| Fridays Fitness Hike – Wagner Trailhead |
| 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 Wagner Trailhead, in the Campground Loop. |
| Date: 8/31/2012 |
| Time: 6:00 AM - 8:00 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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| Pleasant Paddlers Program - Full Moon Party Paddle of Lights on South Bay - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Start the Labor Day weekend right and come on out and see all the people from your paddle craft. Wear your crazy hat and put some crazy lights on your kayak, canoe, or SUP. We will be paddling around the shoreline of the south bay, where there will be lots of people camped. We will meet near the shoreline, at the end of Desert Tortoise Road, look for the "Full Moon Paddle" signs and all the kayaks. Bring water, a flashlight, lots of crazy lights. You must wear your life vest. Don't forget to bring that crazy hat and lights! |
| Date: 8/31/2012 |
| Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle + $2 per paddlecraft park entry |
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| Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 ext. 202 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park - end of Desert Tortoise Road |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn first right to park, follow signs to Desert Tortoise Rd.
Peoria, AZ |
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| Blue Moon Hike - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| It only happens once in a blue moon; and for us, it’s happening this August at San Tan. Enjoy a marvelous evening under the light of the blue moon as we peacefully make our way along the Stargazer Trail (2.2miles) Take pleasure knowing the hot sun is gone for the day as our ranger guides you through the desert on a truly special hike. |
| Date: 8/31/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| 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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| Moonlight Hike - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| August 31 Friday 7:00 pm Moonlight Hike
(moderate) The Conservation Area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it. |
| Date: 8/31/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Duration: 2 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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| Blue moon hike for the familty at White tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| Walking the Waterfall trail in the moonlight will give you a different perspective on the beauty of the Uplands Desert. This is a relatively flat trail but adequate hiking shoes are required (No open toed shoes). Meet at Area 6. No dogs please. |
| Date: 8/31/2012 |
| Time: 7:30 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Park Rangers |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle - Park entry fee. |
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| Location: Area 6 |
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