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Veteran’s Day Hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead

By |2022-09-29T12:14:08-07:00September 29th, 2022|

Veteran's Day Hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead To honor our Veterans, an Easy loop on gently rolling terrain is planned with an elevation gain of about 250 ft. We will hold a special ceremony at the trailhead at the end of the hike. Location: Lost Dog Wash Trailhead - 12601 North 124th Street, Scottsdale,

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More Pie Please Fitness Hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead

By |2022-09-29T10:45:46-07:00September 29th, 2022||

More Pie Please Fitness Hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Join us on this hike to burn off some calories with family and friends. You won’t feel a bit guilty about having that second piece of pie! Location: Lost Dog Wash Trailhead - 12601 North 124th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~2.5

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Trailside Naturalist – Reptiles at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead

By |2022-09-28T16:21:03-07:00September 12th, 2022|

Trailside Naturalist - Reptiles at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Stop by the Trailside Naturalist station at the Lost Dog Wash Trailhead between 8:00 and 11:00 A.M. to learn about the various reptiles of the Sonoran desert, their unique behavior, eating habits and benefit to the ecosystem. Location: Lost Dog Wash Trailhead - 12601 North 124th

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Sunrise Peak from Lost Dog Wash Fitness Hike

By |2021-10-22T11:45:02-07:00October 22nd, 2021|

Sunrise Peak from Lost Dog Trailhead Fitness Hike  This Very Difficult Hike travels the beautiful and challenging west side of Sunrise Peak up to a great 360-degree view of the Valley of the Sun. Experienced hikers suggested. 6.2 miles in about 3.5 hours with elevation gain over 1,300 ft. Bathrooms available at the trailhead. Bring

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Bike the South from Lost Dog Wash Trailhead

By |2021-10-18T16:52:21-07:00October 18th, 2021|

Bike the South from Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Come ride the southern preserve trails.  This is an Advanced Skill and Vigorous Cardio level ride of about 15 miles in 2.5 – 3 hours. We will ride over Taliesin Overlook to the Levee loop and possibly up the Quartz trail.  This is a good ride to

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Quartz Trail from Lost Dog Wash Fitness Hike

By |2021-10-18T16:48:17-07:00October 18th, 2021|

Quartz Trail from Lost Dog Trailhead Fitness Hike  This Very Difficult hike will visit the quartz formation that can be seen for miles all over Scottsdale. The hike covers 9 miles in about 5 hours with significant elevation gains on rocky trails. Experienced hikers suggested. Bathrooms available at the trailhead. Bring water, snacks and even

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Lost Dog Wash

By |2024-04-16T16:05:56-07:00July 6th, 2020|

LOST DOG WASH LOST DOG WASH TRAILHEAD 12601 N. 124th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85259 85255 Directions Located at the north end of 124th Street just beyond Anasazi Elementary School Overview Lost Dog Wash Trailhead is one of the major access points for the southern Preserve. This

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Expedition Days Family Day at Lost Dog Trailhead

By |2022-10-17T09:12:51-07:00September 22nd, 2022||

Expedition Days Family Day at Lost Dog Trailhead It is BACK! Expedition Days – Family Day is set to happen at the Lost Dog Wash Trailhead! Stop by anytime for fun interactive experiences in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Learn about your place in the Sonoran Desert and how the choices you make in your

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Education

By |2023-10-11T15:03:24-07:00July 20th, 2023|

SONORAN EDUCATION CENTER Journey Through the Sonoran Desert with Us! Core to the Conservancy’s mission, education plays a critical role in inspiring people to have a positive impact on the environment. Learning about the Sonoran Desert – including its flora, fauna, geology and history – enhances the

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#MondayMemories looks back at our 25th Anniversary (Part Five)

By |2021-01-10T04:00:59-07:00December 7th, 2020|Bike, Featured News, News, People of the Sonoran Desert, Stewardship, Support|

Just five short years ago, we celebrated the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy's 25th Birthday. As a part of that celebration, we remembered some of the most significant things that happened in each of our first 25 years. We are now approaching our 30th Birthday, and we are taking this opportunity to reflect again on our past

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