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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cactus Hike

March 26, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Free with Park Fee
Join Ranger Derik on a morning hike through the park in search of Cacti and other native Sonoran Desert plants.  

The hike will cover sections of the Gila, Baseline, Toothaker, Horseshoe trails and cover 2 miles and gain 120ft in elevation. The hike is rated as easy but please note there are a few short sections with incline and rocky terrain. Bathrooms and water can be found at the Nature Center. For this hike it is recommended you bring 1 liter of water and close toed shoes. If you have mobility issues hiking poles can come in handy on the loose rocky sections of this hike.

MEETING LOCATION: Gila Trailhead on C.Abbott Drive South

See park map here: estrella-8×112024.pdf

Limit 25 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at 602-506-2930 ext. 6 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 3/23 /2025.

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Date Custom
3/26/2025
Allowed Ages
9
Audience
Tweens (9 - 12 years),Teens (13 - 18 years),Adults
Genre
Field Sciences
Type
Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Tour/Walk
Labels
West Valley