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Week of Events
Insomniac Night Trail Run Series
The Insomniac Night Trail Run Series consists of six night runs throughout the Maricopa County Regional Parks from April through September. It's our way of escaping the summer heat while continuing to race and experience both familiar and unfamiliar trails in a different light. Distances range from 5 kilometers to 75 kilometers. Save 20-25% on registration when [...]
Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
The hike will follow sections of the Spur Cross and Metate Trails for 3 miles as the path moves from desert landscape down into riparian habitat. Hikers will be rewarded with impressive Saguaro Cacti and a variety of cholla species. The trail is rated as easy, but it can be sandy and rocky at times [...]
Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 participants)
Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 participants)
Join Ranger Nikki on a 2.5-mile hike on easy to moderate terrain to watch the full moon rise. The route will follow the park’s service road and loop back to return via Moonlight Trail. Restrooms and a drinking fountain are available at the park entrance. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. No pets, [...]
Moonlight Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Moonlight Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Join Ranger Kevin for a 1.8-mile hike on the Overton, Clay Mine and Go John Trails. Trail segments are rated easy, with just a few sections of loose rock and/or elevation change. We’ll enjoy the beauty of a quiet outdoor evening, walking through a desert landscape silvered by the moon and stars (weather permitting, of [...]
Butterflies and Blooms (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Butterflies and Blooms (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Join Ranger Kevin for a 3.7-mile hike along the Go John, Quartz, Slate and Jasper Trails. We’ll be pausing to look at what’s blooming in the desert (shrubs, cactus, trees, and maybe even some wildflowers) as well as butterflies and other animals along the way. The trail is rated moderate with some sections of loose [...]
Guided Reptile Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Guided Reptile Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Join Ranger Eric for a guided, hike along the Black Rock and Waterfall Trails to look for reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way, we will discuss identification tips, their ecological roles, and safety around venomous animals. We will hike 2 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate terrain, meaning occasionally rocky or uneven surfaces. [...]
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