Trail Head Preserve - McDowell Mountains

Beautiful area! Great trails, excellent signage

Great place for a family walk! Lots of Beautiful Deseret Cactus and Shrubs to See and Enjoy.

Bring your camera, because it's some of the best Desert Scenery in the Scottsdale area.

There are several short trails to choose from (for a mile to three walk) if you have little children, or you can go for a more adventurous 8 mile hike around the park.

Go to the trail head Pavillion for directions, or a FREE Trail Map. For your convenience - they have clean restrooms and drinking fountains where you can fill up your water bottles and apply your sunscreen.

Beautiful trails located right in Scottsdale. Perfect way to spend the afternoon.

Scenery is beautiful plenty of space for large and small vehicle parking restrooms are clean overall pleasant experience.