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SUMMARY:Geology of the McDowells - Educational Hike
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URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/geology-of-the-mcdowells-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250125T090000
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SUMMARY:Southern View Hike
DESCRIPTION:Very Difficult hike with 1\,187 feet elevation gain. 6.8 miles in about 4 hours.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/southern-view-hike/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250111T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084328
CREATED:20241206T220917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T220917Z
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SUMMARY:Women of the McDowells - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/women-of-the-mcdowells-educational-walk/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241128T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241128T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084328
CREATED:20241031T054549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T054549Z
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SUMMARY:More Pie Please! - Thanksgiving Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/more-pie-please-thanksgiving-hike/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241115T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084328
CREATED:20240730T042827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T233929Z
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SUMMARY:Expedition Days Homeschool Day
DESCRIPTION:Expedition Days Homeschool Day \nJoin us for a day of free\, fun\, and interactive STEAM experiences in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve\, from Scat Bingo to live animal ambassadors. Learn about your place in the Sonoran Desert and how the choices you make in your daily life affect the future of our environment.  \nThe Kovach Family Nature Trail is stroller-accessible and there are water fountains as well as bathrooms at the Trailhead.  \nView our shareable flyer. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/expedition-days-homeschool-day/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241111T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084329
CREATED:20240914T051247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T062556Z
UID:10000543-1731312000-1731321000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/cultural-resources-veterans-day-hike/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241108T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241108T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084329
CREATED:20241023T074322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T062829Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/womens-hike/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241026T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084329
CREATED:20240910T051325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T042127Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Resources Educational Hike -Hunter/Gatherers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/cultural-resources-educational-hike-hunter-gatherers-lost-dog-wash-trailhead/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220324T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084329
CREATED:20211203T221144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T221144Z
UID:10000124-1648108800-1648117800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Hunters/Gatherers Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hunter/Gatherers Educational Hike from Lost Dog Trailhead  Join PastFinder Don Meserve\, expert Archaeologist as he recreates the challenges of the Archaic hunter and gatherer thriving in the Sonoran Desert 2\,000 years ago. See important desert flora and fauna\, hunting sites and their importance to the survival of an Archaic band.  This Moderate hike covers 3 miles over about 2.5 hours with some elevation gain. 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/hunters-gatherers-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220318T093000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084329
CREATED:20211119T221709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T221709Z
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SUMMARY:Kovach Family Trail Walk
DESCRIPTION:Kovach Family Trail Walk from Lost Dog Trailhead. Join us for a leisurely walk on the beautiful Kovach Family Trail.  A slower pace over 0.7 mile will allow us time to stop for various discussions of the desert. Allow 1-1.5 hours. 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/kovach-family-trail-walk/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084329
CREATED:20211119T201357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T201357Z
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SUMMARY:Taliesin\, Old Jeep & Ringtail Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Taliesin\, Old Jeep and Ringtail Fitness Hike from Lost Dog Trailhead.  Come hike some of the original trails in the preserve with great views of Scottsdale and the desert.  This is a Difficult hike with some rocky trails for 5.5 miles in 3 hours.  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/taliesin-old-jeep-ringtail-fitness-hike/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084329
CREATED:20211119T193915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T193915Z
UID:10000092-1644742800-1644753600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:All About Arizona
DESCRIPTION: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 Moderate hike with beautiful views and some uphill sections with rocky terrain. 3 miles over about 3 hours. 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/all-about-arizona/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084329
CREATED:20211022T184502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T184502Z
UID:10000041-1639213200-1639225800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Sunrise Peak from Lost Dog Wash Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 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/sunrise-peak-from-lost-dog-wash-fitness-hike/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084329
CREATED:20211018T235221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T235221Z
UID:10000032-1637913600-1637924400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Bike the South from Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
DESCRIPTION: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 extend your skills a bit with elevation and terrain that will test you.  We will stop to discuss and demonstrate specific riding skills to use on various types of terrain along the way. All our rides are “No Drop”\, meaning we will not leave you. 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/bike-the-south-from-lost-dog-wash-trailhead/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211125T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084329
CREATED:20211018T234948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T234948Z
UID:10000031-1637830800-1637836200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:More Pie Please
DESCRIPTION:More Pie Please Fitness Hike at Lost Dog Trailhead  Join Steve Dodd on this Moderate hike to burn off some calories with family and friends and you won’t feel a bit guilty about having that second piece of pie!  2.5 miles over about 1.5 hours and some ups and downs. 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/more-pie-please/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084329
CREATED:20211018T234817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T234817Z
UID:10000030-1637654400-1637672400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Quartz Trail from Lost Dog Wash Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 a lunch for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/quartz-trail-from-lost-dog-wash-fitness-hike/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084329
CREATED:20211018T232354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T232354Z
UID:10000019-1636790400-1636808400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Lost Dog to Andrews - Kinsey Trail Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Lost Dog to Andrews-Kinsey Trail Fitness Hike at Lost Dog Trailhead  This is a Very Difficult Hike for experienced hikers because it will climb 1\,200 ft. to a saddle and then continue on the Andrews-Kinsey Trail to a spectacular view overlooking the Fountain Hills Preserve. Distance: 7.8 miles. Duration: about 5 hours. Bathrooms 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/lost-dog-to-andrews-kinsey-trail-fitness-hike/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211111T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T084329
CREATED:20211018T231637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T231637Z
UID:10000016-1636617600-1636626600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Day Hike at Lost Dog Trailhead To honor our Veterans\, a Moderate loop on gently rolling terrain is planned. We will hold a special ceremony at the trailhead at the end of the hike. Join Len Marcisz for 3 miles over about 2.5 hours with elevation gain of about 250 ft. Bathrooms are available at the trailhead. Bring water for and snacks the trail. No dogs please.  Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/veterans-day-hike/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
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