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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cactus Hike
November 18, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Free with Park Fee
Join Ranger Nikki for a 4-mile easy to moderate hike to observe amazing cacti – saguaro, barrel, cholla, hedgehog and more and learn about their adaptations and important roles in our desert ecosystem. The route follows Mesquite, Waddell, Ironwood and Ford Canyon Trails for a 4.2-mile loop on terrain that is sometimes smooth and sometimes rocky and uneven. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and plenty of water. Restrooms and water are available at the Trailhead Staging Area and along the roadway before that at Area 4.
MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead Staging Area at Mesquite Trailhead.
Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 5 with your name, phone number and number attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on Friday, November 17.
Free with Park Fee