North Mountain Park and Visitor Center
Part of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, the North Mountain Recreation Area is a popular urban escape in the middle of the sprawling Phoenix metropolitan area. With plenty of easy trails, North Mountain is a terrific place to see many Sonoran Desert species, such as Greater Roadrunner, Cactus Wren, Black-tailed Gnatcatcher, and Costa’s Hummingbird. Summer months can be very hot here as there’s not much shade. The Visitor Center, which has limited hours, has terrific displays capturing the rich history of the area.
Site Information
Region: Phoenix and Central
County: Maricopa
Directions: From central Phoenix, head north on I-17 and exit E Thunderbird Rd. Head east for a couple miles and turn south (right) on N. 7th St. Visitor Center and trailheads will be on your left.
Latitude: 33.599635
Longitude: -112.067247
Operational Hours:
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Fall, Winter, Spring
Habitats: Desert
Know Before You Go
The Visitor's Center has limited hours.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Costa’s Hummingbird, Pyrrhuloxia
Charismatic: Anna’s Hummingbird, Cactus Wren, Gambel’s Quail, Phainopepla
Contact Information
Parks and Recreation Department
City of Phoenix
12950 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Phone: 602-343-5125
Website: https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/north-mountain
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L378730
Additional Resources:
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