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Arizona Sonoran Desert



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Arizona parks and natural areas

Sonoran Desert

Fully illustrated reviews and information on accessible travel and travel with children & pets.

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Also see: Higher Elevations

 
Cave Creek Regional Park
A: Cave Creek Regional Park
Upper sonoran desert just north of Phoenix. Breathtaking views of natural areas and cityscapes.
Cave Creek Regional Park
Carefree Cave Creek
B: Desert Botanical Garden
Located in Phoenix. 50 acres of desert plants; paved trails. Educational and beautiful.
Desert Botanical Garden
McDowell Mtn Regional park
C: McDowell Mtn Park
NE of Phoenix, this 21,099 acre park offers multi-use trails, activities, camping and barrier-free trail.
McDowell Mtn Regional Park
 
Canyon Lake
D: Canyon Lake
About an hour east of Phoenix. 500 foot cliffs tower above a magnificent lake. Enjoy scenery, wildlife and recreation.
Canyon Lake
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
E: White Tank Mt Regional Park
Pristine desert park. Numerous trails (including barrier free) and ancient petroglyphs.
White Tank Mt Regional Park
Lake Pleasant
F: Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Just NW of the Phoenix area, this 23,662 acre park offers numerous outdoor activities.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
 
North Mountain
G: North Mountain Trail
North Mountain Preserve, Phoenix.
North Mountain Trail
Shaw Butte Trail
G: Shaw Butte Trail
North Mountain Preserve, Phoenix.
Shaw Butte Trail