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Desert 101 Hike - Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants

Saturday, November 21, 2026
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

(602) 506-2930 ext 3


Learn all about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem on this guided hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details.

Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike about 3.3 miles on a loop of the Wagner, Granite, and Bluff Trails, on easy to moderate grade, with some uneven, rocky, and sandy surfaces. Please wear sturdy footwear and sun protection, and carry ample water, electrolytes, and snacks for yourself. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center nearby (opposite the entrance road to the Rowland Campground and Wagner Trailhead) and in the campground.

This hike is a great way to make progress towards your goal if you are participating in Maricopa County Park’s “100 Miles in 100 Days” hiking challenge (Nov. 1-Feb. 8). For more information, please visit our webpage here: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/things-to-do/activity/100-miles-in-100-days-challenge/

MEETING LOCATION: Wagner Trailhead (opposite the RV dump station on the entrance road to Rowland Campground).

Exact Location (Google Maps): https://maps.app.goo.gl/diMffWcyFfJ8BfUn6

http://Park Map: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/McDowell_8x11.pdf

Limit 20 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 11/19. 

 
 

Phone: 602-506-2930

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