Friday, July 19, 2013

Again... South Mountain Park - Phoenix AZ

Phoenix in July is HOT! But not too hot to drive up South Mountain. 

I went to South Mountain Park again after work. I guess I enjoy going up there because it is relatively close to Phoenix and it has a great view. It doesn't take long at all to get to Dobbins lookout from the valley of the sun. 

Finding South Mountain Park is easy. Find Central Avenue in Phoenix and driving South. As you get close to the mountain the road will narrow and shortly after that you will see the entrance to the park. Stay on that road and it will take you up the mountain. There is a map posted near the ranger station if you need to see which road to takes you to the top where Dobbins Lookout is. More Pictures from South Mountain are HERE.


Scorpion Gulch South Mountain Park Phoenix Arizona
As you approach the park entrance this group of rock buildings is on the left. I have seen photoshoots going on in there more than once. 
Dobbins Lookout
A Lookout seen from the Desert floor. 

Ond of the Scorpion Gulch buildings. 

Another from Scorpion Gulch. The Saguaros are a nice touch. 

Dobbins Lookout South Mountain Park
Dobbins Lookout from the top of South Mountain.
Phoenix AZ is in the background. 

Phoenix AZ
Phoenix AZ from the top of South Mountain.
It was fairly hazy today so the pictures
are not as nice as they could be. 

Dobbins Lookout with Phoenix AZ in the background. 


Saguaro Cactus Phoenix AZ
A saguaro near the entrance to South Mountain Park. 

communication towers on South Mountain
The Moon... South Mountain also has many communication towers
and this is one of them. The moon was coming up and
happened to be behind one of the towers. 

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