Phoenix Mountains Preserve

park, Arizona, United States

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The Phoenix Mountains Preserve is a 6,000-acre natural park located in a desert-foothills setting on the north side of Phoenix, Arizona. It is part of the larger Sonoran Desert ecosystem, which is known for its diverse vegetation, including the iconic saguaro cactus, and a variety of wildlife. The preserve offers recreational opportunities such as hiking and is a significant natural area within the urban landscape of Phoenix.12

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…and Papago parks and the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, a 6,000-acre (2,400-hectare) natural park in a desert-foothills setting. The 17,000-acre (6,900-hectare) South Mountain Park, one of the largest city parks in the country, lies on the south side of the city.
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…and Papago parks and the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, a 6,000-acre (2,400-hectare) natural park in a desert-foothills setting. The 17,000-acre (6,900-hectare) South Mountain Park, one of the largest city parks in the country, lies on the south side of the city.
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