As we roll into June and summer officially begins, the Parks and Recreation Department is reminding hikers that some Phoenix trails will be restricted on the Valley’s hottest days.
On days when the National Weather Service issues an Extreme Heat Warning, the following Phoenix trails will be restricted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Camelback Mountain, Echo Canyon and Cholla Trail; Phoenix Mountains Preserve, Piestewa Peak Summit Trail and associated trails; South Mountain Park and Preserve, Holbert Trail, Mormon Trail, Hau’Pal Loop Trail and access to the National Trail from the Pima Canyon Trailhead.
Hiking is prohibited at those locations and strongly discouraged on all Phoenix trails from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The parks department encourages residents to review its “Take a Hike. Do it Right.” guidelines for responsible hiking.
Learn more at www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/heatsafety.
