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  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Scenic Rock Formations Ride

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Difficulty Level: This route is best for beginner/intermediate riders. We will ride at a moderate pace – good cardio and bike handling skills are necessary. All our rides are “No Drop” meaning no rider will be left behind the group. Distance & Elevation Gain: This will be 12 miles with 600 feet of elevation gain. We will...

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Crested Saguaro -Educational Hike

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join us on this Difficult hike as we pass by several crested saguaro cacti.  This hike is for experienced hikers and will cover 8 miles in about 4 hours. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please.  Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike. Ages...

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Trailside Bike Repair Basics

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

    This class provides a comprehensive guide to essential bike maintenance and repair techniques that can be performed on the trail. It covers a pre-ride checklist, the necessary tools for trailside repairs, such as tire levers, spare chain links, a chain breaker tool, and an air pump. Additionally, it offers step-by-step instructions for repairing chains and...

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Master Planned Developments in Scottsdale

    Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    A large portion of Scottsdale residents live in master planned developments. Most of the later development in Scottsdale was contained in such developments, but few know that some of the earliest pioneers who helped create Scottsdale had similar visions to create grand developments but never achieved their dreams. This presentation by Don Hadder profiles over...

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: More Pie Please – Thanksgiving Hike

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

    Join us for this Moderate hike to burn off some calories with family and friends. You won’t feel a bit guilty about having that second piece of pie! 2.5 miles over about 1.5 hours and some ups and downs. Restrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs...

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

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., 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 at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. Ages 9+

    Free