Ride from Pima Dynamite Trailhead  The Pima Dynamite has many magnificent biking trails.  We'd love to have you join us for a fun approximately 12.5 mile adventure in these trails.  The downhill back to the trailhead will have you coming back here soon!  This is an Intermediate Skills and Moderate Cardio ride.  All our rides […]

Mountain Bike Skills Clinic at Fraesfield Trailhead  New to mountain biking? Looking to refresh your skills, improve your technique, enhance safety awareness and increase your overall enjoyment on the trails? Then come prepared with a mountain bike with knobby tires, helmet, water, and snacks. We begin with a demonstration and presentation by experienced riders covering […]

Bird Walk at Quartz Trailhead Join Kathe Anderson and Rick Pearce on this easy hike of 2 miles over rocky trail. In addition to seeing our year-round bird residents, we are likely to see some migrants passing through. Possible sightings include: phainopepla, American kestrel, gilded flicker, curve-billed thrasher, Apert’s towhee or various warblers.. Quartz trail […]

Hike with Natural Resources Coordinator at Fraesfield Trailhead  Spend about 2 hours on an easy hike with John Loleit, the Natural Resources Coordinator, as he discusses various pertinent topics while hiking in the desert.  The material will depend on the season, animals, plants, and will cover whatever is happening in this wonderful environment.   Bathrooms available […]

Brown's Mountain Summit Fitness Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead This Difficult hike climbs to the Summit of Brown’s Mountain and returns via the west side and Upper Ranch Trail. Experienced hikers only. 4.5 miles with elevation of 600 ft. to the summit over 3 hours.  Brown’s Ranch Trailhead, Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike. […]

Ride from Pima Dynamite Trailhead  The Pima Dynamite has many magnificent biking trails.  We'd love to have you join us for a fun approximately 12.5 mile adventure in these trails.  The downhill back to the trailhead will have you coming back here soon!  This is an Intermediate Skills and Moderate Cardio ride.  All our rides […]

North Fraesfield Fitness Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead This Difficult hike has a moderate rocky uphill portion on the north side of Fraesfield Mountain, but the remainder of the hike covers relatively flat terrain. Experience hikers suggested. Plan 3.5 hours for 7 miles.  Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.. Bathrooms available at the trailhead. Bring […]

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.  Join Franco Farina to learn the story of the road and the people who made it, while we patrol portions of the actual route. This is an Intermediate Skill and […]

Bowtie Fitness Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead This is a Very Difficult hike of 7.5 miles over 4 hours. Discover the variety of trails in the northeast section of the Preserve. Experience the lush beauty of Barb’s Trail and the splendor of Bootlegger Trail along the east side of Granite Mountain. For experienced hikers.  Arrive […]

New Trails Fitness Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead   This Very Difficult hike due to its 9 miles over about 4.5 hours covers some rolling hills for Experienced hikers. Explore the impressive new trails with nice views and granite formations. Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.  Bring water, snacks and even a lunch for […]

Feldspar Mesquite Loop Walk Join us for a leisurely walk in the areas below Tom’s Thumb.  Slower pace and frequent stops with time to admire the great views and treasures on the ground as well as discussions about desert topics.  1.2 miles for about 1.5 hours with stops. Bathroom facilities at the trailhead. Bring water […]

Inspiration Viewpoint Fitness Hike at Gateway Trailhead.  Get your heart pumping on this Very Difficult hike up to an amazing overlook through gradual inclines with a few steep sections. 6 miles with elevation gain of 900 ft. for about 3.5 hours to trail marker WP5. For experienced hikers.  Bathrooms available at the trailhead. Bring water […]

Mountain Bike Skills Clinic at Fraesfield Trailhead  New to mountain biking? Looking to refresh your skills, improve your technique, enhance safety awareness and increase your overall enjoyment on the trails? Then come prepared with a mountain bike with knobby tires, helmet, water, and snacks. We begin with a demonstration and presentation by experienced riders covering […]

Desert Park to Gateway Loop Fitness Hike at Gateway Trailhead. This Difficult hike will travel through the Silverleaf community, the Windgate Trail and then a short, steep climb to the Gateway Saddle with its great views. 6.8 miles with elevation gain of 700 ft over about 3.5 hours. For experienced hikers. Bathrooms available at the […]

Stop by the Trailside Naturalist station at the Gateway Trailhead between 9-11 A.M. to learn about the various reptiles of the Sonoran Desert, their unique behavior, eating habits, and benefit to the ecosystem.