Scottsdale Official Visitors Guide 2022

Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve What’s that tall cactus with all the arms? That’s just one of the questions sparked by the lush landscape of Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This 30,580-acre sanctuary is home to thousands of species of cacti, plants and animals. Here's a quick guide to some of the desert residents you’ll see as you explore the Preserve’s 225+ miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.