Phoenix Mountain Preserve - North Mountain

On walks up Shaw Butte, hikers are welcome to bring their leashed pets. Shaw Butte is located directly north of North Mountain and is part of the Phoenix Mountain Preserves. A trek to Shaw Butte rewards hikers with spectacular vistas of North Mountain, Piestewa Peak, and Lookout Mountain, as well as stunning views of Phoenix. Hikers have a range of trail options to select from. All hiking trails in Phoenix are subject to leash rules, and pets must be leashed at all times.

The Lookout Mountain Preserve offers a variety of hiking paths. All trails in Phoenix are subject to leash rules, thus dogs must be leashed at all times. These mountains are the lesser cousins of the more well-known North Mountain region, which is located just to the south. It offers a chance to hike to a peak and enjoy vistas without the crowds and substantial elevation rises of nearby Piestewa Peak and North Mountain.

This 2.5-acre off-leash dog park is a fantastic area for your pet to meet new people. There are separate spaces for little and large dogs in the park, which is securely gated. Benches, trees, drinking fountains, and garbage and waste bag dispensers can be found in each location. Water fountains, a separate small dog area, garbage bags, and shade trees are all included. This park is also accessible to those with disabilities. The park may be briefly closed after heavy rains to allow the turf to dry properly. For information on wet weather closures, please call.

While dogs are not allowed on Piestewa Peak, they are allowed on several of the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area's routes, notably the Dreamy Draw Nature Trail. Everything from spectacular views to quiet valleys can be found in the different desert environments.

Bring Petzooie to the Saturday Farmers' Market at RoadRunner Park to buy locally grown produce, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, nursery stock, natural pork, beef, and seafood, as well as handcrafted crafts. Dogs that are well-behaved and on a leash are welcome.

There are separate spaces for large and little dogs, shade trees, seats, and cool running water in this gorgeous, fully-fenced off-leash dog park. Any pet waste must be picked up right away by the owner. Dog waste dispensers called Mutt Mitts can be seen in both the large and small dog sections. The park may be closed in the event of severe rain to allow the turf to dry. For the most up-to-date information on wet weather closures, give us a call.