When is Observation Point open?
Every day, 5 AM–11 PM.
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Observation Point
- 4.927 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 11 pm
Perched atop Scott Ridge, Observation Point offers sweeping desert panoramas and quiet lookout spaces. Expect rugged trails, dramatic skyline views at sunset, and excellent opportunities for photography and reflection.
Quick answers
Observation Point in short
When is the best time to visit Observation Point?
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 Observation Point indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Observation Point?
Scott Ridge Trail,Phoenix, AZ 85042.
Right now · 2:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 11 pm
- Outdoors
68°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 67°
- Rain
- 51%
- Wind
- 12mph
- 3pm
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68° - 5pm
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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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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 11 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
- 5 AM–11 PM
- sundayToday
- 5 AM–11 PM
Where and how
- 1 Observation Point
- 2 Hidden Valley Natural Tunnel · 7 min
- 3 Fat Man's Pass · 13 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.9from 27 reviews
Known for
- Photography
- Sunset views
- Nature walks
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
- Pet owners
Around Parkside
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a rain shell. Umbrella all day. Sunglasses until 4 pm. Waterproof shoes 3 pm–4 pm.
Rain shellThe whole time
Waterproof shoesFrom 3 pm
UmbrellaThe whole time
SunglassesUntil 4 pm