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H-1 Trail

Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County · 9.7 mi · Point to point

A flat 9.7-mile point to point. Partial shade (75% coverage); best in the morning or evening during summer.

Dogs allowedAllowed
Leash ruleRequired
Trail effortFlat
ShadeSome shade
Certified dog policySource: Trail Rules | Phoenix Parks and RecreationAvoid midday in summer.
Best entry:Parking #2

H-1 Trail is a 9.7-mile dog-friendly trail in Phoenix, AZ. Includes leash-required policy details · medium shade. Elevation gain is about 1234 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
30%
Tough
Long for small breeds
Natural & paw-friendly
Well-shaded route
Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
50%
Caution
Gentle slope
Long for senior dogs
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
81%
Great fit
Soft natural surface
Well-shaded — stays cooler
Moderate traffic
Getting-Fit Dog
Building up stamina
62%
Fair fit
Too long for early fitness training
Gentle grade — good challenge
Can shorten route if needed
Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
16%
Not ideal
No water access found
Leash required — limits water play

Trail Suitability

Who this trail works best for — and what to watch

Well-shaded trail — good fit with minor considerations

Best for

Senior dogsHeat-sensitive dogsHigh-energy dogs

Use caution if

Reactive dogs

Trail conditions may be challenging for reactive dogs

Most comfortable when

Weekday visits

— Moderate traffic — calmer on weekdays

Avoid after heavy rain

— Trail gets significantly muddy — surfaces become slippery and paws stay wet

Why this trail works

  • ~75% shade coverage along the route
  • Natural, soft surface
  • 1234 ft of elevation gain — good cardio workout

Safety & Conditions

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

HAZARDSMedium
SHADE / HEATSome shadeHeat risk present
CROWDMediumModerate use, mix of busy and quiet times
NEAREST VET1.8 km awayLovet Pet Health Care - Arrowhead Ranch

Terrain & Comfort

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

EffortFlat
SurfaceMixed
ShadeModerate
WaterNone

Elevation & Width

Distance and climbing are shown together so you can judge overall effort for your dog on a 9.

Trail Effort

Easy

Flat or gently rolling. Comfortable for almost all dogs.

EasyModerate
Challenging
Strenuous
Gain:1,234 ftGain/mi:127 ft/miSteep sections:Medium
Rated from 1,234 ft gain + 127 ft/mi.
Elevation Profile
1,490 ft1,309 ft0 mi9.7 mi2468
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: Dirt

Softer footing that can feel easier on paws and joints.

Soft footingSmooth / Paw-friendly
Surface along the trail
DirtAsphaltDirt0 mi9.7 mi2468Natural/SoftHard

Top surfaces

Dirt
98%
Asphalt
0.8%
Not mapped
0.7%

Quick read

Roughness: Low

This trail is mostly Dirt. Softer footing—can get muddy after rain. Generally comfortable for most dogs.

Best forrelaxed walksexpect mud after rain

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

75.4%
Shade along the trail
0 mi9.7 mi2468SunPartialShadeDense

Exposure mix

Sun
21%
Partial
4%
Shade
72%
Dense
3%

Quick read

Roughly half the trail has meaningful tree or canopy coverage. Expect mixed sun and shade.

Water Access

Water proximity is tracked along the route (16%) to help you plan hydration and cooldown stops.

Water

Hydration & splash potential

Near water: 16%
Swim: Unlikely
Water nearby16%
Water along the trail
Dry — no water within 200 mStreamDry — no water within 200 mStreamLake / PondDry — no water within 200 mLake / PondDry — no water within 200 mLake / PondDry — no water within 200 mLake / PondStreamDry — no water within 200 mStreamDry — no water within 200 m0 mi9.7 mi2468Lake / PondStream

Water types nearby

CanalLake/PondStream

Canal • Lake/Pond • 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 Lots12
Capacity213spaces est.
FeeFree

This section covers 3 trailheads listed, 12 parking lots, and amenity placement so you can plan start points and access logistics before arriving.

Primary trailhead

Parking #2
Primary🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~40 m)

Other access points

Parking #1
🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~40 m)
Parking #3
🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~65 m)

Amenities along the route

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

Amenities along the trail
🚻 Restrooms (2)22 restrooms near 1.8-1.9 mi🛖 Shelters (4)44 shelters near 1.8-1.9 mi🍽️ Picnic tables (6)66 picnic tables near 1.8-1.9 mi0 mi9.7 mi2468

Near the start

Restrooms nearby

🚻Restrooms
4
closest: 67 m • at the spot
🛖Shelter
12
closest: 39 m • at the spot
🪑Seating
24
closest: 39 m • at the spot
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🅿️Parking
12
closest: 65 m • at the spot
Point details
  • Shelter area
    39 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    39 m • at the spot
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  • Shelter area
    39 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    44 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    48 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    54 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    59 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    63 m • at the spot
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  • Parking area
    65 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    65 m • at the spot
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  • Parking area
    66 m • at the spot
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  • Restrooms area
    67 m • at the spot
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  • Restrooms area
    67 m • at the spot
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  • Seating area
    68 m • at the spot
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  • Shelter area
    76 m • very close
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  • Shelter area
    78 m • very close
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  • Seating area
    84 m • very close
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  • Shelter area
    94 m • very close
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  • Shelter area
    94 m • very close
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  • Shelter area
    96 m • very close
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  • Shelter area
    96 m • very close
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  • Seating area
    113 m • very close
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  • Parking area
    117 m • very close
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  • Seating area
    120 m • very close
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  • Seating area
    122 m • very close
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  • Parking area
    129 m • very close
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  • Seating area
    147 m • very close
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  • Seating area
    154 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    156 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    161 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    176 m • short walk
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  • Shelter area
    184 m • short walk
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  • Shelter area
    185 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    190 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    193 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    197 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    205 m • short walk
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  • Shelter area
    221 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    222 m • short walk
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  • Shelter area
    222 m • short walk
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  • Restrooms area
    223 m • short walk
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  • Restrooms area
    223 m • short walk
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  • Parking area
    233 m • short walk
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  • Parking area
    234 m • short walk
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  • Parking area
    234 m • short walk
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  • Parking area
    236 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    244 m • short walk
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  • Seating area
    245 m • short walk
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  • Parking area
    299 m • short walk
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  • Parking area
    299 m • short walk
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  • Parking area
    425 m • nearby
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  • Parking area
    425 m • nearby
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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

Large parking area
~213 spacesEstimated capacity
12 parking locations
No known parking fee

Parking generally sufficient for peak times. Multiple access points reduce congestion near trailheads.

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: 1.2 km
Method + full metrics

Based on trail graph connectivity and nearby exits.

Total spots: 2Actionable exits: 2Dead ends: 0Closest near Start: 1.2 kmClosest near Midpoint: —Closest near End: 0 m
🚪 ExitsTrail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exitTrail entrance / exit · 1.2 km from start0 mi9.7 mi4.9 mi
2 actionable exits· closest 1.2 km 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 · 1.2 km from start

EntranceDead End
1.2 kmGoogle Maps OSM unavailable

Rules & Safety

Dog policy context, emergency resources, and trail hazard overview

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

Dog Emergency

Emergency help nearby

Nearest vet: 1.1 mi

Lovet Pet Health Care - Arrowhead Ranch

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

Beardsley Animal Hospital

1.2 mi from trail · Veterinary

Apollo North Animal Hospital

1.3 mi from trail · Veterinary

BluePearl

1.7 mi from trail · Veterinary · 20165 North 67th Avenue, Glendale, 85308

Midwestern University Companion Animal Clinic

1.8 mi from trail · Veterinary · 5715 West Utopia Road, Glendale, 85308

Hazards

Updated: —

Medium
Road: 5Risky road: 5Bike: 1

Primary concerns: Road crossings (5 risky), Bike conflict (1)

Show hazard breakdown
Road crossings
Total: 5
Risky: 5
Water crossings
0
Cliff / steep edge
0
Bike conflict
1
Off-leash conflict proxy
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about dogs on this trail

Are dogs allowed on H-1 Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on the H-1 Trail.

Do dogs need to be on a leash on H-1 Trail?

Yes, dogs are required to be on a leash at all times on the H-1 Trail, as per the blanket Phoenix city park leash policy.

Is there drinking water available for dogs along H-1 Trail?

Unknown based on available data.

Is H-1 Trail mostly shaded or sun-exposed?

The H-1 Trail has medium shade, with approximately 75.4% of the trail covered by shade.

What is the trail surface like for dog paws on H-1 Trail?

The H-1 Trail is primarily a dirt surface, making up about 98.5% of the trail.

How muddy does H-1 Trail get after rain?

The H-1 Trail has a high risk of getting muddy after rain due to its mostly natural dirt surfaces.

How crowded does H-1 Trail get, and when is the best time to visit?

The H-1 Trail is considered medium crowded, with large parking areas nearby contributing to this. The best time to visit is unknown based on available data.

What is the parking situation at H-1 Trail?

There are 12 parking areas with an estimated capacity of 213 vehicles. Whether there is a parking fee is unknown.

What amenities are available at H-1 Trail (restrooms, waste bins, benches)?

Amenities available include 12 shelters, 4 restrooms, and 24 picnic tables. There are no benches or waste bins noted.

Are there any safety concerns for dogs on H-1 Trail (heat, terrain, water crossings)?

The H-1 Trail has a low heat risk. Safety concerns include 5 risky road crossings and a high mud risk due to the natural surface. There are no water crossings.