Enjoy a guided plant hike along one of our trails to see all the beauty the desert plants have to offer. We will be along Dragonfly trail which is moderate grade, with frequently rocky or uneven ground and a decline at the beginning so please wear closed-toed shoes. We will do a loop of about 2 -2.5 miles. Bring any questions you have about the plants that reside in the desert. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center near the trailhead, but please be sure to bring plenty of water.
*Please note: Entry to Spur Cross Conservation Area is $5 per person. Annual Pass or CASH only (exact change appreciated). Credit/Debit/Mobile not accepted. Self-pay station with envelopes can be found 0.25-mile up the trail/road from the parking lot by the portapotties. Please note that we will be heading back down the road the other direction from the parking lot to go to the Dragonfly Trailhead, so please leave yourself enough time when you arrive to use the pay station or portapotties if needed before the hike starts.
This hike is a great way to make progress towards your goal if you are participating in Maricopa County Parks “100 Miles in 100 Days” hiking challenge (Nov. 1-Feb. 8). For more information, please visit our webpage here:
MEETING LOCATION: Spur Cross parking lot at end of road (the road/trail continues to the Spur Cross Trailhead ramadas and portapotties if you need to use those before we hike; that is also where you pay the park entrance fee). We will walk the frontage trail back along the road to get to the Dragonfly Trail.
No registration required.