Location: Fountain Hills
Top Things to do in Fountain Hills
Things to do in Fountain Hills, Arizona (AZ): The Best Nature & Parks
Fountain Hills is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Known for its impressive fountain, once the tallest in the world, it borders on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and Scottsdale, Arizona. The population is 22,489, as of the 2010 census. Between the 1990 and 2000 censuses it was the eighth-fastest-growing place among cities and towns in Arizona.
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1. McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By BenDillow - Redlands, United States
I suspect there are only about a hundred or more great hikes out of Scottsdale, and we failed to do too much homework settling for a bit of reading and a dart board. We ended up driving up to McDowell Mountain Regional Park, worried a bit because at the Visiter Center there was one car, and Trail Head revealed a second car. After fighting a full house at the Dodger game the previous day we worried, but here we were and so off we went...in the quiet, really quiet of a desert open (virtually) to the two of us. Mom is a year out from a hip transplant so the trail needed to be welcoming, the length not draconian, and the 3 mile north loop offered both. Imagine—all our time there and not a telephone pole or wire, not a house in sight, not a street to cross, or an intersection to forge. Our February mid 60s bright sunshine polished the apple more and while the desert awaits the April rains for full bloom, the quiet (did I mention that) majesty of this place calmed, soothed, and elevated.
2. Fountain Hills Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By wallyreidjr - West Hollywood, United States
A must to see, trail well marked, make sure you have hydration, hiking shoes help, sunscreen and plants, cacti well marked and enjoyable
3. Fountain Hills Lake Overlook Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By paws0810 - Mesa, United States
What a great place to visit and walk. We came late in the afternoon the park is clean well-kept the funny part is watching the water fountain go off this a lot of fun we walked around the lake. The weather was great.
4. Dixie Mine Trail
5. Fountain Hills McDowell Preserve Trails - Adero Canyon Trailhead
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Thelrose - Harleysville, United States
After several years of work by the town and many volunteers, The Adero Canyon Trailhead at Fountain Hills has opened. One of our neighbors is a trail steward and he said there were enough hikes of all levels there and that it was beautiful. We went the day after Thanksgiving and wow. What a beautiful place. There is a beautiful sign at the entrance to the parking area and there is a nice building with a covered patio with table and restrooms. A large map is posted marking all the trails and they have a small folder for you to take with you. There are connecting trails for Fountain Hills, Scottsdale & McDowell Mountain REgional Park. This place is so beautiful. I took the Overlook Trail which is .6 of a mile and has a scenic overlook at the end. The trail is so well marked and even has 3 benches along the route. I was amazed to see all the quartz just laying on the ground. At one point when I turned around, I could see people on the trails opposite of where I was going. On the Overlook Trail, you can take the easy access to see a lower view or continue up the hill a bit further to be the higher scenic view. I was told that on a clear day you can see to Tucson. I didn't see Tucson that day but I saw beauty surrounding me. I was exhilarated. The trail is well marked and gives you a number so if you have to make an emergency call it will help them locate you. It was wonderful to see so many people utilizing this beautiful preserve. No horses but dogs are allowed on leashes.
