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Phoenix purchased the original 13,000 acres of South Mountain Park from the federal government in 1924 for 17,000. A large number of the structures and trails were built in the park throughout the ‘30s. Today, visitors enjoy more than 50 miles of trails suitable for hiking, as well as riding bikes and horses.

Cave Creek, in Maricopa County, is often a good location to locate affordable Arizona horse properties that include both land and facilities such as stalls, pens and storage rooms. There are several nearby recreation areas where riders can enjoy stunning views while engaged in their favorite equestrian pastimes.