| Sonoran (Snorin') Sunrise Hike-Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| Join us on a fun, relaxing hike in our beautiful desert. The 2.5 mile Baseline loop trail has it all-slight elevation for health, great views to enjoy, historical small mines and a special green bioregion. This is one of our favorite trails lead by Sandy Kehs, supervolunteer. Meet at the Gila/Baseline Trailhead south of the picnic area. |
| Date: 2/12/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| Speaker: Sandy Kehs |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entrance fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/estrella |
| Contact: Ranger Mark 623/932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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| Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| February 12 Sunday 9:00 am Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike (difficult) Join us for a 7 mile / 5 hour roundtrip trek into the backcountry to one of the premier archaeological sites in the conservation area. Participants need to be in good condition and familiar with what hiking on primitive trails for this distance entails. Participants must bring at least one liter of water. We recommend you have a hat, & dress in layers. No dogs on this hike please. |
| Date: 2/12/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Duration: 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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| Find the Ranger - Wind Cave Trail - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| This open-house style program features our ranger hiking along the Wind Cave Trail and stopping to talk to park visitors. Our ranger will show off his “Backpack of Knowledge” and be available to answer questions about the park, discuss park history, identify desert plants, or even explain which animals call Usery Park "home". Carry ample water. |
| Date: 2/12/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| What's in that Hole? - McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| What’s In That Hole?
Ever wonder what makes all those holes in the ground? Who’s living in there? Join Ranger Amy for a look into the subterranean world of the desert. You may be surprised at who’s lurking underground. Meet at the North Trail. |
| Date: 2/12/2012 |
| Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy Ford |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: amyford@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173x201 |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
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| New to Arizona? - Walk - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Are you new to Arizona? Are you curious about cactus and scared of snakes? If so, join us for an introductory experience to the Sonoran Desert. After a question-and-answer session, we will take an enjoyable quarter-mile walk on our Desert Hawk Trail. Please bring water. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 2/12/2012 |
| Time: 1:30 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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