Black Mountain Preserve

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5 acres

DFLT-owned

Restricted public access

This 4.3-acre preserve was acquired when the Black Mountain Conservancy merged with Desert Foothills Land Trust in 2009. Located on the northeast (Carefree) side of Black Mountain, this preserve serves as a viewshed property protecting the scenic view of Black Mountain. This property is adjacent to the 250-acre Maricopa County Black Mountain Summit Preserve. There is no public access to this preserve.