Mount Suppoa is the highest point in the park at 2,690 feet. South Mountain Park is now the largest municipal park by area anywhere in the world.Also at Dobbins Lookout is a watchtower platform with a plaque underfoot that points out landmarks. Dogs are allowed on leashes. Located on Summit Road in South Mountain Park, you can drive here at any time. Take Holbert Trail either from the bottom of the mountain or as a spur from National Trail.A little bit of shade is provided at the lookout within the stone lookout building. New Jersey had the highest population of Dobbins families in 1840. "You can make out Tempe, downtown phoenix and on a clear day see clear up north to the Phoenix Mountain Preserves and beyond.”Olson escorts me to Dobbins Lookout in his truck because the road that leads to the peak is closed and visitors are not allowed to drive there for safety reasons. This was about 13% of all the recorded Dobbins's in the USA. This makes it a decent outdoorsy activity even when temperatures are far too hot to hike. Recent storms damaged the area and construction crews are making road repairs.Once at Dobbins Lookout everything is stable and the view majestic.Just ahead is the notable stone ramada, a structure that looks much like a small house.Olson says it was built in the 1930s after the city of Phoenix petitioned the U.S. government to transfer at a minimal price more than 14,000 acres of the mountain range to the city for public use.“It was is built by the civilian conservation corps. It's one of the most recognizable mountains in Phoenix. The view not only includes the Valley floor below, but a panoramic sweep that travels from the Estrella Mountains in the west to the Superstition Mountains in the east. You can stay safe in the air conditioning of your car for most of the time. From here you can clearly see downtown Phoenix and surrounding cities, McDowell Mountains, There is limited shade at the lookout and no water available. It was part of the city's initiative to purchase South Mountain from the federal government and turn it into a public recreation area. Hiking or biking to Dobbins Lookout is an even more rewarding option if the weather is tolerable. If you plan to hike to the top, the shortest route is the Holbert trail. Located on Summit Road in South Mountain Park, you can drive here at any time. Dobbins Lookout, Phoenix: See 95 reviews, articles, and 139 photos of Dobbins Lookout, ranked No.25 on Tripadvisor among 201 attractions in Phoenix. Olson says it was built in the 1930s after the city of Phoenix petitioned the U.S. government to transfer at a minimal price more than 14,000 acres of the mountain range to the city for public use. Dobbins lookout is a popular high point in South Mountain Park that offers views of the entire Phoenix area. Just ahead is the notable stone ramada, a structure that looks much like a small house. The viewing area at Dobbins Lookout is at 2,330 feet; the highest public access point in the park. Parking is limited so carpool to get here if possible. They would actually earn around $30 a month," Olson said.The lookout was named after James C. Dobbins, the chairman of the Phoenix Planning Commission who spearheaded the efforts to purchase the land.Also built on Dobbins Lookout is an observation tower.