Phoenix Mountain Preserve
Phoenix Mountain Preserve
4.5
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Offers more than 23,000 acres crisscrossed with trails.
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Doug M
Chesterfield, MO795 contributions
Feb 2022
I had just run the Mesa Marathon, so I wasn't looking to hike any trails. But we wanted to enjoy the outdoors a bit. There were covered pavilions at the various parking lots, and we spent time at a couple of them. It was really peaceful. No one else was there, since it seems that everyone comes to hike the trails. But those didn't look like easy hikes to me - hot, sunny, vertical, and exposed. But for us sitting in the shade, looking at the desert flora, and watching these little shapes on the trails in the distance, it was pretty nice. It was also fun to watch the chipmunks scamper around. They seemed pretty tame, so I can only suppose that people feed them.
Written April 4, 2022
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traveltime111
San Diego, CA2,077 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Park with easy access off N. 7th st and adequate parking(although I was a walkin). I just walked the 0.8 mile loop that does have excellent views of downtown and mountains. There are nice facilities including several picnic tables, toilets and well marked areas. However, they closed off many areas to visitors.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Written October 30, 2021
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Brian Redd
Phoenix, AZ30 contributions
May 2020
I have lived in Phoenix my entire life and have never really given much thought about the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Well, that has changed! I hiked to Piestewa Peak, and wow, was it beautiful! It was also a very good workout! I can't believe the amount of hiking that is available in the preserve right in the middle of Phoenix! I definitely recommend checking out the assortment of trails the preserve offers. It is pretty large, so if you need help finding preserve amenities like drinking fountains, restrooms, ramadas, etc., the app, Avem, is very helpful!
Written May 15, 2020
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Deserie B
2 contributions
Mar 2020
My best friend in the world has lived across the street from the Phoenix Mountain Preserve for 50 years. He and I rode our Arabians on Lookout Mountain and the Phoenix Mountain Preserve every day for a year. My Arabian was TRAINED in this Preserve. We'd saddle up and walk them right on up the sidewalk to the tunnel that goes under Thunderbird Road to get you there. What a most wonderful time in our lives. Arabians can go ANYWHERE! They are so much more than just Beautiful Creatures... They are built like Pegasus. That was one of the best years of my life... there are many paths and trails you can take if you like hiking, or horseback riding. Nowhere in the world will you find a more beautiful place. There is so much natural desert flora and fauna, wildlife, views. The list just goes on and on.. Thank you Phoenix.
Written July 12, 2020
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Kewhitney
Toronto, Canada9 contributions
Mar 2020
The Quartz Ridge hike was only one hour, and we really enjoyed it. The path was covered with fist sized rocks. The elevation change was just under 200’, so could be a challenge. Lots of hikers, but not crowded. Very limited parking. The local mall has signs that say they tow hikers’ cars. Luckily our rental was still there upon our return.
I quite enjoyed the hike!
I quite enjoyed the hike!
Written March 8, 2020
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IrishFan-80
Lancaster, PA5,294 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Our first time here and we wanted an easy alternative to Camelback. This was it. Easy to get to, a little challenging, beautiful scenery and nice facilities. We did about an hour roundtrip and with more water could have gone farther. Enjoy.
Written November 4, 2021
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the5hefels
Dubuque, IA196 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
While parking was a bit full, it has trails for every kind of hiker. We climbed to the top one day and then took a flatter hike another day. Trails are well marked, safe and clean.
Written March 19, 2021
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Happiness25574
Lansing, Michigan1 contribution
I lived in Phoenix for 25 plus years, and I hiked this area at least three times a week. Wear shoes with rubber treads, pack a water bottle on a waist strap, cover yourself in sunscreen, wear a hat, sunglasses, a shirt with sleeves over a tank top, and take your time. You're on your own in there, but some of the canyons are breath taking for a walk in the city. Do not...I repeat...do not pack anything out. Leave it just as you found it. If you need further info search the WWW under "Phoenix Mountain Preserves". Enjoy!
Written February 27, 2003
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CactusGary
Scottsdale, AZ285 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
On a nice day, the main trailhead for the Mountain Preserve off Lincoln Dr. can be a zoo and parking impossible. But the trailhead at the end of 40th St. south of Shea Blvd. is usually more civilized. And if the parking lot fills up there, you can park on the adjacent streets. The trails start out flat, unlike Piestewa Peak, so hiking is easier but you can go up the Yates trail for more of a challenge. There are restrooms, water and shaded tables at the trailhead. When you leave, head up 40th Street and take a right on Shea. Go east one mile to the intersection of Tatum and Shea. The Fry's grocery store has a very nice outdoor, shaded seating area where you can grab a drink, relax and refuel. There are other restaurants and coffee spots at that intersection too.
Written May 10, 2014
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tckeown75
Phoenix, AZ16 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
We lived a couple miles away from the Visitors center on 7th street and hiked this park 3 -4 times per week. There is a nice variety of trails through the valleys, or up the mountains. North Mountain is a very heavily traveled trail and it seems everyone is just so friendly (even more smiles on the folks who are heading down compared to those heading up ...heh heh). Lots of families pushing strollers up the paved sections!
For a more rigorous hike, head up Shaw Butte. At the top are a lot of communication towers,but a great view of the city. On the back side path down, a detour takes you to a small area with a couple of petroglyphs. Further down the back (West ) side is Cloud Nine! This is the remains of a house, turned restaurant that burned down in the early 60s. A great place to stop for a cool drink (if you brought one) and to take a break. We brought a little blue tooth speaker and practiced our cha-cha and foxtrot. Now we can say we danced on CloudNine!
If you only get to hike once while visiting, and aren't enough of a go-getter to tackle Camelback, I'd recommend this set of trails very highly!
For a more rigorous hike, head up Shaw Butte. At the top are a lot of communication towers,but a great view of the city. On the back side path down, a detour takes you to a small area with a couple of petroglyphs. Further down the back (West ) side is Cloud Nine! This is the remains of a house, turned restaurant that burned down in the early 60s. A great place to stop for a cool drink (if you brought one) and to take a break. We brought a little blue tooth speaker and practiced our cha-cha and foxtrot. Now we can say we danced on CloudNine!
If you only get to hike once while visiting, and aren't enough of a go-getter to tackle Camelback, I'd recommend this set of trails very highly!
Written March 3, 2018
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Is it easy to get an Uber to and from the Phoenix mountain preserve? I’m looking to experience a trail but I won’t have a car while visiting Phoenix.
Written July 9, 2021
Closest hotels I can think of would be the Pointe Hilton, Squaw Peak, Best Western InnSuites Phoenix Hotel & Suites, Arizona Biltmore, Camelback Inn, and The Omni Scottsdale at Montelucia. The first 2 would be the closest that I can think of, Biltmore is closer than the others, but not by much. Those would be the only ones I can think of or that I'm aware of for the area.
Written March 2, 2015
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