It was closed on the 4th Sunday... also, there was a rescue taking place... DON.T WAIT, HYDRATE!!!

Update... 😒I couldn.t give the park 5-stars only because I never made it to the top during two attempts... be sure to check the park hours (they close at 7pm.. so be there by 6p to enjoy the sunset!) ..and if you make it into the park, before you leave, make the right turn after the 2nd guard shack, you will travel to the big ramada which has an overlook to view the city... it a very nice, wish I could have fully enjoyed it... maybe I will try again.🤷‍♂️

2nd Update..!!!! DON.T MISS OUT! I finally made it on my third attempt before leaving AZ. Short on time but determined, I tried again... 😒😯😍 it was a winding drive up to the top with a a couple lookout points (one with a view both north and south sides of the mountian). I arrived at the top near the radio tower and the landscape of all the cities melt in to one gorgeous breathtaking spectacle view. Far as the eye can see with mountain peaks in.the distance...❤❤❤ when worth effort. Peaceful and soothing. The noise of the city melts away - timeless. The stone building is waiting to be explored and there it.s truly gorgeous as you peek down the hillside into a valley. Every once in awhile you.ll see planes taking off from Sky Harbor...I arrived around six and the began to set.. The sun shows many colors during golden hour TRULY BREATH TAKING!! It was one of the best sunset i.ve seen in my life!!! The city lights begin to appear as the transition from day to night magically takes place... beyond words. More people began to gather and everyone was quiet (yes, a special moment to witness). The cars below that didn.t arrive before the gates closed truly missed out.(i.ve been but please don.t give up...it.s truly worth it!!!) Memories for a lifetime... i.ve shared my experience with some locals that haven.t venture up there... I encourage them and anyone to see it... you.ll be amazed! Arrive by 5:45p - 6p be sure to get a spot. Tou will not regret it... I only leave my previous reviews because I know the frustration but that all melted away. NO REGRETS! IT.S TRULY BREATHTAKING and I got some of the best Arizona sunset pictures I could imagine. **Also, the park gates may close at 6:30p- 7p nit if you are in the park...you can peaceful enjoy the enjoying as long as you like... I found myself there until 9p!!! Time easily slipped away... and there is a second overlook down the hill called the Big Ramada... it.s truly a magical place and a god given beauty to behold. Please go and enjoy.. if this review encouraged you to do so and you made it to the top, please give this review a like.🤗it would mean a lot to me. (Thank you for reading...)