When is Shaw Butte open?
Every day, 5 AM–7:30 PM.
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Shaw Butte
- 4.8298 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 7:30 pm
Shaw Butte offers rugged desert trails that rise to panoramic city and mountain views. Expect cactus-studded paths, rocky switchbacks, and steady climbs—perfect for hikers seeking exercise, photography opportunities, and a quick nature escape near Phoenix.
Quick answers
Shaw Butte in short
When is the best time to visit Shaw Butte?
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 Shaw Butte indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Shaw Butte?
12444 N 17th St,Phoenix, AZ 85022.
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 7:30 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 7:30 pm- monday
- 5 AM–7:30 PM
- tuesday
- 5 AM–7:30 PM
- wednesday
- 5 AM–7:30 PM
- thursday
- 5 AM–7:30 PM
- friday
- 5 AM–7:30 PM
- saturday
- 5 AM–7:30 PM
- sundayToday
- 5 AM–7:30 PM
Where and how
- 1 Shaw Butte
- 2 7th Ave Trailhead · 17 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 298 reviews
Known for
- Morning walks
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Walking trails
- Scenic views
- Dog friendly
The feel
- Casual
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Solo friendly
- Tourists
- Pet owners
Around North Mountain
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