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Lookout Mountain Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 782 Google reviews · Running trail in Phoenix, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lookout Mountain Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park featuring hiking & biking trails & sweeping views from the top of Lookout Mountain.
What runners say about Lookout Mountain Preserve
“Beautiful mountain and surrounding landscape with a choice of routes to the top with some scrambling required.”
“Lookout Mountain is a great spot for a quick local hike with several easy trails looping around and a path up to the peak that looks doable even if I haven’t tried it yet.”
A great not so difficult hike. Wonderful sunrise and sunset watching place.
Imho, Lookout the best mountain range in Phoenix by far. I'm from the UK and from certain angles it reminds me of the [UK] Lakes and even Highlands (save the cactus)!
Some easy trails, others not so much. Took a photo of the Snow Moon on one of the trails. Small parking lot for vehicles.
Great local hike to get outside and be in nature. The main hike is half a mile to the top and 500 ft in elevation change. Beautiful 360 view all around from the top. Plenty of little trails around the mountain if you’re not looking to summit.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful mountain and surrounding landscape with a choice of routes to the top with some scrambling required.”
“The views at the top are gorgeous, but be ready for a short climb at the end so good hiking shoes are a must.”
“Took me 10 minutes to the top of the mountain from parking lot going my fastest pace.”
Plan your run at Lookout Mountain Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitephoenix.gov
- Phone(602) 262-7901
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–7 PM |
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