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Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)

Friday, February 13, 2026
08:00 AM - 10:30 AM
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ 85355

(602) 506-2930 ext. 5


Learn about the plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert on this hike with Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details.

 

Learn about the Sonoran Desert in springtime with a chance to see critters on the move and possibly wildflowers and blooming shrubs. Late fall rain started some of our plants’ life cycles and it will be possible to see signs of poppies, lupine, desert hyacinth, brittlebush, globemallow and more. Ranger Nikki will take you along the lower section of Goat Camp Trail, South Trail and the connecting portion of Mule Deer Trail. We will also use a portion of paved roadway at the beginning and end points. The total distance is approximately 3.5 miles. The terrain is mainly flat and level to but there are some uneven areas with small to medium rocks underfoot. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring snacks and plenty of water. Restrooms and water are available at the Area 1 / South Trailhead meeting location.

MEETING LOCATION: South Trailhead in Area 1, just past the Entry Station

Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oAVyEo4mdj8o1iFL9

Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the White Tank Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 5 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 02/11/26.

 
 

Phone: 602-506-2930

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