South Mountain Park Trails
A large Phoenix desert preserve with many named routes, a six-foot leash limit and a heat rule that closes trails to dogs above 100°F.
- Large desert preserve
- Many route choices
- Trail hours to 11 p.m.
See the areas, conditions and official sources before you go.
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A large Phoenix desert preserve with many named routes, a six-foot leash limit and a heat rule that closes trails to dogs above 100°F.
IHG’s current city pet-friendly directory lists this property with “Pets Allowed.” Property-specific fees, pet limits, weight rules and unattended-pet terms are not established by the directory; confirm them for the exact stay before booking.
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A designated dog-play stop at Steele Indian School Park. Use the city point to choose a part of Phoenix that fits your route.
Outdoor plazas where the operator allows dogs on a leash no longer than six feet or in a carrier, with fountain decks and tenant interiors excluded.
A 73-site Sonoran Desert campground with hookups and showers; Maricopa County requires pets to stay on a leash no longer than six feet on designated park trails.
An open-air entertainment plaza that permits dogs on a leash no longer than six feet while excluding fountain decks and leaving tenant access to each business.
Maps of permitted areas are added only when boundaries can be verified. Each guide links to its official source and gives arrival guidance.