High Desert Explorer East  Fitness Hike from Granite Mt Trailhead.  This Very Difficult hike explores some of the trails in the remote northeast section of the preserve such as Bootlegger, […]

Lifecycle of the Saguaro Education Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead Native only to the Sonoran Desert, these giant cacti are a sight to see! Join PastFinders Don Brockway and Chris […]

Nature as Therapy Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead    Learn why time in nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative.  An easy 1.5 hour walk at Brown's Trailhead where […]

Spiders, scorpions, and bugs!  Did you know that about 84% of all animals are arthropods?  Stop by the Trailside Naturalist station at the Gateway Trailhead between 9-11 A.M. to learn […]

Crested Saguaro Ride from 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 3.5 […]

Bird Walk From Brown’s Ranch Trailhead  Join Kathe Anderson and Rick Pearce to view our year-round resident birds, we may see some that spend the winter in our area. Possible […]

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 BJ Tatro on this […]

Crested Saguaro Fitness Hike from Granite Mt Trailhead  Join us on this Very Difficult hike as we cruise by a large number of crested saguaro cactus.  This hike is for […]

Diablo Trails Explorer Fitness Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. This Very Difficult hike will head to the North and South Diablo trails. There will be stops at Cathedral Rock and […]

Noteworthy and Notorious Arizonans Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead Join PastFinder Don Meserve, Scottsdale Archeologist in a Moderate hike of discovery and hear tales – some taller than others – […]

Learn the Line at Granite Mtn. Trailhead  Have you felt nervous or unsure about how to ride over that rock or around that technical corner?  Come out and ‘learn the […]

High Desert & Stagecoach Trails Fitness Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead This Difficult hike will take you into the High Desert trail area with a stop at Cathedral Rock. 7.4 […]