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Whiskey Bottle, Turpentine & Black Hill Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead

By |2023-10-11T13:48:53-07:00October 11th, 2023|

Whiskey Bottle, Turpentine & Black Hill Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead Location: Fraesfield Trailhead - 13400 E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4.5 miles Time: ~2 hours This hike has a moderate uphill portion on the north side of Fraesfield Mountain with nice views of Granite Mountain and beyond, but the

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Ride with Ability360 at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

By |2023-01-10T15:18:41-07:00January 10th, 2023|

Ride with Ability360 at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown's Ranch Trailhead- 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 This ride will be 2-2.5 hours and cover 12-12.5 miles with an elevation gain of 672ft and is suited for riders of an intermediate skill level.  We will follow Browns Trail , Vaquero Trail, Watershed Trail,

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CANCELLED- Whiskey Bottle, Turpentine and Black Hill Fitness Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead

By |2023-03-21T14:59:08-07:00November 23rd, 2022|

CANCELLED- Whiskey Bottle, Turpentine and Black Hill Fitness Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead This 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. Location: Fraesfield Trailhead - 13400 East Rio Verde Dr. Scottsdale, AZ

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Granite Mountain to Hawknest Trail Fitness Hike

By |2022-09-29T10:29:25-07:00September 29th, 2022||

Granite Mountain to Hawknest Trail Fitness Hike This difficult hike will travel from the trailhead to the Preserve’s border with the Tonto National Forest and back. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 North 136th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill Level: Difficult Distance: ~10.6 miles Time: ~4.5 hours Bathrooms are available at the

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Hawknest, Basalt, Cone Mountain, Latigo Trails Fitness Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead

By |2022-09-28T15:46:23-07:00July 31st, 2022||

Hawknest, Basalt, Cone Mountain, Latigo Trails Fitness Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead This very difficult hike, due to its length and time, covers some rolling hills for experienced hikers. Explore these impressive trails with nice views and granite formations. Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead - 28777 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Very Difficult

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Granite Mountain Loop Fitness Hike

By |2021-12-03T15:24:39-07:00December 3rd, 2021|

Granite Mountain Loop Fitness Hike at Granite Mt Trailhead Join us on this difficult hike on one of the classic paths in the preserve and a side trip to Balanced Rock. About 3 hours to cover 6 miles. Experience hikers suggested. Restrooms available at trailhead. Please being plenty of water and snacks for the trail.

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Granite Mtn. Loop and Balanced Rock

By |2021-11-18T12:33:30-07:00November 18th, 2021|

Granite Mountain and Balanced Rock from Granite Mt Trailhead Join us on this Difficult hike on one of the classic paths in the preserve and a side trip to Balanced Rock. About 3.5 hours to cover 6.5 miles. Bathrooms are available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please.  Arrive

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Granite Mountain to Hawknest Trail Fitness Hike

By |2021-10-18T16:33:11-07:00October 18th, 2021|

Granite Mountain Trailhead to Hawknest Trail Fitness This Very Difficult hike will travel 11 miles over about 5-6 hours from the trailhead to the Preserve’s border with the Tonto National Forest and back. Bring plenty of water and snacks or even a trail-appropriate lunch. Experienced hikers suggested. Bathrooms available at the trailhead. No dogs please. 

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Granite Mountain

By |2023-03-29T11:38:51-07:00June 29th, 2020|

GRANITE MOUNTAIN GRANITE MOUNTAIN TRAILHEAD 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Directions From Pima north to Dynamite, right (east) on Dynamite, about 6 miles to 136th Street, left (north) on 136th about 2 miles to Lone Mountain (where the power lines cross over 136th),

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Mountain Lines – Spring 2019

By |2020-05-14T22:02:16-07:00May 1st, 2019|Mountain Lines, News, Publications|

Our Spring 2019 Mountain Lines, magazine of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, is available now. Check out our web edition to learn about The Story of the Interpretive Signs at the Fraesfield and Granite Mountain Trailheads, Bee Smart - Here's How, Restoring Degraded Lands and so much more. Read more

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