This hike will cover 2.5 miles on trail that is relatively flat but sandy. Throughout the hike the ranger will stop to show rock art, artifacts, and point out the plant that would have been used by the native peoples that once called the parks valleys home. Hikers should bring water, sunscreen and wear sturdy shoes. Bathrooms and water are located at the trailhead.
MEETING LOCATION: area 4
Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fd6UDyLjNdwzg9rH9
Limit 25 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 5 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 6/13/26.
PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park.