When is Bursera Peak open?
Every day, 5 AM–11 PM.
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Bursera Peak
- 4.820 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 11 pm
Bursera Peak is a sun-soaked hiking area offering wide desert panoramas and rugged trails that reward effort with sweeping city and mountain views. Expect rocky paths, sparse shade, and opportunities for photography, wildlife spotting, and peaceful solitude. Visit for an active outing, scenic views, and a quick escape into Phoenix's high-desert landscapes.
Quick answers
Bursera Peak in short
When is the best time to visit Bursera Peak?
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 Bursera Peak indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Bursera Peak?
Phoenix, AZ 85045.
Right now · 1:45 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
- Open till 11 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- It's outdoors and wet out
68°
Light drizzle
- Feels
- 70°
- Rain
- 75%
- Wind
- 11mph
- 2pm
67° - 3pm67°
- 4pm
68°
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 Bursera Peak
- 2 Bursera Trailhead · 10 min
- 3 The Lost Ranch · 12 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 20 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Solo friendly
- Pet owners
- Tourists
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. Umbrella all day. Waterproof shoes from 2 pm.
Rain shellThe whole time
Waterproof shoesFrom 2 pm
UmbrellaThe whole time