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Great Outlook

Really useful trail head with water and toilet facilities.

South Mountain is so close to the city, from most trails you have great views of the city.

This trailhead serves as one of the primary access points for the preserve, and is the starting point for shorter and easier trails that meander around and across the natural desert wash. There is an extensive parking lot, restrooms, covered areas for shade, water, and plenty of directional signage.

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve spans over 30,000 acres, with over 230 miles of trails; it is the largest urban preserve in the country. It is an outdoor enthusiast playground for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, or simply a place to connect with nature. Most trailheads are easily accessible, and entry into this beautiful desert landscape preserve is free.

The North Lake (and its sister body of water, the South Lake, just to the west), are part of the Estrella Mountain Lake Parks. The man-made bodies of water have a paved walking and biking trail on the perimeters and are a great place to ride in the cooler hours of the day!

The Pima Canyon Trailhead is one of the most popular trailheads for the South Mountain Preserve. There are a bunch of different trails that start/finish in the parking lot (including the National Trail), and there are a bunch of different loop and route options starting from here. There are restrooms, trail maps, and adequate parking at this trailhead.

A remarkable leftover building from the depression era of the 1930's, where Civilian Conservation Corps and some 4000 men built over 40 miles of hiking trails. They made sure to build with enviornmentally compatible masonary stone. Appreciate the carftsmanship left behind.