Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve

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Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve

IT RARELY RAINS, PLEASE REFRAIN!
Be sensitive to the dirt beneath you. Wet and muddy trails are vulnerable to damage from boots, hooves, and tires. The Preserve north of Dynamite Road is especially susceptible to this problem. 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!

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

Brown's Ranch Trailhead Open for Public Use
McDowell Sonoran Preserve Update - October 2013 (pdf/268kb/2pp)
More News...

Guided Hikes and Events

For information on guided hikes of Scottsdale's Preserve, visit the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy's website.

Contact

The City of Scottsdale coordinates all activities involving the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. For more information call:
480-312-7013

ScottsdaleAZ.Gov

The Official Web Site of the City of Scottsdale, Arizona