This time of year, early is the only option! So, join Ranger Shaun for a dreaded early morning hike to celebrate National Fitness Day! We’ll be up to enjoy the beautiful vista of scenic trail and hopefully back down and in the A/C before the temperatures come up to get us!
Restrooms and water are available near the trailhead. Please bring plenty of water, sun protection such as a hat, sunscreen, sleeves, etc. Closed toed shoes strongly encouraged. This is a roughly 4-mile hike with a 278-ft elevation change, medium sized rocks, and some sandy areas. Hiking poles are helpful for many people but not required.
MEETING LOCATION: Shallmo Trailhead Staging Area
Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V3ybMcMgkuwipyjTA
Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 3 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 6/11/2026.
PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (http://www.maricopacountyparks.net) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park.