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  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Geology Along the Campana Trail – Educational Walk

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

    This two-hour, leisurely-paced guided walk will highlight some of the geologic features visible from the Camino Campana Trail. We’ll discuss the rocks, landscape, and geologic history with reference to how they influence the climate, ecology and human history of the region. No dogs please. Restrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Please bring...

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Noteworthy & Notorious Arizonans – Educational Hike

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

    Join a former City of Scottsdale archeologist for an easy hike of discovery and hear tales – some taller than others – of some of our lesser known Arizona heroes, heroines and villains. Not so notables include a woman prospector (The Miner’s Angel), Arizona Rangers, a lady bandit, a local ranch foreman, a woman freed...

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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