Sunday, May 24, 2026
07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park and learn about the many succulent species that call the Sonoran Desert home. Click program title for more details.
The hike is rated as moderate and will cover 3.5 miles on sections of Escodido and Pemberton Trails. Hikers should bring plenty for water, protective clothing/sunscreen, and wear close toes shoes/ boots. There are no bathrooms or water sources at the trailhead so please plan ahead or stop by the Nature Center on your way in. Make sure you are drinking water the night before this hike.MEETING LOCATION: Lousley Hill trailhead Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qoVR4hv1dSn5AoTv7 Limit 25 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 5/22/26. PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park.