McDowell Sonoran Preserve Hike – January 28

The hike on January 28 will have 2 options: a 4.4 or 6.6 mile loop.  Location: Gateway Trailhead: 18333 N Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, 85255. Meeting time: Meet at the trailhead at 8:45am to start hiking at 9:00am. Hike Description: We will all start together, anyone doing the extension will split off after about 1.6

Hike the Dixie Mountain Loop January 14

The hike on January 14th will have 2 options: a 4.5 or 6.5 mile loop.  Location: Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve. The trailhead is located in a neighborhood. If you take AZ N 101, exit at #26 for 7th Street. Use the right lanes to turn right on N 7th St and continue for about 5

End-of-Year Hike & Potluck

As 2022 comes to an end, please join us in community on the trail or at Bonnie & Ed’s house. We can look back at this fall’s hikes and look forward to gathering again in the new year. Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve – Saturday, December 31 This hike is for anyone who can walk for

Upcoming Hikes and End-of-Year Potluck

Holbert Trail at South Mountain – Saturday, December 24 Join Barbara for a 4.5-mile out and back moderate hike in the South Mountain Preserve on the Holbert to Dobbins Lookout Trail. There is only 997 feet elevation gain. Location: South Mountain Preserve is off West Baseline Road on Central Avenue. Drive to the main entrance

Holbert Trail, South Mountain – Saturday, December 24

Brown’s Ranch Cholla Mountain Hike Review Though the morning was chilly, the sun was shining, and the trail was green with saguaros as eight folks and a dog joined together for conversation for either a 5 or 7 mile hike. The sun quickly warmed everyone and jackets were removed by the time Cathedral Rock was

Cholla Mountain at Brown’s Ranch – Saturday, December 10

Nature Loop Trail at Phoenix Mountain Preserve Review Nine individuals met on November 26 to enjoy a hike on the Nature Trail, a 1.5 mile loop. Everyone agreed to hike an additional segment up to a saddle on the Freedom Trail for another 2 miles. The hike took about 2 hours with beautiful views of