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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

ike with Ranger Derik in a less traveled part of the park and enjoy sweeping views of the desert as you learn about the many plants and animals that call this unique environment home. 

Get your morning started off right with a 4-mile hike on parts of the Desert Rose trail. The trail is rated as moderate and can be sandy and rocky in places so make sure to wear supportive close toed shoes. The trailhead has no bathrooms or water so make sure to plan ahead. I would recommend bringing 2 liters of water and a small daypack to carry it in. Please check the weather prior to your hike and wear appropriate clothing as it can get cold in a desert, too.

MEETING LOCATION: Desert Rose trailhead. From the main park near the nature center drive south on W Indian Springs rd. then turn right on Avenida Estrella (coyote Ln) make sure to pay the 7 dollars at the iron ranger then continue down the road then turn right into the first gravel lot and you should see a white Maricopa County ranger vehicle parked at the trailhead. The address coordinates below can be put into your phones GPS : 33.368449, -112.321315  

Limit 12 participants. To register, please call the Estrella Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 6 

Free with Park Fee

  • Audience Adult, Teens (14 - 18 years)
  • Genre Field Sciences
  • Type Field Trip/Outdoor Activity, Tour/Walk

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Date

Jan 14 2024
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Time

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost

Free with Park Fee

Labels

West Valley

Location

Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ, 85338

Organizer

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation
Phone
602-506-2930
Email
maricopacountyparks@maricopa.gov
Website
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/
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