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Hayes Peak Trail

Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County · 6.7 mi · Point to point

A hilly 6.7-mile point to point. best in the morning or evening during summer.

Trail effortChallenging
Dog policy availableAvoid midday in summer.
Best entry:See trailheads below

Hayes Peak Trail is a 6.7-mile dog-friendly trail in Phoenix, AZ. Review dog policy, route conditions, and trailhead access before your hike. 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
3%
Not ideal
May need extra breaks
Rough on small paws
Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
0%
Not ideal
Steep — hard on aging joints
Long for senior dogs
Hard on aging joints
Reactive Dog
Reactive to dogs & strangers
73%
Good fit
Can cut short if needed
Sensitive Dog
Anxious or paw-sensitive dogs
35%
Tough
Rough — can hurt sensitive paws
Getting-Fit Dog
Building up stamina
0%
Not ideal
Too long for early fitness training
Too steep for fitness building
Can shorten route if needed
Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
No water access found

No trail data available

Trail Suitability

Who this trail works best for — and what to watch

Hilly trail — challenging for many dogs

Best for

High-energy dogs

Use caution if

Senior dogs

Steep sections present — hard on aging joints and cardiovascular system

Small dogs

Rough surface and steep sections — difficult for small breeds

Why this trail works

  • Rocky or root-covered surface — watch footing
  • 3832 ft of elevation gain — good cardio workout

Safety & Conditions

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

HAZARDS—
SHADE / HEATUnknownHeat risk present
CROWD—

Terrain & Comfort

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

EffortChallenging
SurfaceMixed
ShadeLow
WaterUnknown

Elevation & Width

Distance and climbing are shown together so you can judge overall effort for your dog on a 6.

Trail Effort

Challenging

Noticeable climbs. Better for fit, active dogs.

EasyModerate
Challenging
Strenuous
Gain:3,832 ftGain/mi:575 ft/miSteep sections:High
Rated from 3,832 ft gain + 575 ft/mi.
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: Unpaved

Good grip and generally paw-friendly on most stretches.

Paw-friendlyRough / Paw caution

Top surfaces

Unpaved
100%
Not mapped
0.5%

Quick read

Roughness: High

This trail is mostly Unpaved. Generally paw-friendly with decent grip. Expect uneven or coarse sections that may be tough on sensitive paws.

Best fordogsrunnerscasual hikes

Shade & Heat

Shade and heat signals help you decide timing, especially for hot days and heat-sensitive dogs.

🌳 Shade

LOW

Low shade coverage

—

Exposure mix

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

Quick read

Limited natural shade. Expect prolonged sun exposure.

Water Access

Water access and nearby water types are shown to help you evaluate hydration and splash opportunities.

Water

Hydration & splash potential

Near water: 0%
Swim: Unknown
Water nearby0%

Water types nearby

Unknown

Unknown

Quick read

Water is limited near the trail—bring enough for you and your dog.

Access & Entry

Trailheads, parking, and entry logistics for hiking with dogs

Parking LotsUnknown
Capacity—
FeeUnknown

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

No trailheads mapped yet.

Parking details

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 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 mi6.7 mi3.3 mi
2 actionable exits· closest 1 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 · 1 m from start

EntranceDead End
1 mGoogle Maps OSM unavailable

Rules & Safety

Dog policy context, emergency resources, and trail hazard overview

Hazard levels are summarized from available route data. 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.