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44000 N Spur Cross Rd
Cave Creek, 85331 United States Get Directions
480-488-6601
http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/spur_cross/
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Desert Defenders – SPRCA – Invasive Removal

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

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]

Butterflies & Wildflowers of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

Join Ranger Kevin on a hike through Spur Cross and the Jewel of the Creek Preserve in search of butterflies including the Sara Orangetip, the featured Maricopa County Parks Eco-Blitz insect for this month. This easy walk will cover the butterfly species you can find in the conservation area, when to look for them, and which [...]

Desert Defenders – SCRCA – Invasive Removal

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

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]

Full Moon Hike through Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

The conservation area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms and picnic tables are located. Please bring exact amount for the park entry fee as [...]

Life Along the Creek (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

Join us as we look at the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along a perennial stretch of Cave Creek. The hike will take us through the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and along the lower Dragonfly Trail for a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. Meet in the main Spur Cross parking area. Registration is [...]

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 [...]

Life Along the Creek (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

Join us as we look at the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along a perennial stretch of Cave Creek. The hike will take us through the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and along the lower Dragonfly Trail for a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. Meet in the main Spur Cross parking area. Registration is [...]

Life Along the Creek (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

Join us as we look at the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along a perennial stretch of Cave Creek. The hike will take us through the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and along the lower Dragonfly Trail for a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. Meet in the main Spur Cross parking area. Registration is [...]

Birding in Spur Cross Walk (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

Join Ranger Kevin as we look for birds in Spur Cross along the Dragonfly Trail. The conservation area provides ideal habitat for many bird species, both the full-time residents such as the Black-throated Sparrow, this month’s featured animal on Maricopa County Park’s Eco-Blitz, as well as many migratory species. Bring some binoculars if you have them. A few [...]

Birding in Spur Cross Walk (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

Join Ranger Kevin as we look for birds in Spur Cross along the Dragonfly Trail. The conservation area provides ideal habitat for many bird species, both the full-time residents such as the Black-throated Sparrow, this month’s featured animal on Maricopa County Park’s Eco-Blitz, as well as many migratory species. Bring some binoculars if you have them. A few [...]

Full Moon Hike through Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

The conservation area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms and picnic tables are located. Please bring exact amount for the park entry fee as [...]

Full Moon Hike through Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

The conservation area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms and picnic tables are located. Please bring exact amount for the park entry fee as [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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