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A tree, cactus, trailhead information, and shaded areas are visible in Sonoran Preserve.

Sonoran Preserve

The Sonoran Preserve, in North Phoenix, comprises more than 9,600 acres. Three trailhead locations offer 36 miles of trails.

Trailheads

Apache Wash Trailhead 1600 E. Sonoran Desert Dr.

Desert Hills Trailhead 705 W. Carefree Hwy.

Desert Vista Trailhead 1900 W. Desert Vista Tr.

Hours

Parking/Entrance Hours: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Trail Hours: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Contact

Ranger Office:602-495-6939

Natural Resources Office (Business Hours Only):602-495-5458

Contact Natural Resource staff regarding resource management at desert preserves:602-261-8318

Know Before You Go

Take a hike. Do it right.

Take a Hike. Do it Right.

More than 200 hikers annually are rescued from City of Phoenix desert and mountain parks and preserves. Follow our simple checklist to help you from becoming a statistic.

Take a hike. Do it right.

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