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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.
Alta Trail is steep on both ends as it rises to the crest of the Ma Ha Tuak Range in South Mountain Park. It is a 1/2 mile walk from the San Juan gate to the start of the trail on the north side of the road.
South Mountain offers 58 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking for all ability levels, many of which were constructed in the early 1930s. Trails are accessible from several park entrances/parking lots listed below.
South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Arizona, is the largest municipal park in the United States, [1] and one of the largest urban parks in North America and in the world. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride .
Where is South Mountain located? At more than 16,000 acres and over 50 miles of trails, South Mountain Park and Preserve can be accessed in many ways.
The South Mountains (O'odham: Muhaḍagĭ Doʼag, Yavapai: Wi:ki'tiyeda, [1] Maricopa: Vii Kwxas), known locally as simply South Mountain, is a mountain range in central Arizona in south Phoenix, Arizona.
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.
Want to find the best trails in South Mountain Preserve for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 101 great trails for hiking, walking, and birding and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Learn more about South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Arizona, and the outdoor activities offered here.
South Mountain Park - saguaro-covered mountains in southwest Phoenix, offering hiking/cycling/horse riding trails, picnic areas and high elevation views over the city