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,

Desert Surfaces Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

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

Desert Surfaces Educational Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead What really covers the desert - little organisms can make a big difference! Some of the most common sights in the desert - and indeed the living things that probably cover more of the desert than any single kind of plant - are lichen, desert varnish, and

Lecture- Nature as Therapy at Mustang Library or Virtual

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

Lecture- Nature as Therapy at Mustang Library or Virtual Lost your mojo?  Not as creative as you used to be?  Do you have a feeling of malaise? Learn how to apply the latest international research on the benefits of spending time in nature to improve your overall well-being.  Specific tools and a prescription will be

Nature as Therapy Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

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

Nature as Therapy Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Learn how to use nature as a prescription to improve your overall well-being, and why time in nature makes happier, healthier, and more creative. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~1.5 hours Bathrooms are available at the

Canceled – Trailside Naturalist – Arthropods at Gateway Trailhead

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

Trailside Naturalist - Arthropods at Gateway Trailhead Spiders, scorpions, and bugs! Learn about the fascinating world of arthropods. Did you know that about 84% of all animals are arthropods? Location: Gateway Trailhead - 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Time: ~3 hours

Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Gateway Trailhead

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

Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Gateway Trailhead Join us on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various pertinent topics are discussed during the walk in the desert. The material will depend on the season, animals, plants, and will cover whatever is happening in this wonderful environment. Location: Gateway

Crested Saguaro Ride at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

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

Crested Saguaro Ride at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Ever noticed the crested saguaros in the Preserve? Come ride with us to see a large number scattered throughout the north. This is an advanced skills and vigorous cardio ride. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead -  30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Advanced Distance: ~10

Ride with Ability360 at Pima Dynamite Trailhead

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

Ride with Ability360 at Pima Dynamite Trailhead Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead - 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 This ride will be 2-2.5 hours and cover 12-12.5 miles for riders of an intermediate skill level. Starting on Hawknest Trail then sliding over to Sidewinder to see the crested saguaro up through West Express and

Bird Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

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

Bird Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Join the expert on this walk to view our year-round resident birds. We may also see some that only spend the winter in our area. Possible sightings include: phainopepla, black-throated sparrow, white-crowned sparrow, black-tailed gnatcatcher, or northern mockingbird. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ