McDowell Sonoran Preserve

The Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a large, permanently protected, sustainable desert habitat in Scottsdale, Arizona.[1]

The park encompasses some 30,500 acres (123 km2) contiguously, and is the largest urban park in the United States. The preserve is supported in part by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.[2]

Recreation

The Preserve has over 180 miles (290 km) of trails. The trailhead gates are open from sunrise to sunset and there is no charge for access or parking.

Popular activities include hiking (guided & self-guided), mountain biking, rock climbing, running, & horseback riding.

References

  1. ↑ City of Scottsdale http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/preserve. Retrieved 2016-11-14. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ McDowell Sonoran Conservancy http://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/. Retrieved 2016-11-14. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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