My family and I went to South Mountain today for horseback riding. This place is A MUST! They have cookout rides and other acitivities. Check out there website: http://www.arizona-horses.com/default.html We went for a 1 hour trail ride as we had our child with us ( 4 year old who I doubled with) and It was one of the best things... more
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Address: 10919 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Tel: 602 534 6324
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Mar 4, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful
Whether you are looking for an easy or difficult hike, you can always find it here. I personally prefer taking the trails along the washes, where you will eventually find evidence of water and lusher vegitation. I can't believe that the previous poster only commented on the drive up the mountain. The only times that I've driven to the top... more
Mar 8, 2005
6/12 found this review helpful
Went to South Mountain last week, drove all the way to the summit. It is the largest municipal park in the world, hence worth a visit. The drive takes you up 6000 ft above sea level and is quite curvy, so if you are a nervous driver, mayb u shud stay away. Lots of desert vegetation along the drive. Good... more
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Tel: 602 534 6324
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