McDowell Sonoran Preserve 25th Anniversary

4.8/5
(1.2K) · Hiking area in Scottsdale, United States
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4.8/5 · 1,163 reviews
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Apr 20, 2025
This desert nature preserve has quite a few hiking trails for all levels of hikers. It is free to enter and there are restrooms at the main parking area along with volunteers who will help you choose…Full review by ksufan88
Mar 31, 2025
This is worth visiting especially if you have a few hours. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and on my top ten list of things to see in AZ. Elizabeth Fraley Kinder ReadyFull review by Kinder R
Feb 19, 2025
This Regional Park offers hiking trails for all abilities. We spent a morning hiking the Gateway Loop - a 4.5 mile moderately difficult trail with amazing views. The trail has an elevation rise of ar…Full review by JerriAL1

Questions & answers

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Is there food available? Can we eat in the park?
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No food available at the trail heads themselves. They do have water refill stations at the trail heads but nothing as you're hiking. Take your own snacks - be sure to pack out what …
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No food available at the trail heads themselves. They do have water refill stations at the trail heads but nothing as you're hiking. Take your own snacks - be sure to pack out what you pack in! :-)
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Does the trail open at a certain time? Or can I get out there by 6am ?
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The Preserve is open from sunrise to sunset. and you can get the actual openbing and closing times on their web site
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How much time would you allow?
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Everyone is right about the longer hikes. But there are short trails as well. You can do a 45 minute hike on these trails. Something for everyone.
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