Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate terrain hike to get a workout and explore our desert for plants and animals. The halfway point of the loop is a great viewing spot for the Marcus Landslide, a granite avalanche that slid from McDowell Mountain approximately 500,000 years ago. The route makes a 9-mile loop using Pemberton and Tonto Tank Trails. The terrain is mostly flat and even but has some areas of slight elevation gain and rocky, uneven surfaces. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, a hat and sunscreen. Hiking poles are helpful for the distance. Restrooms and water are available at the Trailhead and at the Nature Center along the way.

MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead Staging on Shallmo Drive, south Pemberton access point.

Limit 15 participants. To register, please email Ranger Nikki at nikki.bunnell@maricopa.gov with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please email the Ranger ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on Friday, December 22.

Free with Park Fee