Tomorrow is National Take a Hike Day! You may have thought hiking and the great outdoors were summertime activities, they certainly can be, but many trails are open year-round, especially where we’re from in warm Arizona. Take a Hike Day is a fun opportunity, no matter where we are, to enjoy the outdoors – in cooler weather and with fewer bugs – and reconnect with nature. Whether you’re looking for a strenuous, high-mileage hike or a gentle nature walk, you might find trails within driving distance of your home. In fact, the National Trails System includes over 50,000 miles of trails in an extensive network that spans the country. You may be just minutes from a great trail adventure. If you’re not, don’t worry! Offerpad has plenty of homes for sale that can give you quick access to nature, fitness and outdoor enjoyment.
This year is an especially great time to celebrate Take a Hike Day as 2018 marks the National Trails System’s 50th anniversary. In 1968, the National Trails System act called for the establishment of trails in urban and rural places for people of all ages, interests, skills, and physical abilities. The act promotes the appreciation and enjoyment of trails while helping make them more accessible to the public. We can find trails, well-known and less trodden, across the country in National Parks, State Parks, and city or county recreation areas where we live. Our local Maricopa County Parks and Recreation is celebrating the day by inviting everyone to hike any of its plentiful trails in the valley and waving the vehicle day-use park entry fee. They’re also hosting a bunch of guided hiking and trail events on Saturday morning. Whether you live here in Phoenix’s East Valley or in any one of our other operating areas, we’re sure you can find fun ways to enjoy nature on National Take a Hike Day.
Offerpad, in Arizona and in other parts of the country, is glad to offer homes near popular points of interest including great hiking trails. This week we feature homes in the Phoenix metro area that are just minutes from well-managed and iconic trails in the valley. Just imagine lacing up your boots and being on the trail within 10 minutes of leaving your beautiful home, how about 5 minutes? The rugged Sonoran landscape of central Arizona makes for great hiking, especially this time of year. So, layer up, fill your canteen, and take your pup or pal to a trail nearest you – they’re not hard to find in the Phoenix and East Valley areas but if you’re the outdoorsy type or a fitness enthusiast, chances are you wish you were closer to your favorite trails.
Here are just a few Offerpad homes near the recreation areas of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, South Mountain, the San Tan Mountains, and McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Whether you’re in the hunt for a large single-family home, a condo, townhouse, or smaller single-family home, we’ve got it all. You can always tour these homes using Offerpad’s Instant Access that allows you to enter enabled homes at your convenience any time between 6am and 11pm.
10649 North 11th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85020
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# of bedrooms: 3
# of bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,765 sq. ft.
HOA: $228 Monthly
Price: $344,900
Just over one mile to the nearest trailhead, this single-family home features beautiful outdoor landscaping and a living-room fireplace. The backyard has a pool, covered porch, and grassy area. Just head 1.3 miles from home to the parking lot at Pyramid Trailhead to connect to the trails and nature of South Mountain. This fully equipped and fantastically located townhouse is within walking distance to the nearest trailhead connecting to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve trail network. The North Mountain Visitors Center is less than 2 miles away and iconic Camelback mountain is a short drive away too. This home includes an indoor fireplace, a backyard with mountain views and a pool and spa for great outdoor opportunities at home.
16650 South 15th Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85045
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# of bedrooms: 3
# of bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,996 sq. ft.
HOA: $187 Semi-Annually
Price: $399,999
This 2-story San Tan Heights home is located at the eastern base of the San Tan Mountains, less than three miles from the San Tan Mountain Regional Park entrance and over 20 trail options in the Sonoran Desert landscape. This home’s outdoor features include a large private backyard with no neighbors behind, a fenced in pool, and a built-in BBQ.
32854 N Quail Ave, Queen Creek, Arizona 85142
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# of bedrooms: 4
# of bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 2,186 sq. ft.
HOA: $200 Quarterly
Price: $251,900
Located less than 3 miles from the San Tan Mountains’ northern access point, this 5-bedroom home is only 4 years old and features a huge 47,129 sq. ft. lot offering plenty of backyard space for any outside living you can imagine. So close to Goldmine Trailhead and others that connect to the beautiful regional park, you’ll enjoy the ability to create outdoor adventures daily.
18519 E Sunnydale Dr, Queen Creek, Arizona 85142
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# of bedrooms: 5
# of bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 2,816 sq. ft.
HOA: None
Price: $419,900
This beautiful condo is advantageously located less than 4 miles from the appropriately named Gateway Trailhead. It and 20 other trails found at the nearby access point connect the valley to McDowell Sonoran Preserve and McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The condo boasts an open living space with a fireplace and a balcony.
14145 N 92nd St #2001 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
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# of bedrooms: 2
# of bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,034 sq. ft.
HOA: $215 Monthly
Price: $196,900
Phoenix Mountain Preserve, South Mountain, the San Tan Mountains, and McDowell Sonoran Preserve are just a few of the great outdoor points of interest in the Phoenix area. And this is just a small sample of Offerpad homes near great hiking trails here in Arizona. Explore the Offerpad app or website for homes here or where you live in any of our nine metro areas.
National Take a Hike Day only comes once a year, we hope you get the chance to enjoy a nearby trail, especially during the National Trail System’s 50th anniversary. Enjoy memorable adventures and remember to also stay safe with outdoor essentials including the appropriate shoes and clothing, water and snacks, first aid, and don’t forget about the buddy system. And remember to Tweet us your hiking photos or tag us on Instagram – Happy trails!
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