PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Several popular Phoenix-area hiking trails will be off-limits during the hottest parts of the day this week as an Extreme Heat Warning takes effect across the Valley.
The City of Phoenix will close the following trails Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
- Camelback Mountain: Echo Canyon and Cholla Trail
- Phoenix Mountains Preserve: Piestewa Peak Summit Trail and associated trails
- South Mountain Park and Preserve: Holbert Trail, Mormon Trail, Hau’Pal Loop Trail, and access to the National Trail from the Pima Canyon Trailhead
The closures go into effect when the National Weather Service issues an Extreme Heat Warning for the region.
First Alert Weather Days have also been set Monday through Friday as a strong ridge of high pressure is expected to push temperatures above 110 degrees each day.
If you do hike, take precautions:
- Go early or late — avoid peak heat hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Drink at least one liter of water per hour
- Wear light-colored, breathable clothing, a hat and sunscreen
- Stay on marked trails so firefighters can reach you in an emergency
Firefighters urge hikers to watch for signs of heat exhaustion, including confusion, nausea or a lack of sweating.
Phoenix city officials report that more than 200 hikers are rescued from desert and mountain parks each year.
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