Explore the Scenic Trails of Quartz Ridge

Getting There

• Public Bus

  Start at the nearest bus stop to your location in Tempe. You can use the Valley Metro app or website to find the nearest stop and bus route. Take Route 72 (McClintock Dr) towards the 'Tempe Transportation Center'. Ride for about 15-20 minutes. Once you reach the 'Tempe Transportation Center', transfer to the Route 48 bus towards 'Phoenix'. Ride for another 30 minutes until you reach the 'Camelback Rd & 56th St' stop. From there, walk east on Camelback Rd for about 10 minutes, then turn left onto E Sierra Vista Dr. Continue walking for about 5 minutes until you reach the Quartz Ridge Trailhead.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, you can enjoy a scenic ride to the Quartz Ridge Trailhead. Start from downtown Tempe and head east on E University Dr. Continue until you reach S McClintock Dr and turn left. Ride north on McClintock Dr until you reach E Camelback Rd. Turn right on Camelback Rd and continue walking until you reach E Sierra Vista Dr. Turn left and ride until you reach the Quartz Ridge Trailhead. The total distance is approximately 7 miles and will take around 30-40 minutes.

• Walking

  If you prefer walking, you can take a scenic route. Start from the center of Tempe and head southeast towards the Tempe Town Lake. Walk around the lake, enjoying the views, and continue walking towards E Curry Rd. From Curry Rd, head towards McClintock Dr and then turn left. Continue north until you reach E Camelback Rd. From there, turn right and walk until you reach E Sierra Vista Dr. Turn left on E Sierra Vista Dr and walk for about 10 minutes until you reach Quartz Ridge Trailhead. This route is approximately 5 miles and may take about 1.5 to 2 hours depending on your pace.