McDowell Sonoran Preserve

The Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a large, permanently protected, sustainable desert habitat in Scottsdale, Arizona.^[1]

The Preserve encompasses some 30,500 acres (123 km²) contiguously, and is the largest urban park (technically "nature reserve") 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.^[2]

Recreation

The Preserve has over 180 miles (290 km) of trails. The trailhead gates are open from sunrise to sunset and there is no charge for access or parking.

Popular activities include hiking (guided & self-guided), mountain biking, rock climbing, running, & horseback riding.

References

^ City of Scottsdale http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/preserve. Retrieved 2016-11-14. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
^ McDowell Sonoran Conservancy http://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/. Retrieved 2016-11-14. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

[1] City of Scottsdale http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/preserve. Retrieved 2016-11-14. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

[2] McDowell Sonoran Conservancy http://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/. Retrieved 2016-11-14. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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