The hike will cover 3 miles along sandy wash under towering cliff walls. Along the hike you will see unique flora and fauna and a sky full of stars after the sun sets. Hikers will need water, flashlight, and proper shoes. Hiking poles can be helpful especially in the deeper sand found in the wash....
Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through Estrella Mountain Regional Park. After the walk, gather in the Nature Center classroom for an engaging presentation on the park’s feathered residents, from desert dwellers to seasonal visitors. Please wear protective clothing...
The hike will cover 2.5 miles at a slow leisurely pace with frequent stops to talk about plants, animals, history, and native peoples that called the region home. This hike will be in full sun. hikers should come prepared with sturdy shoes, protective clothes, sunscreen, and plenty of water. Hiking poles can be helpful in...
Ranger Derik will have a table set up in the main lobby of the nature center with animal pelts, skulls and other natural artifacts from throughout the desert south west. Fel free to ask questions and if your feeling brave you can see scorpions, a tarantula, and even have the opportunity to touch a live...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike about 2.1 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, with frequently rocky, sandy, and uneven ground, as we do a loop involving portions of the Blevins, Crismon Wash, Meridian, and NoSo Trails. Please...
This hike is considered strenuous with 6 miles of hiking round trip and 650ft of elevation gain on rocky terrain. Hikers will need 2-3 liters of water, hiking boots/ trail runners, and hiking poles are encouraged. Along the hike the group will take several rest breaks to make sure everyone stays together and to possibly...