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MARICOPA TRAIL - Segment 12 TEMPORARILY CLOSED - 10-8-2025 - 9-2026
 
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Apr 10

Usery - Invasive Species Removal

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. ...More details
Apr 10

Estrella - Invasive Species Removal

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. ...More details
Apr 10

Reptile Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Join Ranger Shaun for a morning snake spotting mission! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 10

Discovery Station: Snakes

It’s that time again. Snakes are out. Did that make your blood pressure go
up? Ranger Shaun’s here to help. Let’s chat. ...More details
Apr 10

Scorpion Hike

Join Ranger Derik on a nighttime hike through the park in search of scorpions
and other nocturnal creatures. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 11

Estrella - Invasive Species Removal

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. ...More details
Apr 11

San Tan - Invasive Species Removal

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. ...More details
Apr 11

Spur Cross - Invasive Species Removal

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. ...More details
Apr 11

Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required Limit 12)

Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park. ...More details
Apr 11

Plants Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Many people are surprised by the amount of plant life they find in the Sonoran Desert. Come with Ranger Shaun and have a closer look. Click program title for more details. ...More details

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