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Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve is like no other place in the Valley. It is unique geologically. It is home to stunning geography, lush cacti forests and diverse wildlife. It features award-winning trails and facilities.
See for yourself. Now is a great time to explore the preserve, stretched across 17,000 scenic acres of Scottsdale.
The Preserve encompasses the McDowell Mountains, where recent discoveries are causing geologists to rethink how this region formed and evolved. New trails and amenities are bringing Scottsdale’s “mountains of discovery” closer to residents and visitors. Check them out!
LATEST NEWS
-Major Acquisitions in December 2011 Add to Preserve
-Brown's Ranch Trailhead Update
-Tom's Thumb Trailhead Update
-Temporary Closure in Northern Preserve
More News...
How to Get to the Preserve
You can access the trails in the Preserve from multiple trailheads around the Preserve's perimeter.
TRAIL MAPS
There are 3 ways to acquire a trails map of Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve:
~ You can pickup trail maps at the trailheads or the following locations:
| Name | Address |
| City of Scottsdale Community Services Office |
7447 E. Indian School Rd. Ste 300 |
| McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Office |
16435 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste 110 |
~ The maps can also be mailed to you by calling (480) 312-7013.
~ You can download printer-friendly maps at home:
Overview (pdf/362kb/1p)
Northern Mountain Region (pdf/325kb/1p)
Central Mountain Region (pdf/391kb/1p)
Southern Mountain Region (pdf/341kb/1p)
For information on guided tours of Scottsdale's Preserve, visit the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy's website at www.mcdowellsonoran.org.
Contact
The Preservation Division coordinates all activities involving the McDowell Sonoran Preserve for the City of Scottsdale. For more information on the City's preservation program you may call:
Scott Hamilton
(480) 312-7722
shamilton@ScottsdaleAZ.gov
For questions on Preserve management, please call:
Claire Miller
(480) 312-2504
clmiller@ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Robbin Schweitzer
(480) 312-2152
roschweitzer@ScottsdaleAZ.gov
