The US National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for our area. Maricopa County Parks & Recreation takes the safety of our visitors seriously. As such, to align with local weather officials' recommendation of avoiding outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day, the decision has been made to cancel this program. This website is the best source of up-to-date information about the status of Ranger programs. We hope you'll check back here and consider attending another of our many upcoming programs!
For those of you who are up to a challenge, come on out to the north end of the lake for a 3-mile fitness hike. This moderate difficulty hike on the Pipeline and Yavapai Point trails features loose rock, uneven terrain and about 400’ of elevation gain. From the top of Yavapai Point, you will be rewarded with perhaps the best view of the lake in the entire park. Please know your fitness level; this is not a hike for beginners or people unaccustomed to the heat. Please wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and bring plenty of water. Restrooms are available near the trailhead. NO pets, please.
MEETING LOCATION: Cottonwood Day Use Area.
Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7DX1MVGHx7i1SC7F7
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 or call the Nature Center before coming to the park.
Limit 20 participants. To register, please email Ranger Kevin at Kevin.Thorson@maricopa.gov. Please include your name, phone number, and number of people. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please email so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 8/20.