| Fridays Fitness Hike – Trailhead Staging |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Fridays Fitness Hike – Various locations in Park- ALL Fridays
Come to one or all of the Fitness Hiking Series, every Friday. We build up to a longer hike at the end of the month. Please wear sturdy shoes & bring plenty of water. This week's hike starts at the Trailhead Staging Area. |
| Date: 4/5/2013 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: amyburnett@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173x201 |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.,Scottsdale, AZ 85269
Photo courtesy of www.visitphoenix.com, AZ |
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| Friday Fitness Series #1 |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| April 5 Friday 8:00 am Friday Fitness Series #1
(moderate) Join us for this first of a series of Friday walks in April which progressively get more difficult each week. This first walk will be the Metate/Spur Cross loop for a total of about 2 miles. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. |
| Date: 4/5/2013 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| Speaker: Kevin Smith, Interpretive ranger |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $3 per person |
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| Contact: Kevin Smith, Park Ranger at 480-488-6623 or e-mail kevinsmith@mail.maricopa.gov |
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| 1 Hour Ride with the Ranger on a Horse at 9a.m. - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the San Tan Mountains as you navigate the park atop your trusty steed. Our ranger and the professionals from MD Ranch will guide you through the Sonoran Desert on a trail ride you will never forget. Learn about the plants and animals that call San Tan home, and grab your cowboy hat for this exciting ride through the park. Horses must be reserved ahead of time through MD Ranch (480-331-7893). Spots are limited.
Trail rides are available any time. Call to set up your own personalized horseback adventure. |
| Date: 4/5/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 1 hour |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6 vehicle park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan/ |
| Contact: (480) 655-5554 |
| Location: San Tan Mountain Regional Park - Visitor Center |
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Address:
6533 W Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85242 |
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| Gila River Nature Walk - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| Bring your binoculars to look for wildlife along the Gila River. Ranger Amy will guide you through this unique riparian habitat for a relaxing morning walk. This short, slow walk will start your day off on the right foot! We will meet at the Nature Center (then re-locate to the trailhead). |
| Date: 4/5/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle entry fee |
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| Contact: amyroberts@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Meet at Nature Center |
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| "Just for Kids" - Little Desert Explorers - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| This 1-mile hike is designed for parents and grandparents with small children, ages 3 – 6 years. Using their senses, kids will discover lots of cool things about the plants and animals that call our desert “home.” We will explore the desert along the scenic Merkle Trail. The hard-smooth surface of this trail will accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. Please bring water, hats, and closed-toe shoes. Location: Area 6. |
| Date: 4/5/2013 |
| Time: 9:30 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| 1 Hour Ride with the Ranger on a Horse at 10:30a.m. - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the San Tan Mountains as you navigate the park atop your trusty steed. Our ranger and the professionals from MD Ranch will guide you through the Sonoran Desert on a trail ride you will never forget. Learn about the plants and animals that call San Tan home, and grab your cowboy hat for this exciting ride through the park. Horses must be reserved ahead of time through MD Ranch (480-331-7893). Spots are limited.
Trail rides are available any time. Call to set up your own personalized horseback adventure. |
| Date: 4/5/2013 |
| Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Duration: 1 hour |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6 vehicle park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan/ |
| Contact: (480) 655-5554 |
| Location: San Tan Mountain Regional Park - Visitor Center |
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Address:
6533 W Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85242 |
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| Walk on the Wild Side - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Head to San Tan for a walk you and your dog are sure to enjoy. Socialize your dog, meet new dog people and learn some helpful tips on how to keep your four legged pal’s tail wagging happily in the desert. Dogs must remain on leashes, be up to date on vaccines and play nice. This hike is a 1.3-mile loop on the Littleleaf and Goldmine trails. |
| Date: 4/5/2013 |
| Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Adam |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan/ |
| Contact: (480) 655-5554 |
| Location: San Tan Mountain Regional Park - Visitor Center |
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Address:
6533 W. Phillips Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142 |
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| All About Roadrunners - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| What makes roadrunners such unique birds? How do they survive and thrive in the desert? Do they really eat snakes? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about roadrunners, then this one-hour presentation is for you! Bring your sandwich to the “Brown-Bag It” series inside our Nature Center as Ranger B shares some amazing facts about these rapid runners. Location: Nature Center. Watch us feed our snakes after the program at 7pm. Then join our “Animal Flashlight Walk” at 7:30pm at no extra cost! |
| Date: 4/5/2013 |
| Time: 6:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Sunset on the Overton Trail Hike - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Ranger Mark will lead you on this hike which offers spectacular scenic vistas from the upper Sonoran Desert to the valleys below! This moderate 3.5 mile hike will leave from the Nature Center. Bring a hat, sturdy shoes, a flashlight,and plenty of water! And don't forget your camera! |
| Date: 4/5/2013 |
| Time: 6:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Meet at the Nature Center |
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Address:
37900 N. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Animal Flashlight Walk - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| We are the nocturnal animals of the desert and we like to hide. Help Ranger B find us if you can! If you would like to learn about us and enjoy a night walk in the desert, then join Ranger B as he takes you on this exciting 1-mile/1-hour walk along the Merkle Trail. The Merkle Trail offers universal access and the hard-smooth surface of this trail will accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. Please bring water, a flashlight, and closed-toe shoes. No pets, please. Location: Area 6. Join our “All About Roadrunners” program inside our Nature Center at 6pm, and our snake feeding at 7pm at no extra cost! |
| Date: 4/5/2013 |
| Time: 7:30 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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