Participants will hike for 3 miles through rolling hills and sandy washes on the North Loop trail. The trail is rated as easy and only has a few spots that could be described as rocky. Ranger Jacque will talk about the native edible plants as well as medicinal plants that are found along the trail. All plants are subject to seasonal changes, so we cannot determine which plants will be fruiting at the time of the program. The trailhead is a couple of miles past the Contact Station and has no bathroom or water fountain (though these are located nearby in adjacent lots); please make sure to plan ahead and allow extra time to arrive at the trailhead, a 10-minute drive from the park entry.
MEETING LOCATION: North Loop Trailhead
Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/C5mCdhrBwUcZgkEt7
Limit 15 participants. To register, please call the McDowell 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 04/01/26.