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Lifecycle of the Saguaro – Educational Walk

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. Native only to the Sonoran Desert, these giant cacti are a sight to see! Join us to follow the growth of a saguaro from seed to skeleton and view multi-armed, old Saguaros. This easy walk covers 0.5 miles in about 2 hours over easy paths. […]

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Hunter/Gatherers – Educational Walk

Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Hunters and Gatherers Educational Hike from Lost Dog Trailhead. Join our expert Archaeologist as we explore the challenges of the Archaic hunter and gatherer to survive and thrive in the Sonoran Desert of 2,000 years ago. See important desert flora and fauna, hunting sites and their importance to the survival of an Archaic band. This […]

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Introduction To Mountain Biking: Session 2

Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Introduction to Mountain Biking: Session 2 at Pima Dynamite Trailhead. This program is aimed at helping riders build confidence and control across beginner-level terrain, reinforcing foundational skills while introducing essential techniques for handling small obstacles, climbs, descents, and corners. By the end, riders are expected to demonstrate improved balance, control, and maneuverability, effectively apply braking, […]

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Tom’s Thumb Lookouts Hike

Tom's Thumb Trailhead 23015 N 128th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Tom's Thumb Lookouts Hike at Tom's Thumb Trailhead. This Very Difficult hike starts at the Tom Thumb Trailhead and travels 6.6 miles with a net elevation gain of around 1,600 feet over 3 to 3½ hours. We will initially head up the Tom's Thumb Trail to the TT9 location and have a great view of […]

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Desert Discovery Ride

Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Desert Discovery Ride at Fraesfield Trailhead. This intermediate ride gives access to the splendid sights behind Granite and Cholla Mountains - over 3 hours, we'll take in four distinctly different, yet spectacular views of the Preserve, with accompanying variations in flora and fauna. At times, we'll be stopping to talk about the history of the […]

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Axle Grease, West Express, Hawknest Trails Hike

Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Axle Grease, West Express, Hawknest Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead. This is a Very Difficult hike due to its 8.2 miles and 250 ft. elevation gain over about 4.5 hours and covers rolling terrain. Explore these impressive trails with nice saguaro views and granite formations. Experienced hikers suggested. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start […]

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Noteworthy & Notorious Arizonans – Educational Walk

Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Noteworthy and Notorious Arizonans Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead. Join a former City of Scottsdale archeologist for an easy hike of discovery and hear tales – some taller than others – of some of our lesser known Arizona heroes, heroines and villains. Not so notables include a woman prospector (The Miner’s Angel), Arizona Rangers, a […]

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A Meditation Walk

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

A Meditation Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. Step away from the day to day and discover inner peace as you immerse yourself in the beauty and power of the Sonoran Desert on a mindful ½ mile journey on the gentle and beautiful Jane Rau Trail. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start of the walk. […]

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True Grit – Educational Walk

Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

True Grit at Fraesfield Trailhead. Join us on a leisurely one mile, two hour walk and we will talk about what life was like for women who settled in the McDowells in the 19th and early 20th centuries making their lives with the military, working the land, ranching and in the office. Restrooms are available […]

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Introduction to Mountain Biking: Session 3 – Graduation Ride

Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Introduction to Mountain Biking: Session 3 - Graduation Ride at Pima Dynamite Trailhead. This 10 to 12-mile ride from Pima Dynamite is for people who have completed the Introduction to Mountain Biking Sessions 1 & 2. This is an instructional ride to practice the skills taught with instruction at various points on the ride. A […]

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Mistletoe and Holly – Educational Hike

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Mistletoe and Holly Educational Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. What do desert plants and animals have to do with the holidays? Join us on an easy hike and discover the hidden, festive desert connections. 3 miles over about 2.5 hours with minimal elevation gain. Restrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks […]

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Cathedral Rock, Amphitheater, Cholla Mountain Hike

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Cathedral Rock, Amphitheater, Cholla Loop Hike at Brown’s Ranch. This Difficult hike will take us to several of the iconic granite formations in the preserve. 7.5 miles, 280 ft. elevation gain in about 3.5 hours. Experienced hikers suggested. Restrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. […]

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