McDowell Sonoran Preserve
The Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a large, permanently protected, sustainable desert habitat in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Preserve encompasses some contiguously, and is the largest urban park in the United States. The Preserve lands were purchased via a sales tax increment approved by Scottsdale voters, and the Preserve is supported in-part by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.Recreation
The Preserve has over of trails. The trailhead gates are open from sunrise to sunset and there is no charge for access or parking.
Popular activities include hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, running, & horseback riding.
