Name: Whiskey Bottle, Turpentine & Black Hill Hike
Start: 2026-02-22T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-02-22T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Fraesfield Trailhead

February 2026
Lifecycle of the Saguaro – Educational Walk

February 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Walk at Fraesfield 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 one mile in about 2 hours over easy paths. Restrooms […]

Free
All About Arizona – Educational Hike

February 13 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

All About Arizona Educational Hike from Lost Dog Trailhead. This hike is a celebration of Arizona; the state flower, state tree, state mineral, and more. Join us on this Moderate hike with beautiful views and some uphill sections with rocky terrain. 3 miles over about 3 hours. Bathrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring […]

Free
Introduction To Mountain Biking: Session 2

February 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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, […]

Free
Geology of Tom’s Thumb – Educational Walk

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Geology of Tom's Thumb at Tom's Thumb Trailhead. Enjoy a 90-minute walk near the Tom’s Thumb trailhead to learn about the geology we see around us. Geology basics will be discussed as well as the processes that shaped the McDowells and nearby mountain ranges. We will talk about mineralogy, weathering processes and volcanism in Arizona […]

Free
Love is a Many-Splendored Thing – Educational Hike

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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

Love is a Many-Splendored Thing at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Enjoy a pleasant 2.5 hour, 3 mile walk and imagine love and passion for the Women of the McDowells in the 1800-1900s. Please arrive 15 minutes start of the walk. Restrooms and water at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs, […]

Free
North and South Diablo Trails Hike

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

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

North and South Diablo Hike from Brown's Ranch Trailhead. This hike will visit the unique trails of North and South Diablo north of Cholla Mountain. This Very Difficult hike will take us past the iconic formations of the Amphitheater and Cathedral Rock on the Cholla Loop and return on the Corral Trail near the new […]

Free
Geology – Educational Ride

February 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Ride (Int.) Geology Educational Ride from Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. When, how and why did all those different rocks get into the Preserve? How about our own earthquake fault? This Intermediate Skills and Moderate Cardio Ride for about 3 hours over 11-12 miles will take us thru the various geological formations of the area. Get the […]

Free
Brown’s Ranch Stories – Educational Walk

February 19 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

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

Brown's Ranch Stories at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Join us on a half mile 90-minute walk on the Jane Rau trail where we will talk about the people and events that shaped the history of the Brown's Ranch area. We will discuss the Indigenous people who lived here, the role of the military in the region, […]

Free
Introduction to Mountain Biking: Session 3 – Graduation Ride

February 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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 […]

Free
Crested Saguaro -Educational Hike

February 21 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

Crested Saguaro Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Join us on this Difficult hike as we pass by several crested saguaro cacti. This hike is for experienced hikers and will cover 7.8 miles in about 4 hours. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive […]

Free
Geology Along the Campana Trail – Educational Walk

February 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Geology Along the Campana Trail at Fraesfield Trailhead. This two-hour, leisurely-paced guided walk will highlight some of the geologic features visible from the Camino Campana Trail. We'll discuss the rocks, landscape, and geologic history with reference to how they influence the climate, ecology and human history of the region. No dogs please. Restrooms are available […]

Free
Whiskey Bottle, Turpentine & Black Hill Hike

February 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Whiskey Bottle, Turpentine & Black Hill Hike from Fraesfield Trailhead. This moderate hike has a moderate uphill portion on the north side of Fraesfield Mountain with nice views of Granite Mountain and beyond, but the remainder of the hike covers relatively level terrain. 4.5 miles for about 2 hours. Restrooms available at the trailhead but […]

Free

February 2026

Lifecycle of the Saguaro – Educational Walk

All About Arizona – Educational Hike

Introduction To Mountain Biking: Session 2

Geology of Tom’s Thumb – Educational Walk

Love is a Many-Splendored Thing – Educational Hike

Brown’s Ranch Stories – Educational Walk

Introduction to Mountain Biking: Session 3 – Graduation Ride

Crested Saguaro -Educational Hike

Geology Along the Campana Trail – Educational Walk

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