Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

Join Ranger Eric on a 2-mile roundtrip hike on the Cottonwood Trail, as we learn about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and its unique flora and fauna. The hike is rated as easy, but with frequently rocky and uneven surfaces. Please dress in layers, wear protective clothing or sunblock for sun exposure, wear sturdy footwear, and carry ample water, electrolytes, and snacks for yourself. Restrooms are located at the trailhead.

MEETING LOCATION: Cottonwood Day Use Area accessed from the North Entrance. If the parking lot by the restrooms is full, you can park in the picnic area parking nearby. See park map here: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/lake-pleasant-8×111.pdf

Limit 15 participants. To register, please email Ranger Eric at eric.hough@maricopa.govwith your name, phone number, and number of people in your party. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please email back ASAP so those on the waiting list may be contacted. Registration closes on Friday, 10/18.