Latigo, Scorpion, Snake Eyes, Dare A Sarah Trails Fitness Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead

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

Latigo, Scorpion, Snake Eyes, Dare A Sarah Trails Fitness Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead This hike winds through many boulder formations in the northwest Preserve in an area mostly seen only by mountain bikers. Let your imagination run wild as you visualize familiar shapes in the formations. Although the terrain is rolling, the trails occasionally

Learn the Line at Pima Dynamite Trailhead

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

Learn the Line at Pima Dynamite Trailhead Have you felt nervous or unsure about how to ride over that rock or around that technical corner? Come out and ‘learn the line’ to gain confidence on technical pieces, both up and down hills, speed control, body position, and moving your weight around. This is an intermediate

Botany Educational Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

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

Botany Educational Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Have you ever wondered what that plant is, or why it only grows in certain locations? Join our expert botanist to learn this and 1,000 other things. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~3 miles Time: ~2.5 hours Bathrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring water

Patrol the Stoneman Road Educational Bike Ride at Fraesfield Trailhead

Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ

Patrol the Stoneman Road Educational Bike Ride at Fraesfield Trailhead The Stoneman Road was a military road created in 1870, connecting Ft. McDowell and Ft. Whipple. Remnants of the road remain in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Learn the story of the road and the people who made it, while we patrol portions of the actual

CANCELED – Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

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

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. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Canceled – East End Fitness Hike at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead

Tom’s Thumb Trailhead 23015 N. 128th Street, Scottsdale, AZ

East End Fitness Hike at Tom's Thumb Trailhead This hike takes us up Tom’s Thumb Trail and down the steep East End Trail with its switchbacks and beautiful views. Then returns via the same trails, with climbs of over 2,200 ft. This hike is not easy, but it is worth it. Experienced hikers suggested. Location:

Stoneman Road Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead

Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ

Stoneman Road Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead The Stoneman Road was created as an “expressway” between Ft. McDowell and Ft. Whipple (near Prescott) in the 1870's. Join PastFinders experts as we walk portions of the actual route and discuss its origin, namesake, and value to our history. Location: Fraesfield Trailhead - 13400 East Rio Verde

The Hidden Desert Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead

Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ

The Hidden Desert Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead Walking through the desert gives you half the story. There is a hidden world of nocturnal critters. If you look carefully, you can see the evidence of their middens, burrows, and holes. What else is concealed around you? Let us unlock those mysteries on the Camino Campana

Twenty Miler at Pima Dynamite Trailhead

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

Twenty Miler at Pima Dynamite Trailhead This ride is a bit more intense than our normal rides. We will ride in the northern area of the Preserve. This is an intermediate skills and moderate cardio ride. Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead - 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Intermediate Distance: ~20 miles Time:

Granite Mountain Loop and Balanced Rock Fitness Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead

Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th Street, Scottsdale, AZ

Granite Mountain Loop and Balanced Rock Fitness Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead Come and hike on one of the classic paths in the Preserve and a side trip to Balanced Rock. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~6.8 miles Time: ~3.5 hours Bathrooms are available

Arthropods of the Sonoran Desert Family Educational Hike at Gateway Trailhead

Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ

Arthropods of the Sonoran Desert Family Educational Hike at Gateway Trailhead Scorpions, spiders, bees, and wasps are just the beginning. There are more species of arthropods in the world than any other group of animals. Come and discover the fascinating and diverse world of arthropods and their role in the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.

Stagecoach, West Express, Malpais Fitness Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

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

Stagecoach, West Express, Malpais Fitness Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead This hike goes to some of the newer northern trails of Stagecoach, West Express, and Malpais. See several of the iconic granite formations in the Preserve. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~10.4 miles Time: ~4.5 hours Bathrooms are available

Lecture – Light & Legacy: The Art and Techniques of Edward Curtis at Mustang Library or Virtual

Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ

Pastfinders Lecture – Light & Legacy: The Art and Techniques of Edward Curtis at Mustang Library or Virtual Wade Weber, Director of Education at Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, will highlight the exhibition, Light and Legacy: The Art and Techniques of Edward S. Curtis currently in display at the Museum of the West until April

Cowpoke, Granite Mountain and Bootlegger Fitness Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead

Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th Street, Scottsdale, AZ

Cowpoke, Granite Mountain and Bootlegger Fitness Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead This hike covers some beautiful areas of the eastern Preserve with some of the most impressive saguaro stands in the Preserve. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4.5 miles Time: ~3 hours Bathrooms are

Canceled – Bike the Intermediate to Difficult Trails at Pima Dynamite Trailhead

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

Bike the Intermediate to Difficult Trails at Pima Dynamite Trailhead Experience the more technical trails in the northwest area of the Preserve. This is an advanced skills and vigorous cardio ride. We will explore some of the more aggressive trails in the Preserve. Trails will have short, steep climbs and descents with tight corners. We'll

Stoneman Road Educational Walkabout at Fraesfield Trailhead

Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ

Stoneman Road Educational Walkabout at Fraesfield Trailhead This interpretive walk covers the history of the area prior to the construction of the Stoneman Military Road, the uses of the road, military life in Arizona during the 1870s, and the famous and infamous persons who traveled the road. At the conclusion of the walk, participants open

Windgate Pass/Bell Pass Loop Fitness Hike at Gateway Trailhead

Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ

Windgate Pass/Bell Pass Loop Fitness Hike at Gateway Trailhead Ready for a great workout? Then this hike in the heart of the southern McDowell Sonoran Preserve is for you. We go to Windgate Pass and around to Bell Pass before returning to the trailhead. Over 2,000 ft. of elevation gain. Location: Gateway Trailhead - Skill

Ride with Ability360 at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

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

Ride with Ability360 at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown's Ranch Trailhead- 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 This ride will be 2-2.5 hours and cover 12-12.5 miles with an elevation gain of 672ft and is suited for riders of an intermediate skill level.  We will follow Browns Trail , Vaquero Trail, Watershed Trail,

Mountain Bike Skills Clinic at Pima Dynamite Trailhead

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

Mountain Bike Skills Clinic at Pima Dynamite Trailhead New to mountain biking? Looking to refresh your skills, improve your technique, enhance safety awareness, and increase your overall enjoyment on the trails? We begin with a demonstration and presentation by experienced riders covering the basic things you need to know, equipment requirements, and trail etiquette. The

Twenty-Five Miler at Pima Dynamite Trailhead

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

Twenty-Five Miler at Pima Dynamite Trailhead This ride is longer and more intense than our other rides. This is an intermediate skills and vigorous cardio ride, tracking the perimeter of the northern Preserve. Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead - 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Intermediate Distance: ~25 miles Time: ~4.5-5 hours Please,