Name: Gateway to Inspiration Point Hike
Start: 2025-12-09T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-12-09T13:00:00-07:00
Location: Gateway Trailhead

November 2025
Lecture – A Dozen Ways to Die in the Desert: The Old West Version

November 25, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Cultural Resources Lecture: A Dozen Ways to Die in the Desert: The Old West Version Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 This presentation covers more unusual ways in which people ended up ten toes in the air in the middle of the […]

Free
More Pie Please

November 27, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

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

More Pie Please Hike at Lost Dog Trailhead. Join us for this Moderate hike to burn off some calories with family and friends. You won’t feel a bit guilty about having that second piece of pie! 2.5 miles over about 1.5 hours and some ups and downs. Restrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring […]

Free
Sonoran Desert 101 – Educational Walk

November 29, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Sonoran Desert 101 at Gateway Trailhead. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of […]

Free
Brown’s Mountain Lookout to Interpretive Trail Hike

November 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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

Brown's Mountain Lookout to Interpretive Trail at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. This “combo” hike/education event will take us up the Brown's Ranch Trail to the Lookout and then head over to the Brown's Ranch Interpretive Trail to be introduced to the history of the Brown's Ranch. For this 4.3-mile Moderate hike with about 450 feet of […]

Free
Sonoran Sundays – Sonoran Desert Life (Guest Presenter: Phoenix Zoo Educators)

November 30, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Sonoran Desert Life (Guest Presenter: Phoenix Zoo Educators) Join Phoenix Zoo for a fascinating look at why the best thing we can do for desert animals like snakes and tortoises is often… nothing at all. Learn what to do (and not to do) when you encounter these creatures in the wild, and why well meaning […]
December 2025
The World of Arthropods – Educational Walk

December 4, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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

The World of Arthropods at Gateway Trailhead Spiders, scorpions, bees, and wasps are just the beginning--there are more species of Arthropods in the world than any other group of animals. Join us on an easy 2 hour walk to discover the fascinating and diverse world of Arthropods and their role in the ecology of the […]

Free
Bootlegger, Coyote Canyon, Renegade Hike

December 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

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

Bootlegger, Coyote Canyon, Renegade Trails at Granite Mountain Trailhead. This Difficult hike explores the more remote part of the Preserve. Experienced hikers suggested. 6.8 miles in about 3.5 hours with 255 ft. elevation gain and rolling ups and downs. There are restrooms available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water and snacks for the […]

Free
Sonoran Desert 101 – Educational Walk

December 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Sonoran Desert 101 at Tom's Thumb Trailhead. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start […]

Free
Secrets of the Preserve – Educational Walk

December 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Secrets of the Preserve Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead. Ready to discover more about what is in the Preserve? Join us to explore the Preserve’s hidden treasures, from the plants and animals to the recent and ancient history in a stunning geological setting. There are restrooms available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water, […]

Free
Introduction To Mountain Biking: Session 1

December 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Introduction to Mountain Biking: Session 1 (Beg.) at Pima Dynamite Trailhead. This program is designed to introduce participants to mountain biking by building foundational riding skills and confidence in a safe, supportive setting. It emphasizes the importance of proper bike setup, safety checks, and trail etiquette, while fostering an appreciation for outdoor activity and responsible […]

Free
Sonoran Sundays – Sonoran Sparing: Desert Birds of Prey (Guest Presenter: Wild at Heart)

December 7, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Sonoran Sparing: Desert Birds of Prey (Guest Presenter: Wild at Heart) Enjoy an up-close meeting with native birds of prey by Wild at Heart, a local raptor rescue, rehabilitation and release center for these kinds of bird. Learn why these remarkable birds are rescued, how they can be rehabilitated and released back into the wild, […]
Gateway to Inspiration Point Hike

December 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

Gateway to Inspiration Point at Gateway Trailhead. This Moderate hike has above average elevation gains and will be geared for those that do not frequently do elevation hikes. For this 6-mile hike with about 750 feet of elevation gain up to the Point, we plan on taking 2.5 to 3 hours with frequent stops and […]

Free

November 2025

Lecture – A Dozen Ways to Die in the Desert: The Old West Version

Sonoran Desert 101 – Educational Walk

Sonoran Sundays – Sonoran Desert Life (Guest Presenter: Phoenix Zoo Educators)

December 2025

The World of Arthropods – Educational Walk

Sonoran Desert 101 – Educational Walk

Secrets of the Preserve – Educational Walk

Introduction To Mountain Biking: Session 1

Sonoran Sundays – Sonoran Sparing: Desert Birds of Prey (Guest Presenter: Wild at Heart)

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