Top rated Nature preserves in Tempe

Experience the best that Tempe has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 24 places from Nature preserve category.

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Jewel of the Creek Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful partly shaded short hike along a gorgeous creek. My dog and I love coming here.
4.90 (316 reviews) (~51 km from centre)
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Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Nature preserve
4.90 (136 reviews) (~38.4 km from centre)
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Tom's Thumb Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 First time hiking here. We went on a weekday and the place was pretty empty - it was perfect for a nice stroll. We did the Marcus landslide trail and really enjoyed it. It is marked as moderate difficulty but is really quite an easy trail. There is some mild inclines here and there but really much e...
4.90 (127 reviews) (~32.54 km from centre)
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Granite Mountain Trailhead
Nature preserve
4.90 (66 reviews) (~40.8 km from centre)
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South Mountain Park and Preserve
State park
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views.
4.80 (9.7K reviews) (~14.69 km from centre)
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Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Nature preserve
Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site.
4.80 (6.4K reviews) (~20.24 km from centre)
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Phoenix Mountains Preserve
Nature preserve
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife.
4.80 (5.9K reviews) (~16.94 km from centre)
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Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Nature preserve
Trailhead accessing several hiking & biking trails that vary in skill level & offer scenic views.
4.80 (2K reviews) (~26.02 km from centre)
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Camelback Mountain
Hiking area
Rocky hiking destination with two major trails featuring steep elevation gains & sweeping views.
4.80 (1.9K reviews) (~10.14 km from centre)
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Nature Center at White Tank Mountain Park
Nature preserve
👍👍 Vibrant Spring flowers, and rugged terrain shaped by the elements since the Tertiary period, If you need to get away from civilization and get back to nature, this is the place to go. Look at my pictures. Joyous Spring wild flowers, peaceful.breezes in.mountain pastures. Yes!!!
4.80 (142 reviews) (~54.06 km from centre)
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Piestewa Peak
Nature preserve
👍 Great vertical hike. I like hikes that are not flat and this one doesn't disappoint. It is about 1100ft elevation gain and is pretty much climbing up stairs or clambering over rocks. Great view of the city at the top. And the pinnacle is amazing. Most mountains don't have such a sharp point for you...
4.80 (103 reviews) (~15.51 km from centre)
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McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Go early! This is a beautiful preserve and it’s very popular. The parking lot is big, but fills up by 9 or 10 a.m. in the cool months. There are lots of different hikes in the preserve, but the main trail is the Gateway Loop, about 4 miles. You’ll definitely work up a sweat, and the trail is rocky (...
4.80 (45 reviews) (~26.38 km from centre)
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Sonoran Preserve -Desert Vista Trailhead
Nature preserve
Open desert park with miles of hiking & biking trails through lush, green plains of cactus.
4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~38 km from centre)
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Thunderbird Conservation Park
Park
Large desert park featuring hiking, equestrian & mountain biking trails, bird watching & picnicking.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~37.7 km from centre)
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Hassayampa River Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 What a gift that this Preserve exists! Trails were well marked and the path around the lake was very easy to walk. For an additional challenge, try out the lookout. Very nice description of mountains on the horizon. The interpretive center had lovely descriptions of birds and other critters. Local...
4.70 (488 reviews) (~89.8 km from centre)
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Desert Arroyo Park
Nature preserve
58-acre landscape of protected desert with a looped trail system & an outdoor desert classroom.
4.60 (185 reviews) (~29.01 km from centre)
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Black Canyon Heritage Park
Bird watching area
👍👍 got there 10 minutes before closing. The staff was super accommodating & very knowledgeable. Lots of cool history here, def make the time to stop by here & say hello and learn more about the area. Remember be respectful of private property & historic buildings. save History for the next generation...
4.60 (126 reviews) (~74.4 km from centre)
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Peoria Calderwood Butte Preserve
Nature preserve
4.60 (96 reviews) (~45.87 km from centre)
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New River Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
🫤 Nothing against this place but if you rely on Google Maps to bike north of Phoenix to Black Canyon City or points north you'll get directions that take you through this bike-unfriendly dirt road that eventually crosses a small stream with largish rocks that definitely can't be ridden over. Hope this...
4.60 (56 reviews) (~61.16 km from centre)
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Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center
Non-profit organization
👍👍 Something amazing for free…yes FREE! Now that I have your attention, let me explain why I believe the Rio Salado Audubon Center is an amazing diamond in the rough! It’s amazing for its purpose and it’s architectural relationship with the environment. The center’s purpose is to educate the communi...
4.50 (188 reviews) (~12.28 km from centre)
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