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"A" Mountain Tempe, Tempe Junction
67° · Heavy rain nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 am
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"A" Mountain Tempe

  • 4.7270 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 10 pm

A popular urban hilltop park offering short but rewarding hikes, panoramic city and desert views, and a strong local-university vibe. Expect well-worn walking trails, rocky viewpoints, and plenty of spots for photography, sunset watching, or a brisk workout. Visit for easy access to nature within the city and dog-friendly outdoor recreation.

Quick answers

"A" Mountain Tempe in short

When is "A" Mountain Tempe open?

Mon–Fri 5 AM–11 PM; Sat–Sun 6 AM–10 PM.

When is the best time to visit "A" Mountain Tempe?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is "A" Mountain Tempe indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is "A" Mountain Tempe?

201 S Packard Dr,Tempe, AZ 85281.

Right now · 2:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 7 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Open till 10 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • It's outdoors and wet out

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Heavy rain

Feels
69°
Rain
51%
Wind
10mph
  1. 3pmLight rain67°
  2. 4pmOvercast68°
  3. 5pmOvercast67°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 10 pm
monday
5 AM–11 PM
tuesday
5 AM–11 PM
wednesday
5 AM–11 PM
thursday
5 AM–11 PM
friday
5 AM–11 PM
saturday
6 AM–10 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–10 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 "A" Mountain Tempe
  2. 2 Hayden Butte · 1 min
  3. 3 Rio Salado Park · 9 min
  4. 4 Harry Wood Gallery · 14 min
  5. 5 Marquee Theatre Tempe · 20 min
201 S Packard Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281(opens the map)DirectionsTo Tempe JunctionWebsiteasu.edu

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 270 reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Sunset views
  • Photography
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Lively
  • Casual
  • Spacious
  • University students
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around Tempe Junction

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a rain shell. Waterproof shoes until 4 pm. Umbrella all day.

Your full outfit
  • Rain shellThe whole time
  • Waterproof shoesUntil 4 pm
  • UmbrellaThe whole time