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  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Sunrise Trail to Andrews-Kinsey Trail Hike

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Burn off some calories on this picturesque and challenging hike. This Very Difficult hike climbs 1032 ft. to the Andrews-Kinsey Trail and continues to a spectacular view overlooking the Fountain...

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Sonoran Desert Discovery Series – Educational Walk

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Brown’s Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Restrooms and water are available...

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Women’s Bike Ride

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Brown’s Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Distance & Elevation Gain: This will be appx 9 miles with 400 feet of elevation gain at a slower and easier beginner pace. Difficulty Level: This beginner level ride will take appx 3 hours, with some moderate climbs on easier trails. We’ll be making several stops for rest and to get to know our fellow riders. All...

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Brown’s Mountain, Cone Mountain, Latigo Loop Hike

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Brown’s Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join us for a trip around Brown’s Mountain and Cone Mountain. We travel on Upper Ranch, Wrangler, Brown’s Mtn., Cone Mt. and finally the scenic Latigo trail. This is a Difficult hike of 6.3 miles with 366 ft. elevation gain over about 3 hours with rolling ups and downs. Restrooms and water available at the...

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  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Veterans Day Hike

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    To honor our Veterans, an easy loop on gently rolling terrain is planned. We will hold a special ceremony at the trailhead at the end of the hike. Join us...

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Desert Surfaces – Educational Walk

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Brown’s Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    What really covers the desert – little organisms can make a big difference! Some of the most common sights in the desert – and indeed the living things that probably cover more of the desert than any single kind of plant – are lichen, desert varnish, and soil crust. These organisms actually have much in...

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