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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Elephant Mountain Fitness Hike Strenuous

Get your heart pumping as you take in the high peaks that tower above you and explore ruins with Ranger Derik.  

The hike is strenuous covering 7 miles and gaining over 1000ft of elevation. Hikers are required to have 3 liters of water and sturdy hiking boots or trail runners. Hiking poles are strongly encouraged on this hike as there are many rocky sections and a few steep inclines. Hikers are encouraged to leave some water in their cars for the return trip. The park has no water so make sure you bring everything you will need. The trailhead does have portable bathrooms but you might want to pack something for the hike.

MEETING LOCATION: Spur cross Trailhead / covered tables past the contact station

Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JxXLaNnUoqzmkgmk8

Limit 15 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 10/17/25.

  • Date Custom 10/18/2025
  • Allowed Ages 18+
  • Audience Adults
  • Genre Arts, Culture & Social Science, Field Sciences
  • Type Field Trip/Outdoor Activity, Tour/Walk

The event is finished.

Date

Oct 18 2025
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Time

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cost

Free with Park Fee

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Labels

East Valley

Location

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek, AZ, 85331
Website
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/spur-cross-ranch-conservation-area/

Organizer

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