Great trails for running, hiking or mountain biking. Quite challenging as I ran it and came back on the ridge after going out on the Dessert Challenge loop. Quads are going to be toast tomorrow. One of the more technical trails I have run but pretty well marked. The panoramas are from Observation Point.

My favorite place to go hiking. Great trails, history, and wild life. Lots of rabbits, lizards, Road Runners,, pheasants, and occasional coyote sightings. All types of hikes ranging from easy to hard. Summertime, you will come across snakes under bushes and rocks. DONT TAKE YOUR PETS OUT WHEN IT REACHES 100!!! I have seen way to may people carry down pets that have collapsed and unconscious from over heating.

Great network of trails! Lots of options for all hiking levels, including the furry four-legged hikers Very interesting and diverse landscape; however, not much for shade. Great for mountain biking as well! Sufficient parking, and the restroom facilities are very nice.

This is a great place to get outdoors and exercise with family. The trails are friendly for all ages. Our group consisted of little ones from 3 years old to grandparents in their 60s. We visited on Saturday 28NOV20, and the weather was just right at about 65 degrees.

Great hiking location. Lots of bike trails and great views of the value.

Hikes for all levels of experience and fitness. Good facilities with water and restroom. You can hike for hours or short jaunts. Very nice.

Long trail but so easy..a lot of space if you prefer to stay away from hikers without mask.

Very nice park. Has public rest rooms. Clean lots of parking. Good for climbing and hiking

Such an amazing hiking area so many different trails for all types of hiker and levels and as kid friendly as a mountain can be

The best place ever for mt. Biking, hiking or walking the dog

Great place for mountain biking and hiking. Lots of trail options for different ability levels. For mountain biking take pima to javelina and then back through beverly. Its a good fun and quick 6 mile ride.

There is a huge network of trails for hiking and mountain biking that stem from this trail head. You can find all levels of difficulty in terms of steep hikes or technical bike routes like the Mormon loop. Or if you want a relaxing stroll and beautiful sights and awesome rock formations, there are trails for that too. People are friendly and bikers look out for hikers, so its good for everyone! Get out and enjoy this weather (all these pics are of South mountain)

Very nice trail... It has multiple entrances with different difficulties. It was busy at the beginning of the trail and got less busy as you go on.The trail for some hikes is wide an easy...

I LIVE THIS TRAILGREAT WORKOUT. NICE PEOPLE

Pima canyon has many trails to choose from, Ive done about half of them. this is a great starting point to see some incredible views.from several trails you can see Phoenix and Tempe at the same time and it looks incredible especially when the sun starts to go down.The trails are mostly friendly for pets, most of the trails are kid friendly, and there are also many bike trails here.Pima canyon offers a little bit for everybody

Many trails the choose from. U can get a good cardio workout, easy walk, or ride ur dirt bike.

Its a nice trail with many options but does get very busy fast. Best to get there early to get parking .

Its beautiful in the early morning. But its still very warm, so if youre going to hike, bring plenty of water and make sure you let someone know youre going. Better to be safe than sorry.

It was super great to see my friends crying all the time but at the end we was laugh about it

This trail is my go to place almost daily. People are friendly. The beauty of the scenery changes often!

Some of the best hiking the valley has to offer. Plenty of well-maintained, designated trails to explore and lots of beauty and wildlife to see. Great facilities and enough challenging hikes to make for an excellent outdoor gym. Skip the treadmill, throw on some trail runners, and come experience the beauty and wonder of this awe-inspiring place. Take the time to slow down along the way, breathe, and take in the totality of what’s happening in and around you.Be blessed and whole

Enjoyable quick get away close to town...sparse but its the desert

Great Trail with awesome views once you get to some of its mountain tops.. I highly recommend it, the trail has all kind of levels from beginners to the most skilled hikers. Family & Dog friendly..

Beautiful hike for an evening sunset walk. Trail is not difficult for the first mile for those wishing for a short walk with family and friends.

I Visit South Mountain Several Times a week just hadnt gotten to this spot till today and I was Pleasantly Suprised! Always Enjoy Free Parking, I think theres a large number of spots in comparison to most the other trailheads. SHADE under these Ramada type deals with tables to Sit at, Very VeryNice, everything seemed Very Clean, multiple trailsto Pick from, really no serious complaints with other trailheads were similar to this. ENJOY

A nice views a top of the trail. Fairly easy to reach. I suggest you go slow.

Great MTB and hiking spot. I come hear weekly to ride National Trail. There is a lot of trail options from the trail head. If you want to take a stroll though the desert without to much elevation go with Desert Classic. But if you want some really nice views of Phoenix then take National Trail or one of the many connecting trails to National. If you are hiking the best way to experience National Trail in my opinion is to go up Mormon Trail then loop back down using National Trail. If you are riding then when you link back on to National keep heading west past the waterfall up to the saddle. Good spot to take a break then head back the direction you came taking National all the way back to Pima Canyon.

Fairly easy trail. Very clean and there were a decent amount of people on it. There is a small part of the trail where you scale a small rock face but its easy. Dont think too much about it, just do it.

What amazing trail. The way they have customized this area has turned out beautifully.. Love the paths / trails and how far they extended those out.. Cant wait to explore more... #Phx

Pleasant hike on a pleasant today smith Somme rugged terrain.

Plenty of parking, very well maintained and almost any type of trail you would like, with numerous degrees of difficulty. Even get to see Coyotes occasionally......

Great trails, beautiful scenery. Enjoy!

Love this beautiful space for easy to challenging hikes. Something for everyone. This trailhead has restrooms and drinking water. Dogs and mountain bikes are a common site. The views are amazing!

Average to moderate hike. Not as scenic as some other trails on south mountain are but definitely still a good workout. Cool looking ruins or man made Im not sure. Overall i love hiking south mountain i feel its much more of a hike than most and good for all ages

Nice easy hike. Beautiful space.

Awesome site! My wife and I enjoyed the mini hike as it was pretty hot out, 105!

Good parking many trails start here for all different skill levels

This is my favorite place to go hiking while staying in Phoenix. The trails are extensive, the rocks are beautiful and there is enough shrubbery and trees to not be exposed to the brutal desert.This place has a lot of life in it, unlike the barran rocky parks in other locations nearby. There is hardly any trash to notice and people with dogs use leases. There were also lots of hikers and runners in groups and the trails here are diverse: a mix of sand, rock climbing and running.This is my go-to place to enjoy nature while in Phoenix.

I go there twice a week. And it is amazing

Moderate trail start early bring plenty of water. Great views of nature and city. Bring map to route your hike

Great hike, fairly easy with lots of places to stop and take pictures.

Amazing hike with amazing mountain views :)

The updates that were performed to this trailhead are really great. The bathrooms and water fountains are a very welcome addition and the extra parking is nice. It gets extremely crowded which is a bit of a downer, but otherwise is great.

Very nice trails that you can walk, run, hike or even bike ride. Great place to get some exercise in.

Great hike and great run. Some flat and some elevation great for long runs.

Was great walking around here.

Great place to escape the city hustle & bustle. Peaceful and enjoyable.

Trails here range from almost level and easy to devilishly difficult. We like the moderate elevation trails of East and West Loops. These trails take you to the edges of the mountain where you can see the sharp contrast of town and nature preserve. There are some saguaro cactus but not many.

This Place is amazing! tons of hiking trails and some of the best views of the surrounding area.

Best trailhead in Phoenix, AZ. So much parking space. Restrooms water. So much trails to choose from. Easy short to long difficult.

Great spot to start a ride as the incline in slower and gradual compared to Javelina or Beverly trailheads. Very congested though so be courteous to others on the trail.

Drove out here for a trail run. Lots of trail options. Go to the ridgeline trail for some great views of phoenix and tempe. The parking lot was packed but once i got out, i was alone in many of the sections sections

Had a great time with my kids at this trailhead

Clean. Cordial. Great breakfast

Recently renovated trail head. Parking lot is much bigger now. I love this section of south mountain because from here there are so many different branches of trails to run that you never really feel congested. The main dirt road is what the novices will usually hike. Its flat but scenic so its perfect for an easy stroll. If you want some challenging hills then try the ridgeline trail. Its a personal favorite. Most loops from this trail head are less than 5 miles. Theres also a ton of good mountain bike trails. Plenty of room to run and share it with riders. Check this place out. Expect parking to be tough on nice days.

Great trail for a quick hike but its HOT

Always a good place to hike. Fairly easy trail. We host monthly social group for individuals with special needs and every one always has a great time...I do recommend winter mor ing hikes as in the summer it can get hot and dusty

Thoroughly enjoyed hiking around Pima Canyon wish Id had more time to explore it

Great variety of trails. Close to area.

Arrive early on the weekends. Always packed.

From easy to very hard, hiking and Mountain biking trails. Great parking.

Many hiking trails from easy to moderate. Short to long distances. Beautiful views of the entire valley and region. Great family outing. Limited parking, plan early morn, or late afternoon.

One of my favorite trails in the area, hands down.

Fun hike, easy.

I go mountain biking here frequently. The workers are very kind, and for the most part people are friendly on the trail. Good variety of trails to take. Park is kept very clean.

Mountain bike and only. Pretty rough and Rocky. Very noce

Great place for a nice hike! And clean restrooms!

Dont go here its too crowded

Great hiking...my fave trail.

Terrain for pretty much anyone, a beautiful place to relax and unwind. Grounds are well kept and luckily I’ve never ran into any rude people here.

It can be busy but the mountain biking is amazing

Awesome for hiking, running, biking! So many trails from easy to expert!

Decent hiking trails

Nice hike

Love these trails!

Great hiking trails. Nice for families and/or groups. Its dog-friendly as well. Once at the top, awesome views of the County!!! Watch out, cyclists are everywhere.

There are many different hikes. Some easy and some more difficult. Great place to go.

Well maintained trails. Not for wheelchair or people with balance issues. Otherwise great for beginners, pets, kids. Open to bikes, hikers, horses. Bring water!

Went with my young kids and they thoroughly enjoyed it. Bathrooms at the start, not too treacherous, just watch your kids and watch for mountain bikers! Dont forget your water!!!

Theres an extensive network of trails suitable for hiking or mountain biking. Trails are well marked, but its a good idea to take a photo or download the trail map before starting out. Bring plenty of water and good sun protection too.

Was a great experience with decent easy hikes! Got to see a bit of wildlife and some gorgeous scenery!

Awesome place to hike. Kid friendly as well.

Very fun and bike friendly, I go biking here almost daily

Amazing scenery. Great hike. Make it short or long. I made it long....I got lost.

Awesome ridge trail that overlooks the the surrounding cities

The remodel of this trailhead was worth the months of having to park outside of the park. Theres now an abundance of parking, a beautiful picnic area, and great bathrooms. We have always loved this trailhead. It leads you to a variety of trails for all experience levels. The main trail is great with little ones. Heading there an hour or so before dusk is the best. You get beautiful views of the sunset and a lot of animal sightings -- including howling packs of coyotes in the distance. Its truly beautiful! Theres also a great view of Downtown Phoenix when you get up on the northern side of the foothills.

Id give it five stars if there was more parking! Seriously its a big park, not enough parking. Its usually the weekend when its a problem when the duffers are out to cause car accidents. Quite a shame for such a beautiful place.

Great starting point for a mtb ride!

Lots of parking, mix of trails. Seems like it would be busy on weekends though

Everybody else goes there and they love too.

Great place to begin many different hikes1

My favorite place to hike

There are so many hiking and walking trails on the South Mountain, with Pima Canyon being one of them. So fun this time ofyear, as the heat isnt unbearable,

Easy access to great trails. Reasonable parking options, and there are some basic restroom facilities and water available at the trailhead.

Lots of parking and a good variety of trails!

Great hike with different elevations for subtle or intense workouts.

Took a 7 mile hike today. Meant to take a 4 mile hike but we went the wrong way to the parking lot lol. Beautiful weather. People of different ages were biking, trail running, hiking and walking their dogs. Love this trail

Its an easy trail for beginers. Its a wide sandy/rocky path. Near the end of the trail are the stone buildings you can see. There is also a bench at the end of the path if you need a rest. For a while the city is out of sight and its like you are far away. I enjoyed this location and will explore more of South mountain soon.

A nice entrance to many trails in the South Mountain park. If you visit, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOGS POOP ON THE TRAILS, and do not park in the neighborhood near the entrance. They tow people every weekend.

The upgrade on the road, parking lot, and restroom facilities is really nice. Great place to start your hike.