Phoenix Mountains | |
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View of the Phoenix Mountains, looking north | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Camelback Mountain |
Elevation | 2,546 ft (776 m)[1] |
Coordinates | 33°32′51″N 112°01′15″W / 33.54750°N 112.02083°W[1] |
Dimensions | |
Length | 10 mi (16 km) |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Mazatzal |
Age of rock | Paleozoic–Neogene |
The Phoenix Mountains are a mountain range located in central Phoenix, Arizona. With the exception of Mummy Mountain, they are part of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. They serve as a municipal park and offer hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails at a variety of different access points.