Too much snow around here for much hiking. But I'm feeling your need! The snow has beat down the underbrush in the woods behind my house (I can walk 19.5 miles from my front door tot he base of Mt. St. Helens through deep timber), making it easier hiking once the snow melts back. The high alpine backcountry that I love to hike won't be open enough for hiking until July, which I'll spent my time up there from then until late November.
What sorts of places do you hike around Phoenix? Is there a good trail system? I'm not familiar with the area and any mountains.