Maricopa · Maricopa County Parks and Recreation
Park-specific information
A running event closes the Competitive Track and Four Peaks Trailhead November 5–7. Pemberton, Cinch, Scenic and the Competitive Lot are used by the event.
Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Park-specific information
An equestrian event closes Four Peaks Trailhead to the public on November 13–14. Event trails remain open to other users; consult the event notice for the full trail list.
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Park-specific information
A running event closes the Competitive Track and Four Peaks Trailhead to the public October 30–November 1. Pemberton, Shallmo Wash, Scenic and Cinch trails are used by the event.
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026
Regional information
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 689 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARIZONA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL ARIZONA GILA IN SOUTH CENTRAL ARIZONA MARICOPA IN SOUTHEAST ARIZONA PINAL THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF APACHE JUNCTION, CACTUS FOREST, CASA GRANDE, ELOY, FLORENCE, JAKES CORNER, KOHLS RANCH, MESA, PAYSON, PHOENIX, PUNKIN CENTER, RYE, STAR VALLEY, AND TONTO VILLAGE.
Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026
Park-specific information
A November 8 cycling event uses Pemberton Trail and stages at its trailhead. The notice does not announce a full trail closure.
Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026
We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.
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McDowell Mountain Regional Park lies in the lower Verde River basin northeast of Phoenix. A large network of multi-use trails crosses desert terrain with mountain views and habitat for birds, deer, javelina and other wildlife.
OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped Arizona portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules.
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL
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Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.
Official visitor information & directions ↗Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 21, 2026.
Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary.
