Take a Hike. Do it Right.   

Take a Hike. Do it Right.  ​

Review the Trails Rating Guide before visiting the trail.  The symbol to the right of each trail name represents the difficulty rating.

Trail rating guide 

*Add an additional level of difficulty when the temperature is in the triple digits. 

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Join the Park Ranger Team

Phoenix park rangers manage the city's more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves, and also provide customer service to users of the city's traditional flatland parks.

Park rangers are responsible for a variety of job duties, including:

  • Natural resource management and protection
  • Enforcement of city codes and park rules
  • Hiking and mountain bike patrol
  • Trail building and maintenance
  • Environmental and hiking safety education
  • Volunteer supervision
  • Special event management

The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department employees both full and part-time park rangers. For information about job opportunities, visit the city's employment page.

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