The hike will cover 3 miles and gain 400ft of elevation gain with only a few rock step ups and bring you to the only summit in the park to overlook the lake and the city to the south. The hike is rated as moderate only due to switchbacks and steep drop-offs on the upper portion of the trail. Hikers should come prepared with water, sturdy shoes and a reliable flashlight (cellphone lights are not enough). Please check the weather before the hike and come already well hydrated. If you have a blacklight feel free to bring it along but you don’t need one.
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 current status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park.
MEETING LOCATION: Cottonwood Day Use Area
Limit 25 participants. To register, please email Ranger Derik at with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please email back ASAP so those on the waiting list may be contacted. Registration for this program will close on 8/1 /26.