When is Desert Foothills Scenic Drive open?
Every day, 8 AM–4 PM.
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Desert Foothills Scenic Drive
- 3.824 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 4 pm
A peaceful desert overlook offering sweeping saguaro-studded vistas and quiet pullouts for photos and short walks. Expect well-marked scenic viewpoints, gentle trails and plentiful spots to watch sunrise or sunset, making it ideal for photographers and nature lovers. Visit for easy outdoor relaxation, wildlife sightings and panoramic views of the McDowell Mountains and Sonoran landscape.
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When is the best time to visit Desert Foothills Scenic Drive?
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 Desert Foothills Scenic Drive indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Desert Foothills Scenic Drive?
Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
Right now · 2:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Better tomorrow at 8 am.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Open till 4 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- It's outdoors and wet out
67°
Heavy rain
- Feels
- 69°
- Rain
- 51%
- Wind
- 10mph
- 3pm
67° - 4pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 4 pm- monday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- sundayToday
- 8 AM–4 PM
Where and how
- 1 Desert Foothills Scenic Drive
- 2 Arizona Fine Art Expo · 6 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
3.8from 24 reviews
Known for
- Photography
- Sunset views
- Nature walks
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Tourists
- Couples
- Pet owners
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
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.
Rain shellThe whole time
Waterproof shoesUntil 4 pm
UmbrellaThe whole time