, Phoenix, 85085
Lovet Pet Health Care - Dove Valley
5.0 mi from trail · Veterinary · 4815 East Carefree Highway, Cave Creek, 85331
Low
No major hazard concentrations reported.
Show hazard breakdown Are dogs allowed on Dirt Devil Trail? Yes, dogs are allowed on the Dirt Devil Trail.
Do dogs need to be on a leash on Dirt Devil Trail? Yes, dogs are required to be on a leash at all times on the Dirt Devil Trail, as per the blanket Phoenix city park leash policy.
Is there drinking water available for dogs along Dirt Devil Trail? Unknown based on available data.
Is Dirt Devil Trail mostly shaded or sun-exposed? The Dirt Devil Trail has medium shade, with approximately 73.08% of the trail covered by shade.
What is the trail surface like for dog paws on Dirt Devil Trail? The trail surface is primarily unknown, with a small percentage of compacted surface.
How muddy does Dirt Devil Trail get after rain? The Dirt Devil Trail has a low mud risk, as it is mostly paved with a low mud risk.
How crowded does Dirt Devil Trail get, and when is the best time to visit? The Dirt Devil Trail is considered low crowd, with low access infrastructure nearby contributing to this.
What is the parking situation at Dirt Devil Trail? Unknown based on available data.
What amenities are available at Dirt Devil Trail (restrooms, waste bins, benches)? Amenities available include 2 benches and 4 shelters. There are no restrooms, waste bins, or picnic tables.
Are there any safety concerns for dogs on Dirt Devil Trail (heat, terrain, water crossings)? The heat risk for the Dirt Devil Trail is low. There are no reported water crossings or steep edges.