Deem Hills Recreation Park

Reports are coming in, our friends are already out enjoying the great weather. Be alert out there! (Photo credit: Jane M Powers)

Phoenix Closes Playgrounds and Other Park Amenities

COVID-19 Update ",,,,the city's more than 200 miles of trails, located within 41,000-plus acres of preserve land and natural desert park areas, remain open normal hours" However some amenities like playgrounds will be closed. https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/1102

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Arizona Hikers' Guide to Rattlesnake Safety - Rattlesnake Solutions

With more warmer weather coming soon, snakes will become more frequent. So here is some good information. https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/snakeblog/science-and-education/arizona-hikers-guide-to-rattlesnake-safety/?fbclid=IwAR2EaNwIYdy4QSNkBEltBD0RpB9vIJniNIUslzrlqLGIQgDQhnKHQmXecnM

rattlesnakesolutions.com Arizona is home to more species of rattlesnake than any other state, and a lot of hikers! How do you stay safe out there from all of these snakes? This guide to rattlesnake safety is everything a hiker needs to know to stay safe and avoid dangerous encounters.

🔺ALERT🔺Hiking this beautiful weekend? Rain is bringing these guys out so be aware. (photo credit- Barbara Halliday)

Well Hello, Perfect Hiking Weather ❤️

Rattlesnake Avoidance Training | Partners Snake Avoidance | Dog Training

Interesting concept for protecting your dog from rattle snakes. $99.00

partnersdogs.com We started Partners Rattlesnake Avoidance Training in 2002. Since then, we have successfully trained over 16,000 dogs to avoid rattlesnakes.

Enjoy!

Thieves smash-and-grab from car at popular Valley trailhead

“Smash and Grab” on the rise at trailheads across the valley:
Phoenix Police say remember "TLC":

TAKE IT - Take your things out of your vehicles. If you know you are going hiking, don't take stuff to the park.
LOCK IT - Lock your doors. Many people leave their vehicles unlocked and/or the windows down.
CONCEAL IT - CONSOLES AND GLOVE BOXES DON'T WORK! That is where bad guys look first. Trunks are better and a little harder to break into. If you can't put your stuff in the trunk, cover it with an old coat, rag or gym towel on the floor in the back. Try not to use a jacket or something that might be desirable for a thief.
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/ahwatukee/thieves-smash-and-grab-from-car-at-popular-valley-trailhead

abc15.com A mother is warning others after she was the victim of a smash-and-grab during a scenic hike.

Wishing all the fans of hiking at Deem Hills a remarkable 2019!

What should we do with this fantastic weather?

Your perfect hiking week is here ❤️ Enjoy!

Deem Hills Recreation Park

Deem Hills are freshly washed and ready for your hiking enjoyment!

Best hikes in Phoenix: Trails for every ability show off Sonoran Desert beauty

Deem Hills was not noted in this article, perfect, the great hiking at Deem Hills can remain our beautiful secret. Enjoy! https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/hiking/2018/01/16/best-phoenix-hikes-2018/1038033001/

azcentral.com Nine favorite hikes all around town, plus barrier-free and stroller-friendly trails that put the desert's beauty within reach of everyone.

Well "Hello" October. Looks like some great morning for hiking this week!

How much does it cost to hike at Deem Hill? Zip-Nothing-$Free.99. Now enjoy!

A beautiful day for hiking! Are you enjoying it?

Awesome!

360° Viewpoint of Palisade Trail Summit

Infographic: Invisible rattlesnakes

It is rattle snake season, here is your the rattle fast facts, just use some caution out there on the trails. http://healtheconnect.bannerhealth.com/2015/09/rattlesnake-facts-infographic/

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FOX 10 Phoenix

Oh my! Be careful out there.

NOPE. NOPE. NOPE.

Which day will we see you on the trails?

How much does it cost to hike at Deem Hills? $FREE.99! It does not get any better than FREE and now cooler hiking days are upon us, enjoy!

PLEASE BE ADVISED:
Required annual maintenance is in progress at Deem Hills. No complete trail closures are planned during this time. For the safety of hikers and trails crew, please abide by a 100-foot safety zone around mechanical equipment. The patience of patrons is appreciated during the maintenance period.

Thank you to those who brought it to our attention the web links were broken. We now have them updated. See the comments for the links we updated.

Warmer Arizona temps increase rattlesnake activity | 12NEWS.com

Warmer weather is great at Deem Hills but keep your eyes open and alert. http://www.12news.com/news/local/arizona/warmer-arizona-temps-increase-rattlesnake-activity/37207350

12news.com Warmer temperatures and longer days have these crawly critters waking up from their winter slumber. Experts say when the highs in the afternoon reach the 80 degree mark, rattlesnakes start their spring slither and that's why it's time to be on guard.

Cool morning at Deem Hills, tomorrow will be as well!

Love is in the air, so be careful out there! This is at Thunderbird Mountain .

Loving the weather? So are the rattlesnakes...

Remember to stay alert and watch your step! ABC15 viewer Donna Hawkins sent in these shots from her recent hike on Thunderbird Mountain in Glendale.

Consider saving this simple map image in your smart phone. I wish I would have had it the other day to help a couple who had gotten lost. It would have been easier to show than explain :)

A surprise rain shower over here at Deem Hills, just what the wildflowers asked for.....

City is working on the trails, they are starting to look great!

Rare sight at Deem Hills

Rare hiking opportunity, Fog Hiking

Here is the sunset at Deem Hills just in case you missed it. It was a stunning!

Hope you were able to go hiking at Deem Hills this weekend because the desert and the weather were beautiful!