South Mountain Park and Preserve

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Najbolje vreme za posetu

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.

Saveti za budžet

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.

Preporučeno za

Hikers and trail runners, Photography enthusiasts, Mountain bikers, Solo travelers seeking solitude

Planirajte svoju posetu

3-4 hours

O atrakciji

Brze činjenice: Prostirući se na preko 6.500 hektara, spada među najveće gradske parkove u zemlji, veći od mnogih nacionalnih parkova. Više od 80 kilometara staza vijuga kroz pejzaž pustinje Sonora, nudeći viđenja kaktusa saguaro, trkača puteva i gila monšter guštera.

Istaknuto: Na vrhu vidikovca Dobbins možete videti čitavo dno feniksovske doline kako se pali poput štampane ploče pri zalasku sunca, sa preko 3.350 metara planinskih silueta na obzoru. Čuvari kažu da neuređeni istočni deo parka krije drevne petroglife koje su uklesali ljudi narodа Hohokam pre više od 1.000 godina, dostupne samo pešice.

Insajderski saveti

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.