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Phoenix Mountains Preserve
Nature preserve
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife.
4.80 (5.9K reviews)
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Camelback Mountain
Hiking area
Rocky hiking destination with two major trails featuring steep elevation gains & sweeping views.
4.80 (1.9K reviews)
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Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve
Archaeological museum
👍👍 I had an excellent, enjoyable and educational time. Arrived and there was plenty of spacious parking. Walked into the reception entrance paid the $9 fee to the hospitable informative host, was given a Shirt sticker pass that's good from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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4.40 (212 reviews)
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Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center
Non-profit organization
👍👍 Something amazing for free…yes FREE! Now that I have your attention, let me explain why I believe the Rio Salado Audubon Center is an amazing diamond in the rough! It’s amazing for its purpose and it’s architectural relationship with the environment. The center’s purpose is to educate the communi...
4.50 (182 reviews)
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Piestewa Peak
Nature preserve
👍 Great vertical hike. I like hikes that are not flat and this one doesn't disappoint. It is about 1100ft elevation gain and is pretty much climbing up stairs or clambering over rocks. Great view of the city at the top. And the pinnacle is amazing. Most mountains don't have such a sharp point for you...
4.80 (99 reviews)
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Tres Rios Wetlands
Nature preserve
👍👍 This is my favorite place to walk and bike. Lots of wildlife to be seen. Many different birds, raccoons, bob cats, coyotes, water turtles, fish, foxes. I have been visiting this area for 9 years and wnjoy it so much. People do litter this area which is sad to see, especially since there are now tras...
4.30 (65 reviews)