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Lookout/Shadow Mountain

Lookout and Shadow Mountain

These two mountains provide a chance to hike to a peak and enjoy vistas without the crowds and steep elevation gains of nearby Piestewa Peak and North Mountain.

Trailheads

Trail Map & Description

Hours

Lookout Mountain Park Parking/Entrance: 5.a.m to 10 p.m.

Lookout Mountain Trailhead: Sunrise to 7 p.m. or sunset, whichever comes first.

All other trails: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Contact

Ranger Office:602-262-7901

Natural Resources Office (Business Hours Only):602-495-5458

Contact Natural Resource staff regarding resource management at desert preserves:602-261-8318

Fire Ban in Desert Parks and Preserves in Effect

Know Before You Go

Lookout and Shadow Mountain are smaller cousins to the more popular North Mountain area, located just to the south. Though lower in elevation than nearby summits, these two mountains provide a chance to hike to a peak and enjoy vistas without the crowds and steep elevation gains of nearby Piestewa Peak and North Mountain.

Take a hike. Do it right.

Take a Hike. Do it Right.

More than 200 hikers annually are rescued from City of Phoenix desert and mountain parks and preserves. Follow our simple checklist to help you from becoming a statistic.

Review safety guidelines before your visit
Take a hike. Do it right.

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