Trail 44 - North Mountain National Trail

Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County · 3.0 mi · Network

A rolling 3.0-mile network. Good shade throughout; some water access; best in the morning or evening during summer.

Trail effortRolling

ShadeHigh shade

Dog policy availableAvoid midday in summer.

Best entry:See trailheads below

Trail 44 - North Mountain National Trail is a 3.0-mile dog-friendly trail in Phoenix, AZ. Includes high shade · 46% water proximity. Elevation gain is about 1302 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.

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

42%

Caution

Manageable length

Natural & paw-friendly

Warm; bring extra water

Senior Dog

Older dogs, 7+ years

35%

Tough

Steep — hard on aging joints

Comfortable distance

Smooth surface — easy going

Reactive Dog

Reactive to dogs & strangers

26%

Tough

Often busy — high encounter risk

Can cut short if needed

Sensitive Dog

Anxious or paw-sensitive dogs

47%

Caution

Soft natural surface

Warm — check ground temp

Busy — may cause anxiety

Getting-Fit Dog

Building up stamina

54%

Caution

Good training length

Too steep for fitness building

Can shorten route if needed

Water Lover

Dogs who love to swim & splash

57%

Fair fit

1 water access point

Water near parts of the trail

Well-shaded, with swim access trail — good fit with minor considerations

Best for

Heat-sensitive dogsWater-loving dogs

Use caution if

Reactive dogs

Heavy foot traffic — frequent dog and person encounters

Senior dogs

Steep sections present — hard on aging joints and cardiovascular system

Most comfortable when

Morning or late afternoon

— Limited shade — more comfortable outside peak midday hours

Weekday mornings

— Busy trail — foot traffic drops significantly on weekday mornings

Why this trail works

~100% shade coverage along the route
Swim access confirmed — water features along the route
Natural, soft surface

HAZARDSLow

SHADE / HEATHigh shadeHeat risk present

CROWDHighBusy trail — expect company on weekends

EffortRolling

SurfaceMixed

ShadeHigh

WaterSome

Elevation & Width

Distance and climbing are shown together so you can judge overall effort for your dog on a 3.

Moderate

Gentle hills. Most healthy adult dogs will enjoy this.

EasyModerate

Challenging

Strenuous

Gain:1,302 ftGain/mi:430 ft/miSteep sections:High

Rated from 1,302 ft gain + 430 ft/mi.

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

Top surfaces

Dirt

62%

Asphalt

33%

Not mapped

3.8%

Quick read

Roughness: Low

This trail is mostly Dirt. A notable share is asphalt (33%). 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

Exposure mix

Sun

Partial

Shade

100%

Dense

Quick read

Most of the trail benefits from consistent tree cover.

Water Access

Water proximity is tracked along the route (46%) to help you plan hydration and cooldown stops.

Water

Hydration & splash potential

Near water: 46%

Swim: Unlikely

Water nearby46%

Water along the trail

Water types nearby

CanalLake/PondStream

Canal • Lake/Pond • Stream

Quick read

You’ll likely pass some water. Carry water for longer stretches. Swimming spots are unlikely.

Parking Lots14

Capacity463spaces est.

FeeFree

This section covers trailhead details where available, 14 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

Water nearby • Restrooms nearby

💧Water

closest: 3 m • at the spot

🚻Restrooms

closest: 80 m • very close

🛖Shelter

closest: 6 m • at the spot

Show 4 more

🪑Seating

closest: 7 m • at the spot

🗑️Trash bins

closest: 10 m • at the spot

🅿️Parking

closest: 24 m • at the spot

✳️Other

closest: 10 m • at the spot

Point details

Water area
3 m • at the spot
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Maricopa Area 3
6 m • at the spot
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Seating area
7 m • at the spot
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Seating area
7 m • at the spot
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Maricopa Area 3
7 m • at the spot
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Other area
10 m • at the spot
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Trash bins area
10 m • at the spot
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Other area
10 m • at the spot
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Other area
15 m • at the spot
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Parking area
24 m • at the spot
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Parking area
28 m • at the spot
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Seating area
64 m • at the spot
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Seating area
68 m • at the spot
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Seating area
79 m • very close
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Restrooms area
80 m • very close
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Restrooms area
81 m • very close
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Seating area
82 m • very close
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Seating area
93 m • very close
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Seating area
95 m • very close
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Seating area
98 m • very close
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Parking area
98 m • very close
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Parking area
98 m • very close
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Seating area
104 m • very close
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Seating area
108 m • very close
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Seating area
115 m • very close
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Near the middle

A few amenities nearby

✳️Other

closest: 98 m • very close

Point details

Other area
98 m • very close
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Near the end

Restrooms nearby

🚻Restrooms

closest: 118 m • very close

🛖Shelter

closest: 21 m • at the spot

🪑Seating

closest: 20 m • at the spot

Show 2 more

🗑️Trash bins

closest: 133 m • very close

🅿️Parking

closest: 65 m • at the spot

Point details

Seating area
20 m • at the spot
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AK-Chin Area 6
21 m • at the spot
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AK-Chin Area 6
21 m • at the spot
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Seating area
22 m • at the spot
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Parking area
65 m • at the spot
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Parking area
66 m • at the spot
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Seating area
69 m • at the spot
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Seating area
75 m • very close
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Seating area
76 m • very close
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Seating area
78 m • very close
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Seating area
80 m • very close
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Seating area
83 m • very close
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Seating area
87 m • very close
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Seating area
87 m • very close
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Seating area
89 m • very close
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Seating area
92 m • very close
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Shelter area
93 m • very close
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Shelter area
94 m • very close
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Seating area
95 m • very close
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Seating area
97 m • very close
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Seating area
98 m • very close
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Shelter area
99 m • very close
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Shelter area
99 m • very close
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Seating area
99 m • very close
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Seating area
100 m • very close
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Seating area
101 m • very close
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Restrooms area
118 m • very close
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Restrooms area
119 m • very close
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Shelter area
129 m • very close
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Shelter area
129 m • very close
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Seating area
129 m • very close
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Trash bins area
133 m • very close
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Shelter area
140 m • very close
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Seating area
140 m • very close
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Parking details

🅿 Parking

Large parking area

~463 spacesEstimated capacity

14 parking locations

No known parking fee

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

Map

Highlights

2 highlights on or near the trail

Highlights

2 total

Closest: Viewpoint · 7 m

Viewpoint

Viewpoint · Viewpoint

Very close

7 m

Open OSM

North Mountain

Peak · Peak

Very close

18 m

Open OSM

Bailout & exit options

Exit options (Bailouts)

Bailout: highScore: 0.75

Fast exits if you need to shorten the route.

Actionable: 6Dead ends: 0Closest Start: 0 m

Method + full metrics

Based on trail graph connectivity and nearby exits.

Total spots: 6Actionable exits: 6Dead ends: 0Closest near Start: 0 mClosest near Midpoint: 224 mClosest near End: 0 m

6 actionable exits· closest 0 m from start

High access density (1.98/mi).
Route structure (network) supports alternate exits.
Entrance count is estimated from graph topology (proxy).

Top exits near Start

Trail entrance / exit

Near Start · 0 m from start

EntranceDead End

0 mGoogle Maps OSM unavailable

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

Cliff: 1

Primary concerns: Cliff/steep edge (1)

Show hazard breakdown

Road crossings

Total: 0

Water crossings

Cliff / steep edge

Bike conflict

Off-leash conflict proxy

Trail 44 - North Mountain National Trail

Dog Fit

By Dog Type

Trail Suitability

Safety & Conditions

Terrain & Comfort

Elevation & Width

Moderate

Surface & Paws

Surface

Shade & Heat

🌳 Shade

Water Access

Water

Access & Entry

Amenities along the route

Near the start

Near the middle

Near the end

🅿 Parking

Map & Route

Map

Explore More

Highlights

Highlights

Exit options (Bailouts)

Top exits near Start

Rules & Safety

Dog Emergency

Hazards

Trail 44 - North Mountain National Trail

Dog Fit

By Dog Type

Trail Suitability

Safety & Conditions

Terrain & Comfort

Elevation & Width

Moderate

Surface & Paws

Surface

Shade & Heat

🌳 Shade

Water Access

Water

Access & Entry

Amenities along the route

Near the start

Near the middle

Near the end

🅿 Parking

Map & Route

Map

Explore More

Highlights

Highlights

Exit options (Bailouts)

Top exits near Start

Rules & Safety

Dog Emergency

Hazards

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