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Vista Point
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Vista Point

  • 4.730 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 7 pm

Vista Point is a breezy desert lookout in South Phoenix Mountain Park with wide, open views and a relaxed, natural vibe. Hikers and photographers come for short walking trails, sweeping skyline and sunset panoramas — expect cacti-studded terrain, clear vistas, and easy access for dogs and small groups.

Quick answers

Vista Point in short

When is Vista Point open?

Every day, 5 AM–7 PM.

When is the best time to visit Vista Point?

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

Is Vista Point indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Vista Point?

S Phoenix S Mtn Park,Phoenix, AZ 85042.

Right now · 12:15 pm

Why it fits right now

Better later, at 2 pm.

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

In its favour

  • Open till 7 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • It's outdoors and wet out

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Rain

Feels
67°
Rain
77%
Wind
12mph
  1. 1pmLight rain70°
  2. 2pmOvercast68°
  3. 3pmLight drizzle67°

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 7 pm
monday
5 AM–7 PM
tuesday
5 AM–7 PM
wednesday
5 AM–7 PM
thursday
5 AM–7 PM
friday
5 AM–7 PM
saturday
5 AM–7 PM
sundayToday
5 AM–7 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Vista Point
  2. 2 19th Ave Trailhead · 14 min
  3. 3 T-Bone Trail · 14 min
  4. 4 Ma-Ha-Tuak Perimeter Trail · 16 min
  5. 5 Ma-Ha Tuak Park · 20 min
S Phoenix S Mtn Park, Phoenix, AZ 85042(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsWebsitephoenix.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 30 reviews

Known for

  • Sunset views
  • Photography
  • Nature walks
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a rain shell. Waterproof shoes until 2 pm. Umbrella all day.

Your full outfit
  • Rain shellThe whole time
  • Waterproof shoesUntil 2 pm
  • UmbrellaThe whole time