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SUMMARY:Ride the Four Peaks
DESCRIPTION:Ride the Four Peaks (Int.) from Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nExperience all 4 peaks in the Brown’s Ranch area of the Preserve on this 3-hour 16-mile ride. We will ride to Cone Mountain where we will have an exhilarating ride down Cloudburst\, then we will head east to The Divide. From The Divide\, we will have flowy downhill runs on Branding Iron and the west side of Granite Mountain. We will see the beautiful rock formations and wildflower fields on the south side of Granite Mountain then head toward Fraesfield Mountain and back toward the Trailhead. This ride will require moderate cardio and some intermediate technical skills. \nA bike with wide knobby tires is required. Please\, no road bikes\, hybrids\, or folding bikes. Please check the working order of your bike before you leave home. Helmets required. Bring water and snacks and even a lunch. There are restrooms and water at the trailhead. Arrive 15 minutes before start of ride. \nNo electric assist bikes. To inquire about an accommodation from the City of Scottsdale\, please call 480-312-4444. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/ride-the-four-peaks/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Rides
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SUMMARY:Whiskey Bottle\, Turpentine\, Black Hills\, 136th Express and Dixileta Hike
DESCRIPTION:Whiskey Bottle\, Turpentine\, Black Hills\, 136th Express and Dixileta from Fraesfield Trailhead. \nLet’s explore the Fraesfield Trails. This Difficult 7.5-mile hike with minimal elevation gain will cover 8 different trails accessible from the Fraesfield trailhead which most hikers do not visit. We may add the Campana Interpretive trail also . \nBring a snack or light lunch and water for the trail. There are bathrooms at the trailhead but no water. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/whiskey-bottle-turpentine-black-hills-136th-express-and-dixileta-hike/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
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SUMMARY:Sonoran Sundays - Mammals of the Sonoran Desert (Guest Presenter: Maricopa Parks and Recreation)
DESCRIPTION:Sonoran Sundays – Mammals of the Sonoran Desert  (Guest Presenter: Maricopa Parks and Recreation) \nWant to learn more about the Sonoran Desert’s amazing mammals? Would you like some tips to increase your chances of seeing wildlife while hiking? Then you’re going to want to join Ranger Kevin of Maricopa Parks and Recreation for a closer look at our native mammals. Whether it’s the diminutive Kangaroo Rat\, the elusive Mountain Lion\, or the majestic Desert Bighorn Sheep\, we’ll look at some ways mammals manage not just to survive\, but to thrive in the desert. We’ll also have a variety of skulls\, bones\, pelts and more to examine up close.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/sonoran-sundays-mammals-of-the-sonoran-desert-2/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sonoran Sundays
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