Hiking with little kids (Phoenix, Mesa: living in, shops, activities)

[WSPHXPELON]

What are some good mountains/trails for hiking with little kids here in the valley? We are looking for something either paved or with a very level walking surface (we want to bring a double-wide stroller so the kids can just sit when they get tired). Thanks in advance!

Edit: When I say "level" walking surface I don't mean that it can't be steep, I just mean not too bumpy/Rocky so I can't push the stroller wheels.

[locolife]

Originally Posted by WSPHXPELON

What are some good mountains/trails for hiking with little kids here in the valley? We are looking for something either paved or with a very level walking surface (we want to bring a double-wide stroller so the kids can just sit when they get tired). Thanks in advance!

Edit: When I say "level" walking surface I don't mean that it can't be steep, I just mean not too bumpy/Rocky so I can't push the stroller wheels.

There’s a compacted path around the west side of Papago park that runs 5k total, some elevation change but nothing too crazy and should be stroller friendly the whole way. You can also go to water ranch in Gilbert which is a totally flat hard packed surface that runs around the riparian preserve, it’s very scenic.

Up North there is the Bajada nature trail at Gateway trailhead in Scottsdale, I’m not sure what the distance is there.

The Merkle trio at Usery in Mesa should work as well. They do some cool events for families at the county parks too, nighthiking with flashlights for one.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/a...orial-trail--2

If you haven’t been along the canal paths, town lake and the green belt those should all do the trick as well

[ReconJohn]

Try the White Tank Mountain Regional Park....Maricopa Co. The trail head has a county library and a nature center, which features most, if not all, creatures living in the AZ desert, most are live. Check their website as they have many educational programs available as well as some guided hikes.
I'd suggest the Waterfall Trail first. It features your preferences and is just a mile in and out with some benches for the adults too, and it ends where a waterfall exists when it has recently rained. Quite scenic and very beginner-friendly.
My out of state guests consider it to be VERY much a FUN hike!

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/...vities/hiking/

[AZJoeD]

Fountain Park in Fountain Hills has a paved walkway that is approx 7000' long (a little over 1 mile). It is not exactly hiking, but it might be fun for little kids. Plus there is a playground, grassy areas, shops nearby and of course the fountain.

[locolobo13]

Dreamy Draw off of Northern has a paved path. The parking lot is pretty full on the weekends.

[emdav]

I'll second the Bajada Nature Trail at the Gateway trailhead.

[observer53]

I think there is one out at McDowell Mountain Park as well. You might want to do a search for handicapped accessible trails, that would certainly give you stroller friendly choices.

[vipbrando]

Check out North Mountain (part of the Phoenix mountain preserve). The trail to the top is paved.