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At more than 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park/Preserve is one of the largest municipally managed parks in the nation and consists of three mountain ranges - the Ma Ha Tauk, Gila and Guadalupe. The park boasts more than 100 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.
- Trail Map & Descriptions
Proceed to Beverly Canyon Trail. Beverly Canyon Trail will...
- Horseback Riding
Key staging areas are: Mountain View Park, 7th St. Access...
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Dedicated February 21, 2009 - Phoenix South Mountain Park,...
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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 58 miles of trails, or follow the road to the top of the mountain for spectacular views.
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 world. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride .
Proceed to Beverly Canyon Trail. Beverly Canyon Trail will have some short rocky and steep areas that cross the Pima Canyon area on the way to meeting the Desert Classic Trail on the south side of South Mountain. Distance: 1.7 mi. Elevation Change: 250 ft.
Beautiful city park with lots of scenery on the valley floor and mind blowing views from the top of the mountain. Narrow, twisty road to the top, but highly worth the effort. There are multiple overlooks and take the time to visit them all for views to the north (city) and south. Read more.
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An 11-mile stretch of rocky mountains separates Phoenix to the north and Gila River Indian Community to the south. More than 16,000 acres of outdoor recreation spread out over three mountain ranges studded with granite boulders and saguaros.
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Mar 16, 2022 · South Mountain Park is the largest municipal park in the country, covering about 16,000 acres and including more than 51 miles of trails. Dobbins Peak, the highest point accessible to visitors (and you can drive there if hiking isn't in your plan), is 2,330 feet in elevation.
