Phoenix Sonoran Preserve

Located north of the city, the newest area in Phoenix's famed Sonoran Desert preserve system features 36 miles of trails in the wild, mostly undeveloped desert. Trails in the southern area of the preserve range from the easy Bobcat Trail to the difficult summit of Dixie Mountain. In the northern area, Apache Vista and Ridgeback Overlook, the first two summits of Phoenix's famed Seven Summit Challenge, offer overlooks and miles of connecting trails to explore.