South Mountain Park and Preserve

10909 South Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85001

602-262-7393

At more than 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park/Preserve is one of the largest municipally operated parks in the country, according to the Trust for Public Land. It boasts 51 miles of primary trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking for all ability levels. From the park's main entrance, you can drive up the Summit Road 5.5 miles to Dobbins Lookout and spectacular valleywide views or you can continue to the Gila Lookout for a view of the Gila River Valley. This scenic road is shared by bikers and hikers and there are many steep sections and blind curves, so maximum speed is 25 mph and just 15 mph on curves.

Hours:

Hours for all trailhead areas and entrances: 5am to 7pm (entrance gates close). Trails remain open until 11pm.

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