South Mountain Park and Preserve
(602) 495-5458
Contact and Address
| Category: | Park, |
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| Address: | 10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA |
| Postal code: | 85042 |
| Phone: | (602) 495-5458 |
| Website: | http://phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/south/index.html |
Hours:
| Monday: | 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
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| Tuesday: | 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday: | 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Location & routing
Most Recent Reviews
(July 29, 2019, 1:33 am)The views here are absolutely incredible! Don't be afraid to hike out a ways to get some better perspective- it's well worth your time, even if you are only visiting for a short while. A must-see spot in the Phoenix area for sure.
(July 18, 2019, 11:10 am)Really cool place to hike. The trail may be somewhat hard to find. It’s next to the entrance to some apartments. Tis moderately steep with lots of loose rocks, so make sure you wear the proper hiking boots. There are no restrooms so keep that in mind. Aside from that, I didn’t see many people and the view of the city was well worth it. Happy trails.
(July 2, 2019, 12:54 am)This is a huge preserve with lots of trails to hike and explore. Since it's super popular over the weekends, a lot of the parking lots do get filled to the brim. The last time I was here, I drove to 2 parking lots- all full. Best bet, is to get here around sunrise or at least by 7-8 am to snag your spot.
The views are pretty good, but the hike feels more "urban" because I can still see the streets and city. Also, too many people here for my liking. I prefer more tranquil hikes...
(June 8, 2019, 12:48 am)I visited the area in February and again in May of 2019. On each occasion I went for a night hike and trail run. 14-15 miles in length, this rolling series of trails offers some great views at sunset. It is the Southwest region so watch out for snakes and scorpions.
Bring your own water. There are no bathrooms located anywhere along the trail
Some of the trails are gentle and rolling and others steep and require some high stepping and climbing. Young children accompanied by and adult would do fine as long as the adult is in shape and ready to help them out.
Views of the city from the summit are great at night.
(May 26, 2019, 4:14 pm)We really appreciate enjoyed going up and over the mountain and then back. The road was closed going up the mountain at central so we explored new trails that lead us gently over the mountain. Just beautiful day. We loved the Visitor's Center. The mountain that lights up places of interest was a great overview of where we have been hiking.
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Once a month, South Mountain Park offers Silent Sunday, a day in which the park's main access roads are reserved for non-motorized uses and motorized vehicles are not allowed on the roads. Phoenix leash laws apply to all hiking trails, and pets must be leashed at all times.
Locations | SMCC
Named for the beautiful South Mountain Park and Preserve bordering the southern edge of the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area, the South Mountain Community College (SMCC) main campus sits on an 104-acre site at 7050 South 24th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85042 (just north of Baseline...
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South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Arizona is the largest municipal park in the United States, and one of the largest urban parks in North America and in the...
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South Phoenix. 602-262-7393. This positively ponderous municipal preserve -- the nation's largest -- features acres of hiking, climbing and horseback trails, plus picnic and recreation areas.
South Mountain Village Apartments | Parc South Mountain
Found in South Mountain Village, our community is a few minutes away from the University of Phoenix Locals also enjoy hiking and mountain biking on the trails of nearby South Mountain Park and Preserve. * Parc South Mountain 3400 E Southern Ave Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 374-2200.
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Engaging community to study, restore, and promote our mountain parks and preserves. A partnership committed to ecological and recreational sustainability.
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At over 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park and Preserve is one of the largest municipal parks in the country. Start a visit at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center, hike, bike and ride more than 51 miles of trails, or follow the road to the top of the mountain for spectacular views.