Sunrise Mountain Preserve
About
Sonoran Desert Hiking Preserve
Sunrise Mountain Preserve is a City of Peoria hiking preserve with a popular 3-mile loop trail accessed from the WestWing Neighborhood Park trailhead. The terrain combines moderate desert climbs with panoramic Phoenix-metro views.
Family Programs
Self-guided hiking, running, and mountain biking. Programs include:
- Sunrise Mountain Trail (3-mile loop, moderate)
- Perimeter Trail
- Mountain biking routes
- Connections to Peoria trail system
What's Included
- Free admission
- Trailhead parking at WestWing Neighborhood Park
- No water on trail
Experience
Good pick for active families with kids 7+ who can handle 90 minutes of moderate hiking. Bring water and sun protection; avoid summer mid-day heat. Sunrise or sunset is best timing.