Desert Parks and Mountain Preserves

Parks and Recreation Services Update

<div class="ExternalClassF4C339E2F6614BDCBBABE70657A06CB7">City of Phoenix recreation facilities are open. That includes all community and recreation centers, parks, trails, sports complexes, golf courses and <a href="/pgm">Pueblo Grande Museum</a>. Indoor facilities are operating at limited capacity and indoor sports leagues are paused. Additionally, the City of Phoenix is following CDC guidelines and are requiring a mask or face covering when inside city facilities, regardless of vaccination status. #homepage #allpks<a href="/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/1068" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:underline;">Learn more about Parks and Recreation impacted services</a></div>

9/1/2021 7:00:00 AM

12/31/2021 7:00:00 AM

"Take a Hike. Do it Right." Hiking Safety Message

<div class="ExternalClass0B12337F359B4FDC8525C8706510E9B5">Effective July 16 to September 30, 2021: Use of trails on Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak will be restricted when the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning. <a href="/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/1987">(Learn more about this pilot program.)</a> City of Phoenix Park Rangers educate trail users to follow important <a href="/parkssite/Documents/PKS_NRD/Take%20a%20Hike%20-%20Do%20it%20Right.pdf" target="_blank">"Take a Hike. Do it Right."</a> safety guidelines. Regardless of the weather or time of year, always hydrate before, during and after a hike. During Arizona's warm weather months, Phoenix Park Rangers and the Phoenix Fire Department recommend hiking during the early morning or evening hours when it is cooler and there is more shade. Trail users are encouraged to take advantage of extended summer hours at <a href="/parks/trails/locations/north-mountain">North Mountain Park</a> and <a href="/parks/trails/locations/piestewa-peak">Piestewa Peak Trailhead</a> in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, and <a href="/parks/trails/locations/south-mountain">Pima Canyon Trailhead</a> in South Mountain Park/Preserve. Parking lot entrances are open until 9 p.m. at those locations from June 1 to September 30, 2021. <a href="/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/1929">Read more about extended summer hours at city trailheads</a>.Monitor the <a href="https://weather.com/weather/today/l/USAZ0166:1:US" target="_blank">local forecast</a> and understand that all<a href="/parkssite/Documents/PKS_NRD/Trail%20Rating%20Guide.pdf" target="_blank"> trail difficulty ratings</a> are raised one level when the temperature is 100 degrees or warmer. #hikerightDogs are prohibited on all City of Phoenix hiking trails when the temperature is 100 degrees or warmer. <a href="https://www.azhumane.org/events/dont-leave-pets-kids-hot-cars/" target="_blank">Learn how to keep pets safe during warm weather months</a>.The <a href="/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/1858" target="_blank">annual ban of open fires in Phoenix's desert parks and mountain preserves</a> went into effect May 1, 2021.</div>

4/18/2020 7:00:00 AM

1/1/2022 7:00:00 AM

Phoenix is home to more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves, and 200-plus miles of trails. Millions of people enjoy city trails every year.

Find a Trail Location Near You Register for Hikes and Outdoor Nature Programs Things to Do "Take a Hike. Do it Right."Pueblo Grande Museum Camp Colley Special Events (Summit Challenge, National Trail Trek)Become a Volunteer Phoenix Park Steward Contact Natural Resources Division Staff

Review "Take a Hike. Do it Right." guidelines before visiting the trail.
The symbol to the right of each trail name represents the difficulty rating.

*Add an additional level of difficulty when the temperature is in the triple digits.