South Mountain has some wonderful trails for both biking and hiking, and this is one of my favorite's on the mountain: The Holbert Trail. From the trailhead to the summit, it's 3.5 miles each way. The first 2.5 miles are great desert hiking, and the last mile follows a road to the top. The total hike probably gains about 1000 feet of elevation (give or take a few). It's a nice change of scenery, and it's a different view from the top, because of how far south in the valley it is. I definitely recommend this one. It's a good, long 7 mile hike, with a nice amount of elevation gain to get the heart pumping, but without making it overly strenuous. It's a great hike for all abilities. Once you enter the gates of the park, take the first immediate left, and then drive almost to the end of the parking lot. The trail will be marked on your right hand side. Good times.
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