Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike

Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant birds on this walk with Ranger Eric in a desert riparian area near the confluence of Morgan City Wash and the Agua Fria River. We will hike on the Beardsley Trail for at least 1 mile, which is rated as easy, but with slightly rocky or uneven surfaces in places. Please wear sturdy footwear and sun protection, dress in layers, and carry ample water and electrolytes for yourself.

MEETING LOCATION: We will meet at the Beardsley Trailhead off of Beardsley CSR Rd., accessed on the north side of Hwy. 74 immediately east of the highway bridge over the Agua Fria River. See maps here:

Park Map: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/lake-pleasant-8×111.pdf

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/k7JKbgBb895dpiD99

*There is a self-pay station (bring cash) for the park entrance fee, which is $7 per vehicle. Maricopa County Parks annual passes also accepted.

Limit 10 participants. To register, email Ranger Eric at eric.hough@maricopa.govwith your name, phone number, and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please email back ASAP so the ranger may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on Wednesday, 9/10.

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events and thunderstorms. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park.