South Mountain Phoenix AZ

South Mountain Park

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This, the largest municipal park in the world, is a popular hiking, biking and horseback riding trail area.

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Mar 9, 2025
South Mountain Park is a must-visit if you’re in Phoenix! It offers breathtaking views of the city and has a variety of hiking trails for all levels. We hiked up to Dobbins Lookout, and the panoramic…Full review by Shanise Y
Dec 5, 2024
South Mountain Park is a must visit for hikers and nature lovers! The views are incredible, especially at sunrise or sunset. The trails range from steep and rocky to easier paths, so there’s somethin…Full review by Eliza D
Oct 27, 2024
Closed for “Silent Sunday.” We wasted a 40 minute drive to get here. Too hot to hike up in the middle of the day. What a disappointment. So many cars were turning around, get a clue… you shouldn’t ha…Full review by Wanderer19918119042
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Seen any snakes?
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We did not. However when it warms up they do appear more often
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Yes you can there are different paths as well as many other bikers. You can also ride up to the big Ramada Area and …
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Yes you can there are different paths as well as many other bikers. You can also ride up to the big Ramada Area and look out at the Beautiful View.
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Absolutely, lots of hills and trails to burn some serious calories !!
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Answer by Danny W · Feb 12, 2019
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Can you get a good workout bicycling on the Parks' paved roads only?
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I agree with the other reviewers: great workout. I see lots of people doing it all the time
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Can you get a good workout bicycling on the Parks' paved roads only?
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Yes, you can, the paved, serpentine-like road waves up to the top of the mountains, which is at the level of 2300 feet (it is called Dobbin's Lookout - this where parking is); so it's …
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Yes, you can, the paved, serpentine-like road waves up to the top of the mountains, which is at the level of 2300 feet (it is called Dobbin's Lookout - this where parking is); so it's quite a distance to get up there from the ground level, if bicycles are allowed on the road - that you have to verify, maybe with the city authorities. It is a very scenic, big park. A lot of hikers there, too. Enjoy your visit!
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Answer by irina g · Dec 20, 2018
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Hi, I'll be in Phoenix and won't have a car. I've seen I can get public transport to the entrance pretty much but how long …
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Hi, I'll be in Phoenix and won't have a car. I've seen I can get public transport to the entrance pretty much but how long does it take to walk the Holbert Trail, times for walking up and back again please for a fit(ish) person? Is it ok to walk back down after sunset?
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Depends on how quickly you think you can hike a 4.4 mile trail. It isn't a very difficult trail but I'd still figure an hour to go up and back. Warning: not the greatest sunset view, but you do …
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Depends on how quickly you think you can hike a 4.4 mile trail. It isn't a very difficult trail but I'd still figure an hour to go up and back. Warning: not the greatest sunset view, but you do get a great view of Phoenix and the valley. Bring water.
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You can go on your own wild west adventure on a horseback tour with ponderosa stables
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Epic views are guaranteed at the top of the mountain at dobbins lookout
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Try going at sunset, when the light from the sun reflect onto the rocks and makes them look bright red
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Drive to the lookout or hike the 4-mile holbert trail before staking your spot
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Carry lunch and enjoy the park's picnic areas with kids in tow
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Full of steep as well as flat hiking trails, a viewpoint on top (that you can drive to, if need be)
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Use caution when coming though here in the warm months.
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If you want to drive to the top, arrive no later than 9 pm
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You can hike through a naturally formed tunnel, take in stunning views of the valley of the sun, the desert and downtown
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Come here to hike or bike early in the morning to beat the summer heat
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This 6,000-acre preserve contains three mountain ranges and an abundance of cacti
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This beautiful recreation area has trails that are perfect for hiking through the woods
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Phoenix leash laws apply to all hiking trails, and pets must be leashed at all times
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You can drive up the summit road 5.5 miles to dobbins lookout and spectacular valleywide views
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Flowering cactus and desert wildflowers provide visitors an added treat when these vivid flowers come into bloom
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To get there, just head south on central avenue into the park and follow signs
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Petroglyphs, hiking trails for all levels, biking, horseback riding and scenic drives and, of course, picnicking, are the most popular activities
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Enjoy the breathtaking view of the phoenix at the lookout point at 1,000 above the desert floor
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