Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate terrain hike to get a workout and explore our desert for plants and animals. The halfway point of the loop provides a great view of the Marcus Landslide, a granite avalanche that slid from McDowell Mountain approximately 500,000 years ago. The route makes a 9-mile loop using Pemberton and Tonto Tank Trails. The terrain is mostly flat and even but has some areas of slight elevation gain and rocky, uneven surfaces. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water (recommended 3 liters and a source of electrolytes), a hat and sunscreen. Hiking poles are helpful for the distance.
For those of you participating in the annual Maricopa County Parks 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge, this is a great way to earn miles towards your goal! The Challenge runs November 1, 2024 – February 8, 2025. For details on the program please visit: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/things-to-do/activity/100-miles-in-100-days-challenge/
MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead Staging Area, Pemberton South access
Map of meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cFFEpc99Ea43u3wS8
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 12/19/24.