Saturday, August 09, 2025
07:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Join Ranger Derik on a heart pumping out and back hike through the foothills of the Estrella Mountains before the day really heats up. Click program title for more details.
The hike will cover 4 miles round trip as an out and back on the Desert Rose trail. Over the hike, participants will gain roughly 400ft of elevation on rocky and sandy trail. As it is summer, hikers are required to bring 2-3 liters of water with them in a small bag. It is highly recommended that hikers leave an additional bottle of water in their car for the end of the hike. Freezing the bottle overnight and letting it melt in the car can be one way to have cold water at the end of the hike. THERE IS NO WATER OR BATHROOMS AT THE TRAILHEAD. Water and bathrooms can be found at the Estrella Nature Center in the main section of the park.
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.
MEETING LOCATION: Desert Rose Trailhead
Limit 25 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext.6 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 8/8/25.