Join Ranger Olivia for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of the mine itself. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring water. We’ll meet at the Nature Center, where restrooms and water fountains are available. No pets, please....
Ranger Nikki will lead you moderate to difficult hike to enjoy desert views and see plants and animals that live along the wash at the foot of the Malpais Hills. We access Malpais Trail via Hedgehog and San Tan Trails to make an 8.8-mile balloon loop. The terrain varies from mostly level to portions that...
Secrets of the Preserve Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead. Ready to discover more about what is in the Preserve? Join us to explore the Preserve’s hidden treasures, from the plants...
Sonoran Desert 101 at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive...