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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

Join Ranger Derik on a morning hike through the park and learn about the plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. 

The hike will cover sections of the Slate, Quartz, and Go John trails for a total of 3.5 miles. The hike is rated as moderate and will consist of rocky sandy and in places steep trail. Make sure to have a small pack with at least 2-3 liters of water and sunscreen. If mobility or balance is an issue for you hiking poles are highly encouraged. Water can be found at the nature canter and bathrooms are available by the slate trailhead.

MEETING LOCATION: Slate Trailhead

Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 8 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 9/31/24.

 

 

Free with Park Fee

  • Audience: Adults, Teens (13 - 18 years)
  • Genre: Field Sciences
  • Type: Field Trip/Outdoor Activity, Tour/Walk
  • Date Custom: 10/02/2024
  • Allowed Ages: Teens, Adults

The event is finished.

Date

Oct 02 2024
Expired!

Time

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Cost

Free with Park Fee

Labels

East Valley STEM Hub

Location

Cave Creek Regional Park
37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek, AZ, 85331

Organizer

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