Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Fitness Hike

If this is a hike, will cover 4.6 miles along sections of the Shallmo Wash, Pemberton, Scenic, Escondido, and cinch trails and will be considered moderate. The trail will have rocky and sandy sections so sturdy shoes and trekking poles are strongly encouraged, especially for those with balance issues. September is this hot in the desert so make sure to wear proper clothing, pack sunscreen and hydrate the day before the hike. Water and bathrooms can be found at the trailhead staging area. Participants are encouraged to carry 3 liters of water.

MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead staging area, North Pemberton/Scenic trailhead.

Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 3 with your name, phone number and number of people 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 9/11/24.

Please note: Summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The MC Parks website is the best resource for verifying the program’s current status, so please check the program listing prior to departing for your scheduled program.