Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Phoenix

asegay • March 29, 2012Great hiking trails with friends and family. The weather is warming up so this is a great place to hike & chat. There are many trail to choose from which make it more fun. Just minutes away from ASU.

Jamie M. • November 30, 2012Amazing trails and views. Can do this in the morning and have lunch and hit up the art museum in the afternoon. Such a great day!

Tommi G. • August 5, 2013Great place to watch the sunset! It perfectly overlooks downtown and the distant mountain ranges! Great way to see those beautiful Arizona sunsets!

Brian B. • August 19, 2019What a fantastic way to see the desert landscape. They have rotating exhibits as well as really cool events on their calendar. Check out their website before you visit. Consider going @ 7a in summer.

Michelle O. • February 11, 2013If your in town for a few days, and love hiking, you must attempt Camelback. It is a great hike with an amazing view! Just be cautious with parking, it can fill up pretty quickly so get their early.

Chris N. • March 22, 2013One picnic table, plenty of benches, and a stone, ramada-like structure. Overlooks downtown Phoenix skyline for unobstructed sunset view

ryan t. • November 15, 2013Great hiking spot. There are multiple different level hiking trails. There are beautiful landscapes. I recommend the Cholla trail to beginner hikers.

Jessica G. • August 3, 2012Great place to watch the sunset and full moon rise.

Jace G. • February 15, 2013I love this park! It has something for everyone and the history of it is really interesting. It's built on the site of a old Native American boarding school. It's a really nice place.

Christopher G. • July 17, 2017I at night for awesome views. Day hikes are delicious as well.

Lizzy A. • April 16, 2014Early morning walk in South Mountain Park. Wow the Sonoran Desert is so beautiful SPRING TIME is here!

Jasmine W. • August 4, 2018One of the few dog parks in town that have a decent amount of grass throughout. The city view ain't bad either.

Mary Kate L. • February 16, 2013Had some of my first childhood memories here! It's such classic Phoenix and a great place to take kids.

Kelly N. • February 13, 2013I went hiking here with my boyfriend & dog & it was quite an adventure! It's tucked away & a change of pace compared to Camelback. It was pretty busy on a Saturday morning, but try a weekday.

Jorge M. • February 26, 2020Great hike. We just walked from there to Papagos. Weather was perfect though.

Jessi S. • November 13, 2013If you are looking for a relaxing hike, filled with beautiful sites to see, this is the right trail! But, make sure to allot at least three hours if you plan to go all the way to the top.

Joel S. • July 14, 2013Basically a paved/cobbled trail. Good for dates or easy hikes.

Anthony D. • August 31, 2016A great place to hike and or bike. Alone, with friends or a date, an all around beautiful natural area within such a large city.

David B. • August 25, 2014Great summit hike with 360 degree view of the valley. Lots of nice folks on the trail. 1200 ft. climb. Takes about an hour (+/-).

Zyrion L. • June 25, 2010Do, touch, try, and play with EVERYTHING!!!

Jenn A. • October 29, 2014this trail never seems to get any easier, but it's very fun and worth it to get up before sunrise and head to the top. the switch backs are the best in Ahwatukee!

Brian B. • August 2, 2019There are many hiking trails in the South Mountain area and they don't have much elevation gain. Perfect for families and desert scenery. Bring LOTS OF WATER and be mindful of the heat.

Jay H. • December 1, 2015Cute park with a duck pond and walking paths.

Scott C. • March 26, 2017Great trails in the heart of the city.

eric b. • December 31, 2021Great little spur trails to do from here with incredible views in all directions. Much better then the crowded Dobbins lookout.

Dana Starr • April 10, 2012This place is amazing, love all of the wildlife as well!

M T. • March 19, 2016First half of the trail is a solid hike. The second half... You better bring gloves and real hiking shoes. It's extreme. Hands and knees climbing. Great views along the way.

Omar R. • February 15, 2014Stay on the trail lots of wild life around every corner! :-)

Becky J. • March 6, 2012Great trails, not too busy if you go during off peak times.

Jay H. • December 24, 2014Nice playgrounds, duck pond, and a public pool we plan to check out in the summer.