Return to Azatlan Educational Hike

Skill level: Moderate

Distance: ~4 miles

Time: ~4 hours

Azatlan is the contemporary archaeological name given to a large Hohokam community that existed north of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Reservation and east of Rio Verde. Join PastFinders experts for a hike through one of the largest archeological sites in central Arizona, which lies right next door to the Preserve along the Verde River. The hike will include visits to the ancient ‘ball courts’ used by the native peoples, traces of their canals, and other evidence of their civilization. This is a slow-paced hike with no shade. It is a limited attendance hike and reservations are absolutely required.

Those interested in this hike, send an email Hike-Bike@McDowellSonoran.org. Do not sign up at Meetup or other media sites and no guests without registration. The meeting location will be emailed to registered participants a week before the hike.

Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation for your service animal, please contact our office at least two weeks before the event you plan to attend.

The difficulty of hikes varies. Please choose hikes that match your fitness level. Restrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring Water and snacks for the trail. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.