Trail 101

Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County · 1.2 mi · Network

A rolling 1.2-mile network. Good shade throughout; water access along most of the route; best in the morning or evening during summer.

Trail effortRolling
ShadeHigh shade
Dog policy availableAvoid midday in summer.
Best entry:See trailheads below

Trail 101 is a 1.2-mile dog-friendly trail in Phoenix, AZ. Includes high shade · 100% water proximity. Elevation gain is about 371 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
75%
Good fit
Short & easy to complete
Natural & paw-friendly
Well-shaded route
Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
70%
Good fit
Some challenging climbs
Short, relaxed walk
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
89%
Great fit
Soft natural surface
Well-shaded — stays cooler
Moderate traffic
Getting-Fit Dog
Building up stamina
100%
Great fit
Ideal starter length (1–2.5 mi)
Gentle grade — good challenge
Can shorten route if needed
Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
42%
Caution
Water nearby — no swim confirmed
Water along most of the route

Trail Suitability

Who this trail works best for — and what to watch

Well-shaded, waterside trail — comfortable for most dogs

Best for

Heat-sensitive dogsWater-loving dogs

Use caution if

Reactive dogs

Trail conditions may be challenging for reactive dogs

Most comfortable when

Weekday visits

Moderate traffic — calmer on weekdays

Why this trail works

  • ~100% shade coverage along the route
  • Water accessible near ~100% of the trail
  • Natural, soft surface

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

Terrain & Comfort

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

EffortRolling
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

Moderate

Gentle hills. Most healthy adult dogs will enjoy this.

EasyModerate
Challenging
Strenuous
Gain:371 ftGain/mi:310 ft/miSteep sections:High
Rated from 371 ft gain + 310 ft/mi.
Elevation Profile
1,594 ft1,430 ft0 mi1.2 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: Dirt

Softer footing that can feel easier on paws and joints.

Soft footingSmooth / Paw-friendly
Surface along the trail
DirtUnpaved0 mi1.2 mi1Natural/SoftGravel/Compacted

Top surfaces

Dirt
84%
Not mapped
6.2%
Unpaved
5.5%

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

HIGH

High shade coverage

100.0%
Shade along the trail
0 mi1.2 mi1SunPartialShadeDense

Exposure mix

Sun
0%
Partial
0%
Shade
89%
Dense
11%

Quick read

Most of the trail benefits from consistent tree cover.

Water Access

Water proximity is tracked along the route (100%) to help you plan hydration and cooldown stops.

Water

Hydration & splash potential

Near water: 100%
Swim: Unlikely
Water nearby100%

Water types nearby

CanalStream

Canal • Stream

Quick read

Water is frequently near the route—great for cooling breaks. Bring a bowl anyway. Swimming spots are unlikely.

Access & Entry

Trailheads, parking, and entry logistics for hiking with dogs

Parking Lots10
Capacity251spaces 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

A few amenities nearby

🅿️Parking
4
closest: 327 m • nearby
✳️Other
1
closest: 41 m • at the spot
Point details
  • Other area
    41 m • at the spot
  • Parking area
    327 m • nearby
  • Parking area
    329 m • nearby
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  • Parking area
    406 m • nearby
  • Parking area
    412 m • nearby

Near the middle

A few amenities nearby

✳️Other
1
closest: 97 m • very close
Point details
  • Other area
    97 m • very close

Near the end

A few amenities nearby

🅿️Parking
6
closest: 159 m • short walk
✳️Other
2
closest: 10 m • at the spot
Point details
  • Other area
    10 m • at the spot
  • Parking area
    159 m • short walk
  • Parking area
    159 m • short walk
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  • Other area
    197 m • short walk
  • Parking area
    444 m • nearby
  • Parking area
    448 m • nearby
  • Parking area
    499 m • nearby
  • Parking area
    499 m • nearby
Parking details

🅿 Parking

Large parking area
~251 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: highScore: 0.75

Fast exits if you need to shorten the route.

Actionable: 4Dead ends: 0Closest Start: 1 m
Method + full metrics

Based on trail graph connectivity and nearby exits.

Total spots: 4Actionable exits: 4Dead ends: 0Closest near Start: 1 mClosest near Midpoint: 521 mClosest near End: 0 m
🚪 ExitsTrail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exitTrail entrance / exit · 1 m from startTrail entrance / exit · 50 m from startTrail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exit0 mi1.2 mi0.6 mi
4 actionable exits· closest 1 m from start
  • High access density (3.34/mi).
  • Route structure (network) supports alternate exits.
  • 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

Trail entrance / exit

Near Start · 50 m from start

EntranceDead End
50 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

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