It always feels a bit strange to review natural spaces, so I'll focus on the man-made elements. It's a popular space, so parking was a bit tough, but not impossible, to find. The bathrooms were out of order, so that was a bummer. The crowds make this spot a bit hard to fully appreciate.

This was super cool. Probably one of my husband’s fav things he did in AZ. He and my son went to the very top. My son was in Birkenstocks… totally don’t recommend lol I stayed below with our 4 year old to take pics

We try to make this a must when visiting Phoenix. Great little fifteen minute hike if you take it real easy ... the views from here are spectacular for the little effort it takes to get there. Highly recommend,

Hole in the Rock has meandering trails to a spectacular mountain top experience. Good shoes are an asset & a camera to capture some views. (Especially sunset or sunrise) Very close to the Zoo & the Desert Botanical Gardens. Make a day of it!!

It was a quick walk to the unusual rock formation. Super easy for the younger crowd and not bad for the rest, though still watch your footing due to uneven ground and gravel/shale like areas. Nice views, but not a long stop and very crowded. We did see some wildlife - rabbits and road runners as well. Something you really only need to do once.

An unique experience. The climb up to the top is easy, suitable for children and those who have minor mobility issues. I took the advise of others and went earlier in the day, and it wasn't too crowded. There's plenty of parking as it is located near the zoo. There are also washrooms in front of the site.

Stopped here 2 times trying to get that great view - photo experience. Ample parking, quick walk up to the view point, but way too many people at the top both times we were there. We saw it and simply walked back down. If you could find a time few people were there it would be a great place to sit and admire the views.

What a beautiful view. When my wife and I were in town for the weekend I told her I really wanted to see the infamous hole in the rock. We arrived late afternoon when it started to cool down just a bit and before the sunset crowd would have arrived. The parking lot is easy to get in and out of and seemed to be plenty of spots available. The hike to the hole is fairly easy if you are wearing the correct shoes. My wife unfortunately did not pack sneakers and hiked in sandals. Their appeared to be a few trails to the top, but it would have been nice if they were a little better marked. The ground was fairly smooth and it definitely was not too challenging. It was really cool to see some of the wildlife in the area as well. We saw several ground squirrels, pretty birds, lizards and some cool cactus on the way up. The view at the top was amazing. There were some "influencers" taking pictures and getting frustrated if you walked in there line of sight, but overall there was plenty of space for the few people up there to enjoy the amazing views. It was great to see the desert and Phoenix from that perspective. I would say this is a must if you are in the area but bring water and be aware of the temperatures.

A must-see location when in the Phoenix area. The best thing is that the sight is free and centrally located in close proximity to other sights like the Desert Botanical Garden and Papago Park. The hike is short but mild to moderate due to the steep rocks when approaching the entrance of the rock. It's best to wear shoes with good grip because the rocks inside the hole can be a bit slippery due to the slant positioning. The location provides a beautiful view of the Northern Phoenix. There is a bathroom and a water fountain by the parking area but I would recommend bringing your own bottled water. Just a little walk away is Papago Park which is also a must-see.