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  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Bird Walk at Granite Mountain Trailhead

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

    Join our birding experts on this easy 2 hour walk. In addition to seeing our year-round bird residents, we may see some migrants passing through. Possible sightings include: phainopepla, American kestrel, gilded flicker, curve-billed thrasher, Abert’s towhee or various warblers. Water and restrooms available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. Bring...

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  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Granite Mountain, 136 Express, Hawknest Trails Hike

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

    This Very Difficult hike will travel 10.6 miles with 303 feet of elevation gain over about 4.5 hours from the trailhead to the Preserve’s border with the Tonto National Forest and back. Bring plenty of water and snacks or even a trail-appropriate lunch. Experienced hikers suggested. Restrooms are available at the trailhead, but no water....

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  • 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...

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