South mountain parkpreserve holbert trail distance. That part of the mountain is closed to all foot, bike and horse traffic in an effort to revegetate. Once on the national trail, we continued east, climbing this seldom used section of the trail. Guadalupe south mountain tres rios trail may be detoured due to freeway construction.
South mountain park national trail mountain bike trail map. Phoenix south mountain wheelchair accessible trail arizona. The mormon loop trail is a great option for those wishing to tackle a less strenuous climb than what the national trail has to offer while experiencing nearly the same caliber of view. Explore the best rated trails in arizona, whether youre looking an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the iron king trail and prescott peavine national recreation trail. New guide to phoenix hiking, biking, equestrian trails. Trail 100 is 10 miles of uninterrupted trail with lots spurs. Apr 02, 2020 south mountain park is located off of central in southern phoenix. If youre tired of the crowds on the eastern end of the national trail, give the western end a try, and leave the hordes behind. Know where you are going and know what kind of terrain you will be hiking on. Phoenix south mountain park is displayed on the lone butte usgs quad topo map. It is a very popular trail for hikers, trail runners, pet walkers, sky gawkers and more. You look the opposite direction, and we have south mountain. The popular loop is with the alta trail ma ha tuak range. The apache trail is arizonas most epic scenic drive.
The national trail is located within the popular south mountain park complex of metro phoenix, which at 16,000 acres ranks as the largest city park in the country. Restrooms and drinking fountains are available at 7th ave, central, and 7th st. As seen in the map below you can create a loop with the ranger trail. Desert parks and mountain preserves city of phoenix, az.
Know the name of the parkand or trail you will be hiking on. The parks and peaks that make up the phoenix mountains preserve are surrounded by civilization, but feel as remote as the sonoran desert outside the city. South mountain park national trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in phoenix, arizona. Phoenix mountains preserve mountain bike trail map. 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. Phoenix is home to more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves, and more than 200 miles of trails. It is on public land managed by the city of phoenix as south mountain park. It has over 58 miles of diverse trails across its 3 mountain ranges. Via linda trails of the city of scottsdale mcdowell. It is important to remember that the phoenix mountain preserves are open, undeveloped desert areas. Start from lookout mountain trailhead to connect to. Mountain bike trails near south mountain parkpreserve. From this road, proceed to holbert trailhead to continue onto holbert trail.
Take the first left on to phoenix south mountain park. Looking for a great trail in south mountain preserve, arizona. Hiking trails near south mountain parkpreserve hiking project. The national trail offers advanced level riding in a sonoran desert setting, defined by difficult climbs over rocky terrain and technical downhills with numerous rock dropoffs that. Hike the extension trail that leads to dobbins lookout and be rewarded with a magnificent view of the valley below. South mountain park mountain biking trails trailforks. The city of apache junction along with salt who helped build the lost goldmine trail teamed up to build a nice little trail system inside the new silly mountain park. The phoenix trail has something to suit everyone, whether its a quick, trafficfree cycle ride between princes risborough and thame, a tranquil path to amble along with your dog on a summers evening, somewhere safe to teach your child to ride their first bicycle, or a connecting route for horses to get on and off the ridgeway at bledlow. South mountain park is located off of central in southern phoenix. This trail will wind you through some amazing sights and scenes. Additionally, the roadways throughout the park are a. Best trails in south mountain preserve arizona alltrails. Phoenix south mountain park is in the parks category for maricopa county in the state of arizona. Anyone who is interested in visiting phoenix south mountain park can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above.
South mountain park national trail mountain bike trail in. The pyramid trail is a great hike with switchbacks to the top of south mountain. You can drive to the top of a small mountain and there are views of the surrounding desert and downtown phoenix. Explore all 43 passages, including length, maps, profiles, tracks, and waypoints on the passages page. Phoenix south mountain wheelchair accessible trail is a 1.
I made the parking lot as the hikers cleared out of my way i always feel bad about this and looked for the next part geronimo. Youll see the desert classic trail leave from a map kiosk just after you leave the parking lot. Trailheads are located along the salt river at 7th ave, central ave, 7th st, and 16th st. Located in the heart of central phoenix and just 20 minutes from downtown, the preserve offers hiking, biking, and views from prominent summits such as piestewa peak and camelback mountain. Families with small children will enjoy the 1mile judith tunnell trail that begins at the south mountain environmental education center near the.
The apache trail is a 40mile circular route right through the superstition mountains. Mountain biking irresponsibly during the covid19 pandemic puts you and others at risk. With more than 91 trails covering 581 miles youre bound to find a perfect trail for you. South mountain is a destination system right in the heart of phoenix, arizona. South mountain park phoenix 2020 all you need to know. Along the trail, expect the tread to be rocky in places, but its nothing unmanageable by those of reasonable fitness and balance. Geologic map of south mountains, central arizona azgs. Desert classic mountain bike trail, guadalupe, arizona. Pueblo grande museum camp colley special events summit challenge, national trail trek become a phoenix park steward and. The geologic map and accompanyinq text that compose bulletin 195 represent an important contribution to our understandinq of the geologic framework of arizona. South mountain park is one of the largest municipal park in the state of arizona.
National trail south mountain phoenix, az mountain biking. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and. Vii kwxas, known locally as simply south mountain, is a mountain range in central arizona in south phoenix, arizona. South mountain trails permit hiking, biking and horseback riding. Atop the gila range is a section of the national trail. Hikers make their way up holbert trail during the seven summits hike at the south mountain holbert trail in phoenix, az on nov. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. Guests are encouraged to download or print a copy of the digital map below to bring with them on their visit. Phoenix south mountain park topo map, maricopa county az. The arizona trail is divided into 43 passages, and categorized into southern, central, and northern sections. From the east parking lot, go south, keeping the mountain on your right. South mountain park, less than 20 minutes south of downtown phoenix and flanked by the urban villages of laveen, south mountain and ahwatukee foothills, is one of the largest municipally operated. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play.
The majority of the trail sits in a bowl nestled between several peaks. Zoo maps are also displayed on large boards around the zoo with more to come. Learn more about south mountain park in phoenix, az and the outdoor activities offered here. South mountain park is the largest municipal park in the country, covering about 16,000 acres and including more than 51 miles of trails. A list of south mountain park hiking trails and a hiking trail map.
Dobbins peak, the highest point accessible to visitors and you can get drive there if hiking isnt in your plan, is 2,330 feet in elevation. Designated trails are marked by sign and are listed on this map. The trail offers excellent views of surrounding mountain, north phoenix and east towards scottsdale as well as nearby shadow mountain, north mountain, and shaw butte. The geronimo trail drops off south mountain from the north side of this parking lot and just as bugaroo on mtbr had predicted, the geronimo was the best part of the day. South mountain trail map and descriptions city of phoenix, az. This climb will get your heart in the cardio zone for a good workout. You look off to the side here, and you can see downtown phoenix with a mountain skyline of all the buildings that have been built there.
This trail offers a steady climb to the upper areas of south mountain park. South mountain park in phoenix is the worlds largest city park and features hiking, biking. At over 16,000 acres, south mountain park and preserve is one of the largest municipal parks in the country. South mountain park mountain bike, ebike, hike, trail running, horse trails near phoenix, arizona. The trail is narrow so youll be moving off trail when you encounter other hikers and runners. Every time i try to cover one state park and this time i tired covering the holbert trailhead which is a moderate to difficult one. South mountain offers trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking for all ability levels. Oct 09, 2015 new guide to phoenix hiking, biking, equestrian trails. South mountain park in phoenix is the largest city park in america with over 16,000 acres. The are no houses in the park and there are lots of desert plants and saguaro cactus. The south mountain parkpreserve trails master plan project site will provide you with updates and resources to stay up to date on the planning and preservation of south mountain. I had the opportunity to squeeze a ride in on the national trail while i was in phoenix, az for work. At more than 16,000 acres, south mountain parkpreserve 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 city f s c o tsd a lenw r iu y,mp b for any particular purpose. Pyramid trail hiking trail, laveen, arizona hiking project. As part of the zoos effort to reduce paper waste, we will no longer have paper maps available for guests at the entrance. Start early so you can beat the heat and bring water. One of the other interesting things about south mountain park is that you are really, really close to the urban phoenix area. Side 2 includes individual maps of phoenix, pima, prescott and verde valley areas, flagstaff, yuma, and sierra vista. In 1905, the trail was officially designated as an aid for the construction of the theodore roosevelt dam, with apache junction at one end, and theodore roosevelt lake at the other.
Hikers can encounter rock terrain, rattlesnakes and other potential hazards native to the. This allows the phoenix parks and recreation board to designate areas for revegetation and to. Which gives you fascinating views of downtown phoenix arizona. Quartz ridge in the phoenix mountain preserve also known as trail 8a is a great escape getaway trail that can be done as a single track or combined with many intersecting trails. The park boasts more than 50 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Hike the extension trail that leads to dobbins lookout and. Phoenix mountains preserve piestewa peak, dreamy draw.
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