The Chuckwalla is strictly herbivorous. It eats fruit,
leaves, buds and flowers.
Map
to North Mountain Visitor Center
Register on-line for Programs & Classes
Due to budget reductions approved by the Phoenix City Council, the North Mountain Visitor Center has adopted new operating hours:
Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sundays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Visitors to the center can gain new insights into the richness and diversity of the Sonoran Desert.The center offers educational displays to interpret and understand the Sonoran Desert found right outside the center's doors. A series of trails adjacent to the center mean desert exploration is just a step away. The center is also a good stop for those planning a longer, more challenging hike in this part of the preserve.
Beginning Feb. 8, 2009, Silent Sundays have now been expanded to North Mountain Park! Cyclists, skateboarders, wheelchair users and stroller-riding tots will soon get to call the roads of North Mountain Park their own one day each month when the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department expands it’s popular Silent Sunday event to the area beginning in February. North Mountain Park, 10600 N. 7th Street, will host Silent Sundays from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month, except April. Vehicles will park in the lot at the Havasupai Ramada reserving the park’s roadways for non-motorized use. Trailhead access sites outside of the park will remain open to vehicles. The kickoff event is Feb. 8 with the remaining 2009 dates March 8, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, and Dec. 13. For more information call (602) 495-5540.
Educational displays highlight animals of
the Sonoran Desert
Reservable
ramadas include
Havasupai , Yavapai and Pima
Sunset/Moonrise Hikers
North Mountain
Trail Guide
Petroglyph
located in North Mountain Preserve
Ramada Reservations
Citywide Reservables
One of several new
interpretive columns
The Saguaro
Cactus, visible from the center, grows only about an inch a year. They
can grow as high as 50 ft.
Mailing List
Volunteer
here
Sunset and Moonrise hike
Poppies and Lupine are common
along the trails in the spring
At the center, visitors can:
- Find trail maps for information on hikes or mountain bike rides in the area.
- Pick up brochures and pamphlets
on a variety of topics related to the Sonoran Desert and the City of
Phoenix mountain preserve system.
Educators will find the center a great resource. For more information call (602) 495-5540 voice or (602) 262-6713 TTY, or send an e-mail to nmvc@phoenix.gov
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Mailing List -If you would like to be on the North Mountain Visitor Center mailing list, please call (602) 495-5540 or e-mail the following information to nmvc@phoenix.gov:
Last name, first name
Address
City, State and Zip CodeOr if you would prefer to be on the E-mail list send us your e-mail address at: nmvc@phoenix.gov
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Volunteer Opportunities - If you are interested in the NMVC Volunteer Program, please e-mail nmvc@phoenix.gov or call 602-495-5540 voice or 602-262-6713 TTY with the following information:
NMVC Volunteer Program:
Name
Phone Number
Available days and hours
back to topRamada Reservation Information -
North Mountain Park - 10600 N. 7th Street
Reservable Area/Capacity
Havasupai - 150 people maximum capacity. Catering allowed by special permit (no amplified music).
Yavapai - 100 people maximum capacity. Catering allowed by special permit (no amplified music).
Pima - 50 people maximum capacity. Catering allowed by special permit (no amplified music).
Note: Beer permits are allowed for reserved areas at North Mountain.
Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area and Dreamy Draw Park are both first-come, first served areas. Beer permits will not be issued for non-reservable areas.
Areas can be reserved up to 6 months in advance. Reservations will be taken over the phone and in person at NMVC during open business hours. Calls will be taken at 602-495-5540.
