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South Mountain Park and Preserve

Neighborhood: South Phoenix

10919 S. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85042

602-262-7393

This positively ponderous municipal preserve -- the nation's largest -- features acres of hiking, climbing and horseback trails, plus picnic and recreation areas.
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