At over 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park/Preserve often is referred
to as the largest municipal park in the country. It boasts 51 miles
of primary trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking for
all ability levels. The park/preserve's main entrance is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hours vary at other trailhead locations; check the hiking map for specific hours.
NOTE: Beginning June 30, work will begin to install improved guardrails along the Summit Road. To accommodate installation work, the Summit Road will be open only on weekends through Oct. 15, 2008. San Juan Road will continue to be accessible to bicyclists.
Silent Sunday will return each month in 2008!! On Silent Sundays, bicyclists, tots in strollers, in-line skaters and wheelchair users get to call the Park's roadways their own. Starting at 5 a.m. the park's roadways past the Central Avenue gate* will be reserved for non-motorized use. Remaing 2008 Dates: July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23 and Dec. 28
*All other park entrances and parking areas remain open to vehicles.
Hiking
Map and Trail Guide
Driving
Map
Facts and History
Horseback
Riding
South
Mountain Environmental Education Center
Picnic Areas
Pima Canyon Parking Information
Other Trails and Educational Information
Trails and Desert Preserve
North Mountain Visitor's Center
South Mountain Environmental & Educational Center
