Happy 100th Birthday South Mountain!
Did you know South Mountain Park and Preserve turns 100 years old in 2024?! That's right! In 1924, the City of Phoenix purchased 13,000 acres of land for $17,000. 
Today, at more than 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park/Preserve is one of the largest municipally managed parks in the nation! Learn more about the park, and stay tuned as we celebrated South Mountain Park and Preserve throughout the year!
About South Mountain Park/Preserve
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 50 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Additionally, the roadways throughout the park are a favorite for bicyclists.
Dobbins Lookout, at 2,330 feet, is the highest point in the park that is available to the public. Accessed by both hiking trails and Summit Rd., the lookout is popular with tourists and locals, who want to get an unobstructed panoramic view of the Valley.
Note: The park's scenic roadways are shared by motor vehicles, bikers and hikers. Due to the many blind corners, narrow sections and treacherous drop-offs, extreme caution should be maintained and adherence to the speed limit followed.
