Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve
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WHEN IT RAINS, PLEASE REFRAIN
The valley is expecting to get rain this weekend. Please be sensitive to the dirt beneath you. Flash flooding in our washes can be dangerous. Wet and muddy trails are vulnerable to damage from boots, hooves, and tires. We know the hard part is determining if a trail is dry enough to use. As a general rule of thumb: if you sink, it's still to wet. THANK YOU! |
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Rezoning in the Preserve |
The Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a permanently protected 30,200-acre sustainable desert habitat open for non-motorized trail use.
Trails & Trailheads
The Preserve currently contains approximately 120 miles of non-motorized, multi-use trails (hike/bike/horse) accessed from multiple trailheads.TRAILHEAD LOCATIONS | TRAIL MAPS
Hours & Rules
The Preserve is open everyday, sunrise to sunset, free of charge. A trailhead gate schedule (pdf/82kb/1p) is available for your convenience. Please observe all rules and regulations (pdf/124kb/4pp), including no alcohol, smoking or fires.Dogs
Dogs are welcome in the Preserve and must be leashed at all times. Dog waste must be picked up and disposed of in a trash receptacle immediately.Permits
Permits are required for any group larger than 34, all commercial activity including filming and photography. Call 480-312-7013 for more information.Latest News
Final Phase 2C Area ReportGuided Hikes and Events
For information on guided hikes of Scottsdale's Preserve, visit the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy's website.
