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The Lost Ranch
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The Lost Ranch

  • 4.853 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 11 pm

The Lost Ranch sits amid classic Sonoran desert scenery, offering a peaceful step back into Phoenix’s pioneering past. Explore shaded walking trails, historic ranch structures, and opportunities for wildlife spotting — ideal for photographers, families, and history buffs wanting an easy outdoor escape. Expect dry, sun-soaked terrain with modest facilities and interpretive signs guiding you through the landmark’s stories.

Quick answers

The Lost Ranch in short

When is The Lost Ranch open?

Every day, 5 AM–11 PM.

When is the best time to visit The Lost Ranch?

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 The Lost Ranch indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is The Lost Ranch?

Lost Ranch Road,Phoenix, AZ 85045.

Right now · 2:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Better later, at 4 pm.

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

In its favour

  • Open till 11 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • It's outdoors and wet out

67°

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 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. 1 The Lost Ranch
  2. 2 Bursera Peak · 12 min
Lost Ranch Road, Phoenix, AZ 85045(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsWebsitephoenix.gov

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 53 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Nature walks
  • Historic landmarks
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

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.

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