It is in this preserve that you can experience the best Sonoran Desert scenery within the boundaries of the City of Phoenix. It is located at the extreme north end of the city, easily accessed through  Sonoran Desert Drive from Cave Creek Road; or,  take I-17 North to the Dove Valley Road Exit; Dove Valley road eventually becomes Sonoran Desert drive. Amenities are limited, which is not really an inconvenience (just remember to bring your own water!) and that fact also helps keep the scenery relatively unspoiled. From Sonoran Desert Drive, take the entrance to the Apache Wash Trailhead area; there will be ample parking spaces, as well as restrooms and a ramada for picnicking. The Preserve has trails well suited for hiking and biking, and in the areas near Sonoran Drive there are paved lanes for those who want a smoother ride on their bikes - or even push scooters, if you have those.