Desert Parks and Mountain Preserves

Phoenix is home to more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves, and more than 200 miles of trails.

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Important Notices:

Hiking Safety Heat Message	3	Hiking Safety Heat Message	<div class="ExternalClass0B12337F359B4FDC8525C8706510E9B5"><p>City of Phoenix Park Rangers advise hiking during the early morning or evening hours this time of year when it is cooler and there is more shade. Always follow these 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.</p><p>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. <span style="color:#f2f2f2;">#hikeright</span></p></div>	4/25/2019 7:00:00 AM	10/25/2019 7:00:00 AM
Fire Ban for Desert Parks and Mountain Preserves	9	Fire Ban for Desert Parks and Mountain Preserves	<div class="ExternalClass9BD9996AE1234347B07E288EB7C4F430"><p>The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department will lift its ban on open fires in the city's desert parks and mountain preserves on <strong>Friday, Nov. 1, 2019</strong>. The ban went into effect on <strong>Wednesday, May 1, 2019</strong>. <a href="/news/parks/2332">Learn more about the fire ban</a>.</p><p>The annual fire ban stipulates the following: Open, wood and charcoal fires are prohibited in any part of Phoenix's preserve land; smoking outside of enclosed vehicles continues to be prohibited; propane or gas grills may be used, but only in established picnic areas.</p><p>For additional information contact 602-495-5458 or <a href="mailto:natural.resources.pks@phoenix.gov">natural.resources.pks@phoenix.gov</a>. <span style="color:#f2f2f2;">#hikeright</span></p></div>	4/29/2019 7:00:00 AM	11/3/2019 7:00:00 AM

Highlights & Projects:

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