Difficult hike as we pass by 3 crested saguaro cacti. This hike is for experienced hikers and will cover 7 miles with 255 ft. elevation gain in about 3 hours.
Wildflower Season Find out about the many species of winter and spring wildflowers that grow in the Preserve. The old maxim “April showers bring May flowers” does not apply to the Sonoran Desert. In fact, April marks the beginning of our dry season, and by May, most of our wildflowers have already flowered and set […]
Very Difficult hike in the heart of the southern McDowells. 9.3 miles for about 5 hours with over 2000 ft. of elevation gain.
A Desert Time Machine Learn about the Pack Rats and their desert time machines. Ever wondered who lives in those piles of debris with cholla balls on top? The white-throated wood rat, aka the pack rat. This industrious little rodent has been collecting stuff and taking it home to nests for thousands of years. Join […]
Difficult hike will take you into the High Desert trail area with a stop at Cathedral Rock. 7.4 miles in about 4 hours with rolling hills, 280 ft. elevation change.
Very Difficult hike will cover 10 different trails over about 10 miles with only gradual elevation gains in approximately 4 hours.