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Crested Saguaro in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Friday, October 09, 2026
05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

(602) 506-2930 ext 3


Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the unique crested saguaro and other saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details.

Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, a crested saguaro, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight and regular flashlight to look for evening critters(optional). This hike will be about 3-3.5 miles starting on the Escondido trail, where we will connect onto the Cinch trail, and finally get on the Scenic trail to hike up to the crested saguaro. The Escondido and Cinch trails are all flat with a few areas that have loose rocks/sand, but the portion of Scenic we will be on is rockier and more uneven with a slight incline on the way up so please wear closed-toe shoes. This will be an out and back hike, that is rated easy-moderate. Be sure to bring plenty of water as it still may be a little warm when we begin. There are restrooms and water available at the trailhead.

MEETING LOCATION: Four Peaks Staging Area. Once you enter the park you will make your first right.

Map of Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w2fXPggiGyG2XbMc8

Limit 15 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 3 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 10/07/26. 

 
 
 

NOTICE: Accessibility & Accommodations
The County is committed to providing equal access to its programs, services, and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation, auxiliary aid, service, or information in an alternative format, please contact the ADA Compliance Program at maricopacountyparks@maricopa.gov or 602.506.9500.

Requests related to public meetings should be made at least three (3) business days in advance when possible to allow time for coordination. 

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