Drive on a Paved road to top of South Mountain. Take central ave south and keep on going until you enter a park, once there you will keep on driving until you reach the park gate. Ask for a brouchore. After the gates its all desert no houses and hiking trails. Then drive about 5 to 10 miles up a... more
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Address: 10919 South Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Tel: 602-495-0222
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