Take a tour, go for brunch, or feast upon a steak dinner at the Wrigley Mansion, built by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr. Take in the surrounding mountain preserve, downtown skyline and South Mountain from both the patio and dining room of Different’s mountaintop locale.ġ1111 N. Get your blood flowing on a smooth desert trail that allows you to get up close and personal with some of the desert plants and views of North Scottsdale and the surrounding area.Īt this north Phoenix favorite, the cuisine is matched only by the views. The semi-intense 1.2 mile trail will leave you breathless (from the view) at the finish line.Ģ701 E. Hike to Dobbins Lookout on the 2.5-mile Holbert Trail, or take the easy route by car.Ĭonquer the second highest peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and you’ll be rewarded with a panoramic view of the entire Greater Phoenix region. Climb inside to watch the sun set on the downtown skyline and beautiful desert landscape.Īt the highest accessible point of the South Mountain Preserve, you’ll find panoramic city views and a stone ramada perched on the edge of a 2,330-foot vantage point. The hole in the “ceiling” afforded the early Hohokam civilization a way to track the sunlight, and the larger chamber serves as a great viewing portal for the modern hiker. Wind and rain have eroded two holes in this unique red sandstone hill in Papago Park. Cholla Lane, PhoenixĮcho Canyon Trailhead: 5700 N. Echo Canyon Parkway, Phoenix Check out some safety tips here as you prepare for one of Phoenix's best hikes.Ĭholla Trailhead: 6131 E. If you’re planning a visit, know your limits as a hiker, bring plenty of water, and spare some time to sit back and enjoy the view from the top. And for some of the best views in the city, you’ll need to clamber onto its 2,700-ft “hump.” Camelback’s two challenging trails end in an uninhibited 360 ° panorama of Greater Phoenix and beyond. This popular recreation destination - one of Phoenix's most iconic and popular spots - is named for its likeness to a kneeling camel.

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