Is the road to South Mountain Open?

​​​​Trailhead Hours: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Gated entrances will close at 7, but trails remain open until 11 p.m. Our picks: Holbert Trail (details below) and Hidden Valley via Mormon Trail (details on our Best Hikes in Phoenix blog).

Do you have to pay to park at South Mountain?

—at Dobbins Lookout! We love to explore Phoenix, and Dobbins Lookout at South Mountain Park is a great find: it’s fast, fun, and free! South Mountain Park has tons of hiking trails to the summit but my favorite thing about this daytrip destination is that you can drive up to an amazing view of Phoenix!

Can you hike South Mountain?

This trail offers a steady climb to the upper areas of South Mountain Park. Hike the extension trail that leads to Dobbins Lookout and be rewarded with a magnificent view of the valley below. The Holbert Trail also provides a route to connect with the National Trail just east of the T.V.

Why is Cholla Trail closed?

The trail closed in March 2020 after a boulder, loosened by recent rain, injured a hiker. The city of Phoenix set to work immediately on rock remediation to secure the trail and repair damage done by the 500,000 or so people that hike both Cholla and Echo Canyon Trails each year.

When is South Mountain Park closed to the public?

From 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. (park operating hours) on the fourth Sunday of the month, the park roadway will be closed to vehicle traffic after the main Central Ave. entrance.

Where is the trail to South Mountain Park?

Access: Start at the Park Main Entranced. Take the first left on to Phoenix South Mountain Park. From this road, proceed to Holbert Trailhead to continue onto Holbert Trail. This trail offers a steady climb to the upper areas of South Mountain Park.

Is there a fee to climb South Mountain?

However, the mountain roads originating at Central Avenue are closed to motorized traffic on the fourth Sunday of every month, called Silent Sunday. There are no fees for entering South Mountain Park, hiking any of the mountain trails, or driving any of the mountain roads.

How long is the drive to South Mountain?

The road then turns into the Summit Road. From the main entrance for South Mountain Park (turnoff for the South Mountain Environmental Education Center), the driving distance to Dobbins Lookout is 5.0 miles and the distance to Gila Valley Lookout is 7.5 miles. South Mountain and South Mountain Park are accessible every day, all year.