When is the best time to visit Trail Head Preserve?
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.
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Trail Head Preserve
- 4.8126 reviews
- Free
Trail Head Preserve in the McDowell Mountains offers rugged desert trails, expansive views and a peaceful outdoor escape just outside Scottsdale. Expect well-maintained paths, rock outcrops, and sweeping skyline vistas perfect for hiking, photography, and dog-friendly outings. Visit for challenging climbs, quiet nature walks, and memorable sunset panoramas.
Quick answers
Trail Head Preserve in short
Is Trail Head Preserve indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Trail Head Preserve?
18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy,Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
Right now · 2:15 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
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- It's outdoors and wet out
- Hours unknown: check before you go
67°
Rain
- Feels
- 69°
- Rain
- 51%
- Wind
- 8mph
- 3pm
67° - 4pm
68° - 5pm67°
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
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
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 126 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Walking trails
- Scenic views
- Dog friendly
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Solo friendly
- Pet owners
- Tourists
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