Join Ranger Steve in the San Tan Nature Center to discuss the differences between venom and poison, common myths about snakes and other venomous animals, and how they are beneficial to the ecosystem. We’ll also have some ambassador animals on hand, so bring your questions and your curiosity! MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center No Registration Required.
Join Ranger Nikki on a 4.5-mile hike on easy to moderate terrain to search for saguaro blossoms and other flowering cacti such as cholla and barrel. The route will follow San Tan, Hedgehog, San Tan and Moonlight Trails. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. Restrooms and water are available [...]
Stop by the Nature Center to see a display of desert cacti specimens and learn about efforts to catalog plant species in the County Parks using the iNaturalist citizen science app. Meeting Location: Nature Center. No registration required, just drop on in!
Join Ranger Nikki on a 5.5-mile easy to moderate hike at sunrise to see and hear the sounds of the morning desert. We will watch for birds, mammals and reptiles as the sun rises and the day warms up. The route follows San Tan and Hedgehog Trails. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen [...]
Stop by the Nature Center anytime between 10 and 11am to visit with Ranger Nikki and learn about San Tan’s permitted animal ambassadors. Meet Wally the Chuckwalla, Cleo the Kingsnake, Cherry the Tarantula and more. Informational handouts and coloring sheets will be available to take home.
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, [...]
Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate hike to learn all about cacti. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Nikki on a 3.5-mile moderate hike to learn all about cacti: saguaro, cholla, prickly pear, barrel and more. The route includes Moonlight, San Tan and Goldmine Trails. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, a [...]
Join Ranger Nikki on a 4.5-mile moderate hike to learn about the park’s geology and some of the earth processes the created our Phoenix Valley area. This hike includes portions of Goldmine, Dynamite and San Tan Trails. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, snacks, a hat and sunscreen. MEETING LOCATION: Main Entrance Trailhead map kiosk/picnic [...]
Experience the magic of night trail running in the Sonoran Desert at the Sinister Night Trail Runs held on a rolling and runnable 9 kilometer loop at San Tan Mountain Regional Park. This is a perfect beginner night trail race with distances for all. Run past towering saguaro cactus under the night stars. This race [...]
Stop by the Nature Center to see a display of desert plants that have been used medicinally for hundreds of years. Stop by the Nature Center to see a display of desert plants that have been used medicinally for hundreds of years. Learn about common plants such as brittlebush, bursage, creosote and more that were [...]
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate hike to look for cactus blooms and common spring pollinators – butterflies. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Nikki on a 3-mile easy/moderate hike to look for cactus blooms and common spring pollinators – butterflies. You can learn about the Parks Department butterfly monitoring initiative and receive [...]
Take a leisurely stroll with Ranger Nikki to enjoy the sunset and learn about some of the plants and animals in our Sonoran Desert Take a leisurely stroll with Ranger Nikki to enjoy the sunset and learn about some of the plants and animals in our Sonoran Desert. This is an out-and-back walk on easy [...]
Join Rangers Nikki and Eric for a moderate-difficult hike with scenic views while we learn about the Sonoran Desert. Click on program title for more details. Join Rangers Nikki and Eric for the 7.8-mile Malpais loop, one of the most scenic hikes in the Valley, which incorporates the Rock Peak Wash, Malpais, and San Tan Trails [...]
Join Ranger Steve to learn more about the venomous animals that inhabit the Sonoran Desert! Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve for a fun and informative live display of venomous animals! Bring your questions and curiosity as you learn things such as the difference between venom and poison, common myths about [...]
Take a fun yet challenging hike to the top of Goldmine Mountain with Ranger Evan. Click program title for more details. Are you a seasoned hiker but want to strengthen your understanding about the desert? Then this tough climb is for you! This is a difficult hike with about 1000 ft. elevation change. We will [...]
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile loop hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, [...]
Stop by this drop-in information session to chat with Ranger Nikki about Desert Defenders, a citizen science project focused on locating, mapping and removing invasive plant species within the County Parks system. Stop by to chat with Ranger Nikki about Desert Defenders, a citizen science project focused on locating, mapping and removing invasive plant species [...]
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile loop hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, [...]
Are you curious about the plants and animals you pass on your hikes through the park. Have you ever wondered how plants survive out in the desert? If you said yes to any of these questions, then please stop by a mobile table at the Moonlight Trailhead. A discovery table will be set up at [...]
Stop by the Nature Center to see a display of desert cacti specimens including saguaro, barrel, hedgehog, pincushion and varieties of cholla. Stop by the Nature Center to see a display of desert cacti specimens and learn about efforts to catalog plant species in the County Parks using the iNaturalist citizen science app. Meeting Location: [...]
Want to learn more about the desert environment? Want to go for a splendid hike? If the answer is yes, then this hike is perfect for you! Come join Ranger Evan for this is moderate/difficult hike equaling 4.6 miles. Meet at the main entrance trailhead map kiosk. Please bring plenty of water and wear closed [...]
Take a fun yet challenging hike to the top of Goldmine Mountain with Ranger Evan Are you a seasoned hiker but want to strengthen your understanding about the desert? Then this tough climb is for you! This is a difficult hike with about 700 ft. elevation change. We will be discussing unique attributes of the [...]
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]
A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen [...]
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]
A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen [...]
A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen [...]
Join the ranger for an easy to moderate 2.5 mile walk to watch the sunset and the rising full moon. Limit 20 participants. Registration required. Click program title for details. Join the ranger for an easy to moderate 2.5 mile walk to watch the sunset and the rising full moon. We will enjoy the tranquil [...]
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]
A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen [...]
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