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 <strong>ALL</strong> 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 your pets safe during warm weather months.</a> #hikeright<br></p></div>	5/4/2018 7:00:00 AM	6/1/2018 7:00:00 AM
Hiking Safety Heat Message	3	Hiking Safety Heat Message	<div class="ExternalClass0B12337F359B4FDC8525C8706510E9B5"><p>Temperatures at or near triple digits are in the forecast for the Phoenix area. City of Phoenix Park Rangers advise not hiking during these weather conditions and ask that you always follow these life-saving <a href="/parkssite/Documents/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/Trail%20Rating%20Guide.pdf" target="_blank"> trail difficulty ratings</a> are raised one level when the temperature is 100 degrees or warmer. #hikeright<br></p></div>	5/4/2018 7:00:00 AM	6/1/2018 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>Tuesday, May 1, 2018</strong>.</p><p>The annual fire ban stipulates the following: Open, wood and charcoal fires are prohibited in any part of Phoenix's preserves; smoking outside of enclosed vehicles will continue 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>. #hikeright</p></div>	4/25/2018 7:00:00 AM	10/15/2018 7:00:00 AM

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