Phoenix Mountains Preserve

The Phoenix Mountains Preserve is a group of parks located among the Phoenix Mountains in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area, the first of these parks to be preserved, has been designated as a Phoenix Poin...

The Phoenix Mountains Preserve is a group of parks located among the Phoenix Mountains in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area, the first of these parks to be preserved, has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride. The Phoenix Mountains Preserve is an absolutely amazing system of mountain-centered trails on over 41,000 acres within the city of Phoenix. This system includes so many of the iconic hikes we’ve all heard of – even if we don’t live in the area: Camelback, Piestewa Peak (formerly Squaw Peak), and the Alta Trail in South Mountain. Trailhead hours: All gated trailheads and parking areas are open 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Trails remain open until 11 p.m.