Trailside Naturalist Station: Reptiles
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., ScottsdaleStop by the Trailside Naturalist station at the Gateway Trailhead between 9-11 A.M. to learn about the various reptiles of the Sonoran desert, their unique behavior, eating habits and benefit to the ecosystem
Bike the North Trails at Pima Dynamite
Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, ScottsdaleBike the New North Trails at Pima Dynamite Trailhead. Experience the more technical new trails in the north of the Preserve. This is an Advanced skill and Vigorous Cardio level ride for 12-15 miles in 3- 3.5 hours. We will explore some of the more aggressive recent additions to the northwest trails in the Preserve.
Dixie Mine, Prospector, Windmill Fitness Hike
Golden Eagle/Dixie Mine Trailhead 14425 E. Golden Eagle Blvd., Fountain HillsDixie Mine, Prospector, Windmill Area Fitness Hike from Golden Eagle Trailhead. This vigorous Very Difficult hike offers spectacular scenery on the seldom seen eastern preserve. It covers 10 miles in about 5 hours with elevation changes of over 2000 ft. Bathrooms are available at the trailhead. Bring water for the trail and even a lunch.Â