One of the unique advantages of living in Northeast Phoenix is being able to step outside your door and onto a trail. In the summer, when days run hot, the mountains come alive after sunset. North Mountain’s paved road to the summit makes it easy for an evening climb, while Dixie Peak offers a rugged, secluded adventure.  Just be sure to get there before the gates close.

At night, the desert transforms. The temperature drops, the breeze cools, and the silence deepens. Then, just beyond the ridgelines, the city comes to life in lights—stretching endlessly across the Valley floor. From these overlooks, you get both: the quiet of the desert and the energy of one of America’s largest cities glowing below.

Camelback and Piestewa will always be Phoenix icons—but they come with crowded parking lots, long lines of hikers, and heavy tourist traffic. The Phoenix Mountain Preserves, on the other hand, are where locals go to find balance.

These trails deliver the same breathtaking views of Camelback and downtown Phoenix, but without the congestion. For renters, it means enjoying world-class hiking without leaving the neighborhood. For landlords, it means your property offers something tourists can’t: the privilege of daily access to local mountains and trails.

For landlords, this is a built-in amenity that makes rental homes more desirable. Marketing a property as “near North Mountain and Dixie Peak” or “steps from the Phoenix Mountain Preserves” helps attract long-term, lifestyle-driven tenants who see value in location—not just square footage.

If you’re considering expanding your rental portfolio, the Northeast Phoenix corridor—surrounding North Mountain, Dixie Peak, and Lookout Mountain—is one of the most strategic places to invest.