The city of Phoenix is one step closer to implementing new rules for closing hiking trails at South Mountain Park /Preserve ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix leaders are considering closing fewer hiking trails during the extreme heat. The city’s Parks and Recreation Board will discuss two options for South Mountain Park ...

The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously on Thursday to keep more trails inside South Mountain Park and Preserve open, even when the National Weather Service declares an extreme heat ...

Located in the South Mountain Park and Preserve, the road to the Dobbins Lookout starts off gently as you travel through visitor checkpoints and parking lots. Then, you begin to climb.

Key Highlight: South Mountain Park boasts three mountain ranges and more than 50 miles of scenic trails. Arizona offers a seemingly endless array of outdoor experiences, and Phoenix's South ...