About
Rugged, narrow passage running between 2 large boulders along the Hidden Valley Trail.
Visitors rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 across 285 Google reviews.
It keeps the same hours every day — 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: free street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more hiking trails in Phoenix are listed further down this page.
The quick take
Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other hiking trails in Phoenix.
What works
Consistently well reviewed
4.7 stars held across 285 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
Open every day
The same hours all week (5:00 AM – 11:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Free parking
Free street parking — one less thing to pay for.
Easy to pair with a second stop
19 other hiking trails sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this hiking trail posts schedules, closures and events there.
Planning a visit
General guidance for hiking trails, adjusted for what this listing records.
What to expect
Marked trails that can run from a short loop to a half-day out, with the trailhead as the only real commitment.
A good fit for hikers and trail runners looking for a route close to town.
When to go
Start early — trailhead parking is the first thing to disappear on a good weekend. The gates are open 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
What to bring
- More water than feels necessary
- Shoes with grip
- A downloaded map — signal thins out
Hours
- Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Amenities
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Common questions about Fat Man's Pass
What is Fat Man's Pass?
Rugged, narrow passage running between 2 large boulders along the Hidden Valley Trail. It is a hiking trail in Phoenix, AZ, at Pima Canyon Trailhead.
What are the opening hours at Fat Man's Pass?
Fat Man's Pass is open 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM every day of the week.
Is there parking at Fat Man's Pass?
Parking options here include free street parking.
How is Fat Man's Pass rated?
Fat Man's Pass holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 285 Google reviews.
What else is nearby?
Phoenix has 19 other hiking trails listed on AllParx, including Echo Canyon Trailhead, Piestewa Peak Trailhead and Camelback Hike.
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