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SUMMARY:Geology and Flora - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Geology and Flora–Whiskey Bottle and Black Hill at Fraesfield Trailhead. \nOn this hike you’ll see the direct connection between the environment and the desert ecosystem as the plant communities change distinctly when the local geology and terrain changes. The hike is 3 miles long and starts with a moderate climb but then eases into modest ups-and-downs. Expect to spend about 2 hours on the trails. \nThere are restrooms at the trailhead but no water. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/geology-and-flora-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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SUMMARY:Ride 30 Mile Training Ride
DESCRIPTION:Ride 30 Mile Perimeter Fitness Ride (Dif.) from Pima Dynamite Trailhead.   \nThis is a challenging fitness ride focusing on the perimeter trails of the Preserve’s Northern Region. The ride is intended for participants seeking a long and intense workout\, lasting 4.5 to 4.75 hours and demanding advanced cardiovascular fitness as well as intermediate technical riding skills. Objectives include honing skills such as navigating obstacles\, effective braking on downhills\, shifting on climbs\, and refining body and pedal positioning. \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 Pima Dynamite trailhead; bring water and snacks for the trail.  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-30-mile-training-ride/
LOCATION:Pima Dynamite Trailhead\, 28777 N. Pima Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Rides
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SUMMARY:Sonoran Desert 101 - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sonoran Desert 101 at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. \nThis walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve\, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. \nRestrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/sonoran-desert-101-educational-walk-8/
LOCATION:Tom’s Thumb Trailhead\, 23015 N 128th St.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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