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Gila Valley Lookout
68° · Rain nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 am
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Gila Valley Lookout

Reveal Gila Views

  • 4.8105 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 11 pm

A quiet desert lookout offering sweeping views over Gila Valley and distant mountains. Expect easy walking trails, sparse shade, and excellent photo opportunities—ideal for reflection, wildlife spotting, and panoramic sunset watching.

Right now · 9:45 am

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 morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • It's outdoors and wet out

68°

Rain

Feels
71°
Rain
79%
Wind
6mph
  1. 10amLight rain69°
  2. 11amRain69°
  3. 12pmDrizzle71°

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 Gila Valley Lookout
  2. 2 South Mountain Park and Preserve · 17 min
  3. 3 Telegraph Pass · 20 min
Phoenix, AZ 85048(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsWebsitephoenix.gov

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 105 reviews

Known for

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

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly
  • Family friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a rain shell. Leave with a waterproof shoes. Umbrella all day.

Your full outfit
  • Rain shellThe whole time
  • Waterproof shoesThe whole time
  • UmbrellaThe whole time