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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231030
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SUMMARY:Ride Granite Mountain - 15 Mile Training Ride
DESCRIPTION:Ride Granite Mountain – 15 Mile Intermediate Training Ride from Granite Mountain Trailhead  \nThis ride will focus on the northeast and southeast trails of the Preserve. The ride is intended as preparation for upcoming 20- and 30-mile rides. Participants should have moderate cardio fitness and intermediate technical skills. The main objectives are to improve riding techniques for navigating obstacles\, braking on downhills\, and shifting on uphills. \nA bike with wide\, knobby tires and helmets are required. Please check the working order of your bike before you leave home. Restrooms are available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the ride. Please no road bikes\, folding bikes or hybrids. Restrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the ride. \nNo electric assist bikes. To inquire about an accommodation from the City of Scottsdale\, please call 480-312-4444. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/ride-granite-mountain-15-mile-training-ride/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Rides
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231030
CREATED:20250207T163905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T163905Z
UID:10000681-1743494400-1743505200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Heart of the North - Wellness Ride
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/heart-of-the-north-wellness-ride/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Rides
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231030
CREATED:20250207T171219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T171219Z
UID:10000685-1742630400-1742644800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:The Rocks Hike: Balanced\, Amphitheater\, and Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Very Difficult hike to visit these iconic rock formations will travel just over 9 miles with minimal elevation changes over 3½ to 4 hours.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/the-rocks-hike-balanced-amphitheater-and-cathedral/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20250207T170848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T170848Z
UID:10000683-1742112000-1742124600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Granite Mountain Loop Hike
DESCRIPTION:Difficult hike on one of the classic paths in the preserve and a side trip to Balanced Rock. About 3.5 hours to cover 6.8 miles with 330 ft. elevation gain.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/granite-mountain-loop-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20250114T215957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215957Z
UID:10000660-1741946400-1741957200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/wildflower-educational-hike-3/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250314T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20250206T234029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T234029Z
UID:10000674-1741942800-1741950000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Women's Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/womens-hike-5/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20250114T201236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T230641Z
UID:10000653-1740042000-1740052800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Lifecycle of the Saguaro - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lifecycle-of-the-saguaro-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250210T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20250114T181030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T181030Z
UID:10000642-1739178000-1739187000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Who Was Here Before Us? Explore Our Past - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/who-was-here-before-us-explore-our-past-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20250114T170306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T170306Z
UID:10000636-1738832400-1738843200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Crested Saguaro Hike
DESCRIPTION:Difficult hike as we pass by 3 crested saguaro cacti.  This hike is for experienced hikers and will cover 7 miles with 255 ft. elevation gain in about 3 hours.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/crested-saguaro-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20241221T203016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T203016Z
UID:10000627-1737363600-1737374400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Balanced Rock Hike
DESCRIPTION:Difficult hike over 7.3 miles in 3 hours with rolling hills.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/balanced-rock-hike-2/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250111T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20241206T215902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T215902Z
UID:10000620-1736586000-1736598600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Crested Saguaro - Educational Ride
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/crested-saguaro-educational-ride/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Ride
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250110T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20241206T214435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T214435Z
UID:10000619-1736499600-1736510400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Women's Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/womens-hike-3/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20241025T073624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T073624Z
UID:10000574-1731834000-1731846600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Bootlegger and Coyote Canyon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Very Difficult hike of 10.6 miles over 4.5 hours with 303 feet elevation gain.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/bootlegger-and-coyote-canyon-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20241025T070851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T070851Z
UID:10000571-1731402000-1731418200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Granite Mountain to Hawknest Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Very Difficult hike of 10.6 miles over 4.5 hours with 303 feet elevation gain.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/granite-mountain-to-hawknest-trail-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241108T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20241023T074526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T062756Z
UID:10000554-1731056400-1731069000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Ride Granite Mountain Area
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/ride-granite-mountain-area/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Rides
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241103T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20241017T065431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T063116Z
UID:10000548-1730620800-1730628000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/bird-walk-7/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220401T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220401T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211203T222439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T222439Z
UID:10000128-1648798200-1648809000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Granite Mountain Loop Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. No dogs please.  Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/granite-mountain-loop-fitness-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220320T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211119T222157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T222157Z
UID:10000118-1647763200-1647775800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Women's Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Bike Ride from Granite Mountain Trailhead.  This all woman’s bike ride is a Intermediate Skill level ride and Vigorous Cardio around the Granite mountain loop and beyond.   This is again a step up in intensity from the previous Woman’s Ride.   It is a “No Drop” ride meaning no one will be left behind.  Plan on about 3 hours to cover approximately 15 miles.  A bike with wide knobby tires is required.  Please\, no road bikes\, hybrids\, folding bikes\, or electric assist bikes. Please check the working order of your bike before you leave home. Helmets required.  Bring water and snacks. Restrooms at the trailhead.  Arrive 15 minutes before start of ride.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/womens-bike-ride-4/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211119T221956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T221956Z
UID:10000117-1647676800-1647689400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Balanced Rock and Whiskey Bottle Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Balanced Rock and Whiskey Bottle Fitness Hike at Granite Mt Trailhead This Difficult hike will go to Balanced Rock along the very scenic south side of Granite Mtn. We will then hike to the Whiskey Bottle trail and return via the Turpentine Trail. Experienced hikers suggested. 7.3 miles in about 3.5 hours over rolling hills. Bathrooms at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please.  Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/balanced-rock-and-whiskey-bottle-fitness-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220318T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211119T221527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T221527Z
UID:10000115-1647590400-1647597600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Wildflower Educational Hike from Granite Mt Trailhead. Come celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join Steve Dodd and Roger Riepe on this Moderate hike to discover the incredible variety of flowers in this area of the preserve. 3 miles over about 2 hours. Restrooms at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please.  Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.  Location: Granite Mtn. Trailhead.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/wildflower-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211119T202005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T202005Z
UID:10000106-1646294400-1646305200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Heart of the North Ride
DESCRIPTION:Heart of the North Bike Ride from Granite Mountain Trailhead.  Head up toward the Divide with us on an Intermediate Skill and Moderate Cardio ride for 3 hours to cover 15 miles.  A bike with wide knobby tires is required. All our rides are “No Drop”\, meaning we will not leave you. Please\, no road bikes\, hybrids\, folding bikes\, or electric assist bikes. Please check the working order of your bike before you leave home. Helmets required.  Bring water and snacks.  There are restrooms at the trailhead.  Arrive 15 minutes before start of ride.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/heart-of-the-north-ride/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211119T201548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T201548Z
UID:10000104-1646215200-1646222400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Hike with Natural Resource Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:Hike with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain 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 at the trailhead.  Bring water for the trail.  No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/hike-with-natural-resource-coordinator-3/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211119T195540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T195540Z
UID:10000097-1645174800-1645185600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Learn the Line
DESCRIPTION: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 line’ to gain confidence on technical pieces\, both up and down hills\, speed control\, body position and moving your weight around. This is an Intermediate Skills and Moderate Cardio ride.  All our rides are “No Drop”\, meaning we will not leave you. Allow 3-3.5 hours.  It is recommended that you have participated in the MSC mountain bike skills clinic and have joined a previous MSC  intermediate ride prior to this ride.  A bike with wide knobby tires is required.  Please\, no road bikes\, hybrids\, folding bikes\, or electric assist bikes. Please check the working order of your bike before you leave home. Helmets required.  Bring water and snacks. Restrooms available at the trailhead.  Arrive 15 minutes before start of ride.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/learn-the-line-2/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211119T194255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T194255Z
UID:10000094-1644829200-1644849000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Crested Saguaro Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 experience hikers and will cover 10.6 miles in about 5.5 hours.  Bathrooms are available at the trailhead. Bring water\, snacks and even a lunch for the trail. No dogs please.  Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/crested-saguaro-fitness-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211119T193256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T193256Z
UID:10000089-1644397200-1644408000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Lifecycle of the Saguaro
DESCRIPTION: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 Crum to follow the growth of a Saguaro from seed to skeleton and view multi-armed\, old Saguaros. This Moderate hike covers 4 miles in about 3 hours over some rolling hills.  Bathrooms available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail.  No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lifecycle-of-the-saguaro-2/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211119T192912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T192912Z
UID:10000087-1644310800-1644330600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:High Desert Explorer East Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION: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\, Granite Mt. Loop and Branding Iron\, High Desert\, Renegade trails.  For Experienced hikers.  5.5 hours covering 10 miles with lots of rolling hills.  Bathrooms available at the trailhead. Bring water and even a lunch for the trail.  No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/high-desert-explorer-east-fitness-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211119T192058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T192058Z
UID:10000085-1643878800-1643886000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Hike with Natural Resource Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:Hike with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain 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 at the trailhead.  Bring water for the trail.  No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/hike-with-natural-resource-coordinator/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211118T194313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T194313Z
UID:10000080-1643274000-1643284800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Cowpoke-Granite Mtn. & Bootlegger Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Cowpoke-Granite Mtn. & Bootlegger Fitness hike from Granite Mt Trailhead. This Moderate hike covers some beautiful areas of the eastern preserve with some of the most impressive Saguaro stands in the preserve.  4.5 miles over about 3 hours. Bathrooms are available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please.  Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/cowpoke-granite-mtn-bootlegger-fitness-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220123T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211118T193330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T193330Z
UID:10000077-1642928400-1642941000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Granite Mtn. Loop and Balanced Rock
DESCRIPTION: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 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/granite-mtn-loop-and-balanced-rock/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T231031
CREATED:20211118T190610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T190610Z
UID:10000067-1641632400-1641645000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Crested Saguaro Ride
DESCRIPTION:Crested Saguaro Ride from Granite Mountain 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 hour ride will cover more than 10 miles and is rated Advanced Skill and Vigorous Cardio.  A bike with wide knobby tires is required.  Please\, no road bikes\, hybrids\, folding bikes\, or electric assist bikes. Please check the working order of your bike before you leave home. Helmets required.  Bring water and snacks.  There are restrooms at the trailhead.  Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/crested-saguaro-ride/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
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