It sure beats an elliptical. If you really want a workout, you can join others doing spring repeats at the bottom of the hill!I walk the steep trail every weekday 2 to 5 times Each day. We went when it was very windy but on a still day it is an amazing hike up the mountain!Beautiful view! It is often referred to by locals as A Mountain, after the 60-foot-tall gold-painted letter 'A' near the top. I probably wouldn’t do it again, but if your looking for something close and easy it’s alright!Good urban trail. Views of the cityVery steep but the view of Tempe is worth it! Length 0.7 mi Elevation gain 278 ft Route type Out & Back Super busy though.Very worthwhile if you’ve never done it. Beautiful views. great for an uphill workout.'A' Mountain at Hayden Butte via Leonard Monti Trail is a 1.4 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Tempe, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. Dogs are also able to use this trail.a must for every ASU student and locals great views of Tempe and Scottsdale.It was a boring trail, and there are great views at the top. The first wing of the dungeon has been released in 27.7.X.13 and drops from the Jade and Garnet Statues. Short hike to the top. Nice views of the Tempe area. Steep and lots (LOTS) of stair-type steps. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This trail gets very busy.Easy hike (paved road) - great to view ASU and Tempe.Nice to be able to walk straight from downtown onto the trail!Easy hike! … Notes. 'A' Mountain Hayden Butte Trail is a 0.7 mile out and back trail located near Tempe, Arizona that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The top is just ok.Short but great fun with an amazing view of Tempe and the valley. Dogs are also able to use this trail. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from September until April. The Tempe Normal School class of 1918 was responsible for installing the first letter on Tempe Butte. 'A' Mountain at Hayden Butte via Leonard Monti Trail is a 0.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Tempe, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. There are trailheads located behind Tempe Mission Palms Hotel off of Third and Fourth Street and Mill Avenue, behind the Hayden Flour Mill at Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway and behind the Tempe Transportation Center on Veterans Way and College Avenue.
And great workout! It’s paved most of the way but really does have a great view of Tempe and of Phoenix from many angles when you get to the lookout and the top. Mostly in the sun, next to no shade. The best views are on the way up. Then you hit the stairs. Parking; ADA Accessible Parking; Bike; Public Transit; Park Mobile; Road Closures ; Special Event Parking; Hayden Butte ("A" Mountain) Category: Outdoor Attractions.
Wouldn’t recommend going out of your way for this hike. It is paved at the beginning, and there is a wooden staircase at the end. Better views on the way up.Quick workout. I recommend going up and down it at least 2-5 times in order to get a really good workout. Address. The view from the top is pretty cool. The butte is culturally-significant to three communities: the … Quick, but hard hike to the top. Short and steep climb but if you go back to Mill st and run north you can hit the Tempe town trail along the water which is flat !The position of the mountain is perfect because the plane is always flying above the top of mountain and low This is a very easy hike. Quick and easy.Very beautiful quick hike for beginners and for when you have limited time but want to see the sunset/sunrise.For an urban hike this is not bad. Tempe Butte is the official name of an andesite butte of volcanic origin, located partially on Arizona State University's Tempe campus in Tempe, Arizona. Quite a good leg workout.Easy uphill short hike! Not my type of hike, but not the worst. Very few people on the trail this morning. It’s fun to stop and look at Hayden Flour Mill at the bottom.Cool trail. There’s one at the bus depot.Steep in some areas, path is clean and paved. Like most trails in the area, this is … It’ll get your heart pumping for sure. Opening Night Parade; Boat Parade; Sunset Yoga; Sponsorship; About Us. Short but steep with a lot of stairs.Really great short hike - somewhat steep, and the path gets pretty narrow near the top, but beautiful city and mountain views, and nice place to watch the sunset.Turn off your ad blocker to see a map of this trailSimple hike with a beautiful view. Top of trail closed. Located on the southeast corner of Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway, Hayden Butte is one of Tempe's most popular outdoor areas and is a quick jaunt to take in a beautiful view of the city. anyone looking for a quick short cardio and leg muscle building will like this. Tends to be populated. Do this hike early in the day, before it starts to get to hot.