South Mountain Park and Preserve

Category: Nature preserve in Phoenix, Arizona

Address: 10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA

Phone: +16024955458

Opening hours

Sunday: 5AM–7PM

Monday: 5AM–7PM

Tuesday: 5AM–7PM

Wednesday: 5AM–7PM

Thursday: 5AM–7PM

Friday: 5AM–7PM

Saturday: 5AM–7PM

Reviews

Conrad Gonzales III

Jul 27, 2022

Amazing place to come and enjoy the sunset. Be sure to reach the gates by 7 because the entrance closes at that time. Me and my girls loved it. They had a blast and they're both under 3. This is Definitely a memorable experience.

Nushrat Humaira

Jul 16, 2022

there are many trails for hiking, some more difficult than others. It gets very hot here pretty quickly so bringing refreshments even for short walk is recommended. biking trails are indicated on map as well. lots of parking spaces on the way up the hill to the preserve.

Daniel Nateras

Apr 5, 2022

South Mountain has everything you need to have a fun day on the mountain. If you want to have a picnic there are covered areas with grills. There’s lots of hiking trails and on this day I went up the Holbrook Trail which was a challenge with beautiful views. Along the way there are ancient pictographs which really give you a sense of how old this place really is. South Mountain can be chill to extremely challenging so make sure you are prepared and informed. All in all a great place to visit.

Kelligrace Hernandez

Dec 27, 2021

Absolutely breathtaking views. The traffic can be a little crazy and some people can’t drive up the winding roads but if you can get used to so many people going up here and causing a traffic jam it’s totally worth it. Easy hikes and great way to see the city. Plus there’s horseback riding at the base of the mountain.

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Questions & Answers

Is it open this mouth of September 2017 what are the time's

Bryson Bobelu | Jun 30, 2018
Yesica Manzo | Jul 1, 2018

Yes its open in winter september 2017!! 10:00am to 7:00p.m monday to sunday

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Can you drive up the mountain

Edward Donoso | Jun 29, 2020
Rebecca Medrano | Jun 30, 2020

Yes, one Sunday a month is reserved for Silent Sunday-no motorized vehicles. There's a visitor's center on the right hand side when coming in from Central.

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Will it be open for 4th of July?

Vi Dao | Jun 30, 2019
Landon Richardson | Jul 1, 2019

Yes

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Are the lookouts open. Can you go to top of mountain. Last rime I went it was closed at base of mountain

I_GOT_ISSUES_OK FOR_SURE | Oct 2, 2020
Naomi | Oct 3, 2020

It's open now certain views where closed out 2 weeks ago. I would call first to confirm.

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Do u need a park pass?

williams family | Jun 30, 2019
Christian King | Jul 1, 2019

No, you are free to park anywhere that isn't closed off with no cost from what I've seen.

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What's to do there

Gabs Easterly | Jun 30, 2019
Marcus Parham | Jul 1, 2019

Touge racing/drifting

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are pets allowed?

Don Fensterman | Jun 30, 2019
Hoover Tung | Jul 1, 2019

Yes, they allow dogs, but just make sure to put them on a leash

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Why is the way to the top of mountain blocked off on sundays?

Anthony James Kyyitan | Dec 31, 2020
Joey Boyer | Jan 1, 2021

They call it their "silent Sunday" program: Silent Sunday #SouthMountain Silent Sunday is held each Sunday year-round. On those days, the park’s main roadway will be closed to motor vehicle traffic at the one-mile mark into the park from 5 to 10 a.m. on the first, second, third and fifth Sunday of the month. From 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. (park operating hours) on the fourth Sunday of the month, the park roadway will be closed to vehicle traffic after the main Central Ave. entrance. During those times on those days, the park’s roadways are reserved for non-motorized activities such as walking, cycling, jogging, hiking, etc. On Silent Sunday, park visitors who would like to park near the main Central Ave. entrance can do so in the Activity Complex, which can be accessed just inside the entry gate and within proximity to several popular trails. Trailheads not accessed via the main Central Ave. entrance are not impacted by the Silent Sunday closures.

Can u stay the nyte there

Carlos Camarillo | Sep 2, 2020
Matthew Nielsen | Sep 3, 2020

There is no overnight camping at South Mountain Park.

If we go into the park to drive up to the mountain before 7pm. Can we stay at the top for the view for a bit?

Jaynette Espinola | Jun 29, 2020
Brad Barger | Jun 30, 2020

If you arrive before sunset and the ranger has not closed the gates you can stay

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