Best hikes in South Mountain Preserve

Ambleway maps 35 hikes in South Mountain Preserve, from a 2.1-mile walk to a 15-mile day out. 28 of them score as wild, staying clear of roads and development for most of the route; the wildest is Bursera Trail. The biggest climb is Beacon Hill Trail–Black Rock Canyon Trail, 6 sights, gaining 2,645 ft, and the network tops out at 2,542 ft. 4 start within walking range of public transit.

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