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:

Trail Restrictions for Dogs - Dogs prohibited on trail when temperature is 100 degrees or warmer	4	Trail Restrictions for Dogs - Dogs prohibited on trail when temperature is 100 degrees or warmer	<div class="ExternalClass2CC0A0158ABE4807B10863919E4E57EB"><p>Dogs are prohibited on City of Phoenix hiking trails when the temperature is 100 degrees or warmer. </p><p><a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/pets_safe_heat_wave.html?" target="_blank">Learn how to keep pets safe during warm weather months.</a> <span style="color:#f2f2f2;">#hikeright</span><br></p></div>	4/25/2019 7:00:00 AM	10/1/2019 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 ban open fires in the city's desert parks and mountain preserves starting <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	10/15/2019 7:00:00 AM
Hiking Safety Heat Message	3	Hiking Safety Heat Message	<div class="ExternalClass0B12337F359B4FDC8525C8706510E9B5"><p>Triple-digit heat is the forecast. 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>Extended summer hours run from June 1 to September 30 at these Phoenix trailheads - North Mountain Park, Piestewa Peak and Pima Canyon in South Mountain Park/Preserve. Parking lots are open until 9 p.m. and trails until 11 p.m. at those locations.</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	10/1/2019 7:00:00 AM

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