About Wild Bunch Desert Guides
Wild Bunch Desert Guides is Scottsdale's premier private guided hiking and mountain biking outfitter, specializing in personalized small-group adventures through the spectacular desert terrain surrounding the city. Founded by passionate outdoor enthusiasts with deep roots in the Arizona backcountry, they have built a loyal following among visitors who want more than a cookie-cutter group tour — they want a genuine, expert-led exploration of the Sonoran Desert.
Their core offerings include private guided hiking tours ranging from easy scenic walks to challenging summit scrambles, plus guided mountain biking excursions on the technical singletrack trails woven through the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Pinnacle Peak, and other iconic Scottsdale-area trailheads. All equipment is provided, from hiking packs and trekking poles to full-suspension mountain bikes, helmets, and gloves. They accommodate groups of up to 30 people and tailor every outing to the fitness level and interests of their guests.
Wild Bunch stands out for the quality and knowledge of their guide team. Each guide is trained in desert ecology, wildlife identification, and wilderness safety, and they weave fascinating stories about the landscape into every tour. Snacks, water, and trail essentials are included, and their flexible scheduling means sunrise, midday, and sunset tours are all available year-round — perfect for fitting a desert adventure into any Scottsdale itinerary.
