Summary
The North Mountain Visitor Center gives guests an up-close and personal tour of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and the plants and animals that make up the beautiful area surrounding the Center. Displays, classes, and workshops are offered to interpret and understand the Sonoran Desert found right outside the Center’s doors. Visitors to the Center will gain new insights into the richness and diversity of this landscape. A series of trails adjacent to the center means that desert exploration is just a step away. The Center is also a good stop for those planning a longer, more challenging hike, in this part of the Preserve.
At the Center, visitors can:
-Find trail maps and talk to the staff for information on hikes or mountain bike rides in the area. If you have a horse, there is horse trailer parking next to the center on the south side of the parking lot. All trails are multi-use trails open to all disciplines.
-Pick up brochures and pamphlets on a variety of topics related to the Sonoran Desert and the Mountain Preserve.
-Take a tour through the interpretive Exhibit Hall.
-Learn about upcoming outdoor programs, lectures, and events.
-Find unique gifts including jewelry, field guides, educational books, hats, T-shirts, water, snacks, and local artists' crafts.