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Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Friday, April 17, 2026
07:30 AM - 10:00 AM
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85144

(602) 506-2930 ext 7


Join Ranger Jacque on a moderate hike to search for and learn about a variety of flowering plant life, including wildflowers, shrubs, and cacti. Click program title for more details.

 Join Ranger Jacque for a 3.6-mile guided hike to learn about the plants and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. The route follows the Goldmine, San Tan, and Moonlight trails, which are rated as moderate with terrain ranging from smooth and level to rocky and uneven, with 300 feet of elevation gain. Along the way, we will discuss the identification and unique adaptations of various desert flora, including cacti and seasonal blooms. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center. No pets, please.

MEETING LOCATION: Main Trailhead map kiosk

Precise Meeting Location:http://https://maps.app.goo.gl/tciT6NFi5sTbDrot7

Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the San Tan Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 7 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 04/15/26. 

 
 

Phone: 602-506-2930

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