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South Mountain Preserve – Dobbins Lookout loop from Cesar Chavez High School

South Mountain Preserve – Dobbins Lookout loop from Cesar Chavez High School

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South Mountain Preserve – Dobbins Lookout loop from Cesar Chavez High School

01:48

39.0km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.8 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.46 km

Scorpion Gulch

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally constructed in 1936 as a house and store, this remarkable establishment remained open until 1966. Today, it's a perfect place to admire and appreciate the craftsmanship of the reconstruction period.

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13.0 km

Summit Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Summit Road travels through the heart of the South Mountain Preserve. It passes a number of overlooks, lots of trailheads, and even a couple restrooms, parking lots, and water fountains. …

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15.7 km

View of Gila River Valley from National Trail Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook is at the intersection of the National Trail and Telegraph Pass Trail. You get a great view of the Gila River Valley from up here, but you do …

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15.7 km

View of Telegraph Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot is located right off the main road and is perfect place to take a quick break and recharge. Sit on the bench, take in the sights and relish …

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16.7 km

South Mountain Preserve

Highlight • Forest

South Mountain Preserve is one of the largest urban parks in North America and is the largest in the United States at more than 16,000 acres. It is designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride.

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18.9 km

Dobbins Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lookout building was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's as a watchtower platform. From this point you'll enjoy clear views of Phoenix and surrounding cities. Make …

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18.9 km

Dobbins Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lookout building was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's as a watchtower platform. From this point you'll enjoy clear views of Phoenix and surrounding cities. Make …

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22.1 km

Summit Road, South Mountain Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Summit Road travels through the heart of the South Mountain Preserve. It passes a number of overlooks, lots of trailheads, and even a couple restrooms, parking lots, and water fountains. …

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39.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

11.0 km

913 m

262 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

38°C

27°C

61 %

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South Mountain Preserve – Dobbins Lookout loop from Cesar Chavez High School

Scorpion Gulch

Summit Road

View of Gila River Valley from National Trail Overlook

View of Telegraph Pass

South Mountain Preserve

Dobbins Lookout

Dobbins Lookout

Summit Road, South Mountain Preserve

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