Papago Park hiking and yoga: 2-hour guided activity

Hike a moderate desert trail, then stretch out with yoga overlooking the Sonoran Desert

A 2-hour guided activity at Papago Park that combines hiking the Eliot Ramada Loop trail with a slower-paced yoga class, both suited to all fitness levels. The hike explores moderate terrain with views of the Sonoran Desert and nearby trails. Yoga mats are provided. Children from age 10 are welcome, and no prior yoga experience is needed.

The experience

Papago Park sits just outside Phoenix with easy access from the city and Scottsdale. The Eliot Ramada Loop is a moderate trail that works for all fitness levels, and the hike gives you a real sense of what the Sonoran Desert landscape offers without requiring technical skill or special preparation. The guide leads the group through the terrain and points out what makes this part of Arizona distinct.

After the hike, you move into a slower-paced yoga class right there at the park. This is where the activity shifts: the guide walks you through poses designed to ease muscles that just worked on the trail, and the pace stays accessible whether you've done yoga before or never stepped on a mat. Mats are provided, so you only need to show up. The class works for every level because the guide offers modifications and the focus is on how your body feels, not on matching anyone else's form.

The whole thing runs 2 hours from start to finish. Public transportation options are nearby if you're coming from downtown Phoenix, and service animals are welcome on the trail. Once you're done, the area has restaurants close by if you want to eat after class.

What’s included

• Guided hike on the Eliot Ramada Loop trail.
• slower-paced yoga class at the park.
• yoga mats.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day21 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 17:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (16 to 70 years) · Child (10 to 15 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Yoga With April

Is this one for you?The guide leads in English at a pace all fitness levels can follow, so whether you're new to hiking or yoga or both, you'll move comfortably through the 2 hours without feeling rushed or left behind.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 15 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is the Eliot Ramada Loop trail difficult?

The Eliot Ramada Loop is a moderate trail suited for all fitness levels. The guide leads at a pace that works for beginners and experienced hikers alike, and no special equipment or prior hiking experience is required.

Do I need to know yoga before I come?

No yoga experience is necessary. The guide offers modifications for every level and the class is designed to soothe muscles after the hike, not to challenge your practice. Everyone works at their own pace.

What's included in the 2-hour activity?

The activity includes the guided hike on the Eliot Ramada Loop trail and the yoga class afterward. Yoga mats are provided, so you don't need to bring your own.

How do I get to Papago Park from Phoenix?

Papago Park is located near Phoenix and Scottsdale. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're traveling from the city without a car.