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South Mountain Park and Preserve
South Mountain Park and Preserve is an outdoor activity in Phoenix, AZ, part of the Phoenix & Scottsdale guide. Cost: free.
10919 S Central Ave · Phoenix, AZ
Why you should go…
South Mountain's ridgeline trails climb to panoramic overlooks like Dobbins Lookout, with views stretching across the entire Phoenix valley. Hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders share more than 16,000 acres of Sonoran Desert.
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