National Trail - South Mountain

16.1 mi2,312 ft Rating 6/10Difficulty 6/10

2,457 ft 1,243 ft

Elevation along the recorded route — 1,243 ft at its lowest to 2,457 ft at its highest.

A long hike from end of South Mountain to the other. Done in January as part of Phoenix’s National Trail Trek.

Along the way

Mountain 1

Goat Hill

Saddle 2

Telegraph Pass
Fat Man's Pass

Overlook 1

Buena Vista Lookout

Ruin 1

Telegraph Pass Lookout

Trailhead 2

Pima Canyon Trailhead
National Trail West Terminus

Junction 1

Mormon Trail / National Trail junction