Alicia Nelson: One of my favorite mountains the trail is easy to follow and the view beautiful.
Lynea Davenport: Such a large variety of trails, bring a lot of water, fun to bring pets too! Once you reach the top, the view over Phoenix is incredible!
The Ritz-Carlton: South Mountain Park & Preserve is larger than the island of Manhattan, with 50 miles of trails for riding, hiking & mountain biking. Motor to the top and enjoy a spectacular view of the whole valley.
3. Rustler's Rooste
7.8
8383 S 48th St (AZ Grand Parkway & West Pointe Parkway), Phoenix, AZ
Steakhouse · South Mountain · 105 tips and reviews
Amber Reiter: Extremely yummy! 2 can share a dinner. Line dancing. Photo booth. Take a ride down the slide. Awesome view.
Tickled Pink Homes: This rustic cowboy steakhouse has amazing views, great steaks, live music , is family friendly (a slide inside!) & outdoor dining as well. Our family has even eaten here on Thanksgiving! #steakhouse
Andra Zapartan: Great place! Authentic cowboy setting, good food and amazing views at sunset! They even have a slide inside! 😍
7. Papago Park
9.3
625 N Galvin Pkwy (at N Moreland St), Phoenix, AZ
Park · Camelback East · 24 tips and reviews
Fletch: This park is awesome for a quick hike, great views and friendly people on the trails.
Tommi Goodman: Great place to watch the sunset! It perfectly overlooks downtown and the distant mountain ranges! Great way to see those beautiful Arizona sunsets!
Joelle St Clair: Perfect hike for families or older family members up to Hole in Rock. Great view of the city, rocks and water.
Michelle O: If your in town for a few days, and love hiking, you must attempt Camelback. It is a great hike with an amazing view! Just be cautious with parking, it can fill up pretty quickly so get their early.
sean duggan: Climb those rocks and you will be rewarded with a spectacular view
Sara S: Its worth all the hike and rewarded at the top with a beautiful view. Make sure to bring more than one water!
M: Work hard , do more , break less , hike to the top b/c it very amazing view
Barrita Palazuelos ® شريط: Awesome view, but be prepared with water and try to be early. If not, the sun will kill you...
Trish Villanueva: Climbing, Repelling, & Base Jumping w/ beautiful view of Phoenix, Az in the background. Hiking for the less adventurous.
11. Desert Botanical Garden
9.2
1201 N Galvin Pkwy (Btw McDowell Rd & Van Buren St), Phoenix, AZ
Botanical Garden · Camelback East · 146 tips and reviews
Ben Boyd: A great place to enjoy the outdoors and view the different exhibits of plant species offered in our desert climate. Check for special tours like nightime flashlight tours or butterfly exhibits.
Kimberly Quinonez: Gorgeous and magical at sunset. Enjoy & experience the beauty of the desert at this wonderful place. There is a great restaurant to grab dinner and a wonder gift shop to take a little piece with you.
Ted Sadlowski: Everything...desert loop trail gives you a great view of downtown Phoenix...friendly and very helpful staff...Gertrudes has some excellent beer and wines to finish off your visit
Gene Noel: Take water, it was 113 before sunset
Karen Mattice: Several trails to choose from of varying difficulties, tho none I would say are particularly hard... great views, great sunrise, great pics
Loren Gibson: As a Minnesota native the view is spectacular! Bring water obviously
Jocelyn Gee: Bring a camera, the view is more amazing than I thought it would be.
Nate Eul: It's a great hike with a great view. I would recommend brining a pair of gloves for the way down. All the bracing on rocks can make your palms sore.
Santiago Blanco: Nature, trails, sunrise, sunset, hills.