South Mountain Park has 'a sense of wilderness' Jerry Owens, who has been a Phoenix park ranger for over six years, loves that South Mountain Park gives visitors a feeling of being deep in the desert.

A man in his 40s was found unresponsive on a trail Friday morning by another hiker at South Mountain Park, according to fire officials. At around 7:22 a.m., Phoenix fire Capt. Rob McDade said ...

See panoramic valley vistas from South Mountain Park is ranked #6 out of 22 things to do in Phoenix. See pictures and our review of See panoramic valley vistas from South Mountain Park.

South Mountain’s Mormon Trail offers hikers a rugged adventure through rocky tunnels, dry waterfalls, and breathtaking views of Phoenix. One highlight of the hike is Fat Man’s Pass, a narrow ...

PHOENIX — The South Mountain Park trails will be undergoing renovations after the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department approved the plans this week. The $23 million plan should take ...

A third mountain rescue was conducted at Dreamy Draw Park. Phoenix Fire officials say a 55-year-old hiker who started a hike around 8 a.m. had to be helped down from the mountain after suffering ...

In October 2024, the city expanded its trail closure program to include all trails at South Mountain Park and Preserve.. “I was extremely surprised by the (original) announcement,” said Bawden ...

PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say a mountain biker rider is dead after collapsing on South Mountain Park trail in Phoenix. The name of the 43-year-old man wasn't immediately released Sunday.