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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike

Enjoy an easy-to-moderate terrain hike to learn about desert plants, shrubs and legume trees including bursage, palo verde and creosote with Ranger Nikki. The route uses Wagner, Granite and Bluff Trails to make a 5.2-mile balloon loop. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, a hat and sunscreen. Restrooms and water are available at the Four Peaks Staging Area near the park entrance and at Area 5 in the campground just past Wagner Trailhead.

MEETING LOCATION: Wagner Trailhead at the entry to Rowland Campground on Thom’s Thumb Drive.

Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the McDowell Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 3 with your name, phone number and number 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 Thursday, November 2

 

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

Nov 03 2023
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Time

7:30 am - 10:30 am

Cost

Free with Park Fee

Labels

East Valley

Location

McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, AZ, 85268
Website
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/mcdowell-mountain-regional-park/

Organizer

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