PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The city of Phoenix is one step closer to implementing new rules for closing hiking trails at South Mountain Park /Preserve during extreme heat. The Phoenix Parks and ...

Phoenix leaders are considering closing fewer hiking trails during the extreme heat. The city’s Parks and Recreation Board will discuss two options for South Mountain Park on Thursday evening.

Spring has sprung, and so has Phoenix New Times‘ spring campaign ... You really can’t go wrong hiking South Mountain with a dog. We particularly like the trails along the east side of the ...

For the thrill-seekers and experienced hikers, we've found some of the most dangerous trails in Arizona and outlined how to ...

and the Mormon Trail at South Mountain. ”The real ‘why’ is saving lives. People do, unfortunately, pass away while hiking these trails,” said Jarod Rogers with the City of Phoenix’s ...

Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously to close four trails on South Mountain on days the NWS ... responders who may have to perform hiking rescues. The board recognizes that some ...

This metro Phoenix peak famous for its hiking is named after the first Native American woman to die while serving overseas in the U.S. military.

The West Coast and the Mountain West consistently top the list for best hikes, but you can still find some dreamy vistas on the East Coast – and even the Deep South.

Washington St., Phoenix. Free. azcapitolmuseum.gov. Arizona State ... phoenix.gov. South Mountain Park and Preserve: The ...

One of the most popular hikes in Phoenix, Camelback Mountain has been known to pose a risk to hikers when temperatures are high. According to the Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network ...