South Mountain, is a mountain range in central Arizona in south Phoenix, Arizona. It is on public land managed by the city of Phoenix as South Mountain Park.
The South Mountain Preserve is part of the Phoenix Parks System and is the second largest municipal park in the world. The breath-taking views from the top can be reached by taking Central Avenue south to enter the park entrance.
The preserve features recreational facilities such as ramadas, hiking and mountain biking trails, and equestrian facilities. The mountains overlook downtown Phoenix, AZ. to the north.
The south Phoenix area community of Ahwatukee Foothills (also Ahwatukee) is an urban village of Phoenix, Arizona. Ahwatukee forms the southernmost portion of Phoenix, and is considered part of the East Valley region of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
The Ahwatukee Foothills Village is bordered by Interstate 10 to the east, South Mountain to the north. The Phoenix community on the north side of South Mountain is home to the South Phoenix area where the light rail trains can transport travelers to the downtown area and beyond from Baseline Road north.