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Hohokam Ruins of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Join us for this 2.5-mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek up to one of their mesa-top compounds. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms [...]

Hohokam Ruins of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Join us for this 2.5-mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek up to one of their mesa-top compounds. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms [...]

Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Join us for a 7-mile/5 hour roundtrip trek into the backcountry to one of the premier archaeological sites on the conservation area. Participants need to be in good condition and familiar with what hiking on primitive trails for this distance entails. Bring at least two liters of water and a snack. We recommend you wear [...]

Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Join us for a 7-mile/5 hour roundtrip trek into the backcountry to one of the premier archaeological sites on the conservation area. Participants need to be in good condition and familiar with what hiking on primitive trails for this distance entails. Bring at least two liters of water and a snack. We recommend you wear [...]

Hohokam Ruins of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Join us for this 2.5-mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek up to one of their mesa-top compounds. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms [...]

Sears-Kay Ruin Open House

This free event will begin at 9AM with a guided tour of the ruins at 10AM by retired Tonto National Forest Archaeologist Scott Wood. Ancient Hohokam Indians fortified this hilltop during the late 1000s, building massive walls of stone around its upper levels.  As many as 100 people may have occupied its 40 masonry rooms [...]

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History of the Hassayampa (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Learn about the history of the Wickenburg area during this guided walk. Click on program title for more details. Join Preserve Supervisor and archaeologist Jessica Bland for an easy, 2-hour guided trail walk to learn about the fascinating archaeology and history of the area. Space is limited. To register, please call the Visitor Center at [...]

Hohokam Ruins of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Join us for this 2.5-mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek up to one of their mesa-top compounds. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms [...]

Field Trip: Honey Bee Canyon Petroglyph Walk

Honey Bee Canyon 13880 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

Honey Bee Canyon Petroglyph Walk Trip difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Elevation gain is less than 100 feet. 2.5 miles on moderately loose wash sand. Restrooms and water available at trailhead. Trip duration under 3 hours. We’ll walk beyond the site of the Hohokam Petroglyphs (at 1 mile) and learn the sounds of some of our noisier [...]

Hohokam Ruins of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Join us for this 2.5-mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek up to one of their mesa-top compounds. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms [...]

Open House and Tour at Shoofly Village Interpretive Site

Shoofly Indian Ruins, 1-5 Houston Mesa Rd, Payson, AZ 85541, USA

We're asking folks to register because we'll be bringing snacks and drinks and want to be sure to have enough. Join us on Saturday, October 29th at Shoofly Village for an open house from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Retired U.S. Forest Service archaeologist Scott Wood will be leading tours of the site and sharing insight [...]

Paleo Site Monument Fieldtrip for ECO Program Families and Friends

Paleo Site Monument, AZ-260, Payson, AZ 85541, USA

Over 300 million years ago, Payson and the surrounding area was completely underwater. Limestone deposits from that era still remain, and in them are millions of fossilized seashells, coral, and aquatic creatures. Known as The Paleo Site, this incredible place is frozen in a time before dinosaurs walked the earth. Admission is completely free – [...]

Geology, Gold, and Streams Walk (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Learn about the geology and streams of the Spur Cross region on an easy two-mile walk with nationally known earth science author and park docent Thomas McGuire. Visit an abandoned gold mine, Nutcracker Rock, and a Hohokam rock art site along Cottonwood Wash. Bring plenty of water and your natural curiosity. No dogs on this hike. [...]

Waterfall Canyon History Hike

Join park volunteer Chris Reed on this easy two mile hike to discover the hidden treasures of the Waterfall Trail. Join park volunteer Chris Reed on this easy 2 mile hike up the Waterfall Trail and step back in time to see the hidden treasures along this partially barrier-free interpretive trail. See ancient Hohokam petroglyphs [...]

Welcome to the Sonoran Desert (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Join Ranger Steve for a presentation on the history, climate, wildlife, and geology of the Sonoran Desert. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve for a classroom presentation on the wonderful Sonoran Desert! What makes our desert special? What sets it apart from other deserts in the USA? Why do cacti have [...]

Geology, Gold, and Streams Walk (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Learn about the geology and streams of the Spur Cross region on an easy two-mile walk with nationally known earth science author and park docent Thomas McGuire. Visit an abandoned gold mine, Nutcracker Rock, and a Hohokam rock art site along Cottonwood Wash. Bring plenty of water and your natural curiosity. No dogs on this hike. [...]

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