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South Mountain Park and Preserve
Parim aeg külastamiseks
Visit from November through March when temperatures hover in the 60s and 70s. Early mornings offer the best wildlife sightings and empty trails before the midday sun intensifies.
Eelarvenõuanded
Entry is completely free with no parking fees, one of the best free outdoor experiences in the city. Bring your own water and snacks as there are no concession stands inside the park.
Soovitatav
Hikers and trail runners, Photography enthusiasts, Mountain bikers, Solo travelers seeking solitude
Planeeri oma külastusaeg
3-4 hours
Teave
Kiired faktid: Üle 16 000 aakri suurune ala kuulub riigi suurimate linnaparkide hulka, olles suurem kui paljud rahvuspargid. Rohkem kui 50 miili matkaradu lookleb Sonorani kõrbe maastikul, pakkudes võimalust näha saaguaro kaktuseid, jooksulinde ja Gila mardikaid.
Esiletõstmised: Dobbins Lookout'i tipus näete kogu Phoenixi oru põrandat säramas nagu trükkplaati päikeseloojangul, kusjuures horisondil on üle 11 000 jala pikkused mäe siluetid. Rangid ütlevad, et pargi arendamata idaosas peituvad iidsed petroglüüfid, mille Hohokami rahvas raius üle 1000 aasta tagasi ja mis on ligipääsetavad ainult jalgsi.
Sisekujunduse nõuanded
- Enter through the 24th Street entrance instead of the main gate to access quieter trailheads like Mormon Trail.
- Drive the 6-mile Summit Road up to Dobbins Lookout for sweeping valley views without breaking a sweat.
- Head out at dawn for the best chance to spot desert tortoises, javelinas, and Harris's hawks.
- Wear closed-toe hiking shoes even on the paved paths, as rattlesnakes sometimes bask on the warm asphalt after sundown.
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